The Perfect Illinois Lawn »

Myers is a nature and gardening writer whose specialty is attracting wildlife, especially birds, to the garden. She contributes regularly to the magazine Birds and Blooms, and lectures widely on creating gardens that please both human and avian visitors. She is also a teacher and consultant, with over 20 years of experience in the field of horticulture.

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value.

Book retailers are well aware that the trend in gardening books is to regional titles that provide credible information on the plants that perform well in specific regions.

"The Perfect Illinois Lawn" is written by the highly popular gardening expert Melinda Myers.

Lawns are the foundation of a great landscape. This series contains regional information on the best lawns for a midwestern landscape.