Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens

A Practical Guide to Creating an Easy & Sustainable Garden that Nourishes You

Published by Creative Homeowner
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Authors Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos present a beginner-friendly guide to sustainable gardening based on permaculture principles. It teaches readers how to design self-sustaining gardens that require less effort while boosting biodiversity, natural pest control, and year-round productivity. Featuring guidance on 100 easy-to-grow plants and practical systems like mini-orchards, edible borders, and simple irrigation, the book blends ecological wisdom with mental health benefits, encouraging harmony between nature, food production, and personal well-being.

About The Authors

Fred Meyer has spent decades helping busy families, retirees, and beginners turn balconies, backyards, and community spaces into joyful, low-maintenance gardens that nourish body and spirit. A certified health coach

Jen Kardos is a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified functional medicine health and wellness coach (NBC-HWC, FMCHC) in private practice in Iowa City, Iowa. She is a lifelong gardener and holds a professional certificate in Horticultural Therapy.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Creative Homeowner (June 16, 2026)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781580116169

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