Leslie Patten: 5 books

The Wild Excellence provides a personal look at an extraordinary landscape. Living on the edge of Yellowstone National Park, Leslie Patten weaves myth and science with history. She vividly relates her experiences as she digs out her clogged spring system, hikes and explores, copes with weather and...

This eBook describes Decomposed Granite (DG) applications as well as other materials to use for patios and walkways. Includes 26 photos. Do-it-yourselfers will find a full description of how to install a proper, hard DG patio step-by-step. Homeowners who want to use a contractor will discover all...

What does it feel like to be a mountain lion? Ghostwalker aims to empower the reader with that kind of knowledge. When the author encounters mountain lion tracks near her home outside Yellowstone National Park, she begins a journey to learn about these elusive, unseen animals. Personal tracking...

In this eBook, Patten, a veteran low water designer, describes step-by-step strategies to transform high water design situations. Produce gardens, proper zoning, irrigation, native low water lawns, tips for xeriscape design styles, advice on planting California natives and Mediterraneans, as well...

All the basics to begin a beautiful garden design, from understanding your topography and microclimates, to basic design principles. This eBook is designed to help the homeowner hone in on what they want, and need. Book includes site analysis, simple design basics, working with a designer or laying...