Your Yard Is A Garden
Sustainable Gardening for: Landscaping, Lawns, Shrubs, Trees and Produce
About the Book
Turn your outdoor space into a thriving, self-sustaining garden. Grounded in decades of hands-on horticulture and field experience, Your Yard Is A Garden is a complete practical manual for homeowners looking to cultivate beauty with lasting ecological balance.
About the Author
Mark J. Talbert brings over 35 years of professional horticultural experience to every project, backed by ongoing professional training through Clemson University. Having conducted more than 440 detailed yard consultations across Upstate South Carolina, Mark combines deep arborist insights with functional landscape planning to deliver sustainable, enduring environments. His work centers on diagnosing soil and tree health, preventing costly structural mistakes, and teaching property owners how to view their landscape not as a chore, but as a living ecosystem.
Dedication and Acknowledgments
“In memory of my parents Grace and Jim for showing me the way and teaching me to say hello. Also to my brother Jay for teaching/sharing intestinal fortitude.”
Special gratitude to Clemson University for continued professional training, to my wife Jane for a decade of constant support, and to my sons Joseph and Dru for their technical expertise. Thanks also to Bekah, Andrew, Rett, and Milana for their invaluable contributions to this work.
