Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The dreamers -- A new approach to conservation -- The importance of connectivity -- Shrinking the lawn -- Homegrown national park -- Rebuilding carrying capacity -- Are alien plants bad? -- Restoring insects, the little things that run the world -- What have weeds done for us lately? -- Will it work? -- What each of us can do -- Concluding remarks -- Frequently asked questions.

Homeowners everywhere can learn how to turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats by using these practical, effective, and easy tips.