{"product_id":"fire-the-landscaper-how-landscapers-hoas-and-cultural-norms-are-poisoning-our-properties-9781943894000","title":"Fire the Landscaper: How Landscapers, HOAs, and Cultural Norms Are Poisoning Our Properties","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Rarely does a gardening book raise eyebrows, let alone hell.\" - Diana Morse\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFire the Landscaper\u003c\/i\u003e is a biting critique of current landscape design and maintenance practices. The book explores the health risks, cultural biases, origins, and the insults to Mother Nature caused by our culturally backed, legally enforced obsession with artificial representations of nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a healthier, more beautiful lawn and landscape by doing LESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origins of the grass lawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dangers of pesticides in and around your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dirty secrets of the landscaper industry from an insider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dirtier secrets of homeowner's associations and local code enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical solutions aligned with nature to increase the health and productivity of landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to permaculture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy this book today. Learn how to create a healthier, lower maintenance, and more beautiful lawn and landscape by working with nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rarely does a gardening book raise eyebrows, let alone Hell. Phil M. Williams' \u003ci\u003eFire the Landscaper\u003c\/i\u003e sounds a battle cry defending private property, homesteading and chemical-free living -- 'weeds' and all.\" - Diana Morse ★★★★★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mr. Williams had me in tears a few time with his rich descriptions, story telling, and simplistic revelations of truth to a simpler, richer way of living. A definite MUST READ for everyone - and I mean everyone.\" - Terri R. ★★★★★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As much about life as it is about the lawn, Fire the Landscaper is a quick and very timely read about the organized destruction of our ecosystems one yard at a time.\" - T. Hall ★★★★★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Great book, I went through it in an evening. Mr Williams does an excellent job using real life examples to paint the picture of where we are, where were going, and where we could go. I wish I could stand on a corner and hand this out.\" - Matt M. ★★★★★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What an awesome book  Its great to have a book out there that challenges the cultural norms head on. It exposes the practices of the lawn care industry, and how toxic and wasteful it is for our environment. It definitely inspired me to get out there and grow some food in my yard instead of just mowing down my weeds, I mean grass...no weeds.\" - Desiree H. ★★★★★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is one of the few books I have actually read in its entirety for many years. If you are one that seeks after true nature, this is the book for you.\" - Aaron ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9862538\"\u003ePhil M. Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phil W Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781943894000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1943894000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAR\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAR014000\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil M. Williams is the author of ten books: Fire the Landscaper, Against the Grain, Stone Lake, Cesspool, Initiation, No Conscience, The Propaganda Project, Sedition, What Happened at the Lake, and co-author of Farmer Phil's Permaculture. If you'd like to read Against the Grain for free. Go to http: \/\/PhilWBooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phil W Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44697017024749,"sku":"9781943894000","price":12.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_f3e9858f-578a-448b-b607-5d56f3c96482.jpg?v=1703810778","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/fire-the-landscaper-how-landscapers-hoas-and-cultural-norms-are-poisoning-our-properties-9781943894000","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}