Landscaping & Gardening News
Unearth news about landscaping and gardening for residential and commercial purposes with emphasis on companies manufacturing products, providing services and creating resources for exterior spaces. Information includes events, organizations, research, contracts and retailers of interest to gardeners and landscapers.
Spyder Invades RobotShop Warehouses
RobotShop introduces the Spyder LB1200, the first ever perimeter-free robot lawn mower. - April 19, 2009 - RobotShop
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Melinda’s Garden Moments to Air on 49 TV Stations in 2009
Melinda’s Garden Moments, one-minute gardening tips produced for local newscasts, will air on 49 network television stations throughout the country this year. - April 18, 2009 - Melinda Myers LLC
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Social Networking Hits Yard Enthusiasts
Do-It-Yourself Design Trend and Outdoor Entertaining Business Category Sees Growth. - April 17, 2009 - YardShare.com
Is Your Lawn a Chemical Dumping Ground?
With Earth Day celebrations right around the corner, many people are taking the opportunity to examine the impact their day-to-day activities have on the environment. And because the month of April also happens to be National Lawn Care Month, going green right outside their doorstep is a natural... - April 16, 2009 - NaturaLawn of America
Introduction of Arrow-Breaker Garden Valve: Built-in Vacuum Breaker to Protect Your Drinking Water
Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the introduction of its new Arrow-Breaker Garden Valve with a built-in vacuum breaker to protect your drinking water. Thread-on vacuum breakers are typically used in standard garden valves to protect against backflow or backsiphonage. Backsiphonage is caused by a... - April 16, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
WSI and Coloured by Time Engage in Search Engine Marketing
WSI Quality Solutions announces today the company's engagement with Coloured by Time on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising Engagement. - April 16, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Pro-Staff Announces Lawn & Shrub Care Tips for After the Cold Weather
While central florida experienced damaging frost in the first quarter of the year, the warm weather and some extra TLC should speed up reversing the damage to your lawn and shrubs. - April 15, 2009 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Bobby’s Best Launches 2009 Best Grill Reviews
Just in time for grilling season, Bobby’s Best announces its new and improved Best Gas & Charcoal Grill Reviews section for 2009. Back for a fourth year with a new look, the grills section at Bobby’s Best is packed with informative reviews and tips on more than 20 gas, charcoal and... - April 14, 2009 - Bobby's Best
Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience
New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
A Backyard Garden Without All the Work – Backyard-Veggies.com
Murphy Consulting, Inc. (MURCON) recently developed a one page website for Color Burst in Grayson, GA to promote a single new product: offering to plant and maintain small vegetable gardens for people who want a vegetable garden but don't have the time or expertise to do it right. - April 12, 2009 - Murphy Consulting, Inc.
American Tree Service Supply Introduces a Newly Designed Chainsaw System That Takes Safety to New Heights
Users remain firmly and safely on the ground while operating a chainsaw from 6’ up to 30’ overhead in 6' increments. - April 11, 2009 - American Tree Service Supply
Jobtrio.com Partners with Internet Marketing Inc. to Provide Greater Exposure to Contractors
The construction contractor directory website Jobtrio.com has retained the search engine optimization firm Internet Marketing Inc. to help increase the exposure offered to California contractors. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process through which the quality and volume of organic, or... - April 10, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
New Web Site Opens outdoorfurniturecover.org
Anyone looking to purchase an outdoor furniture cover will be excited to learn about a new web site that recently opened. The site not only sells outdoor furniture covers, but offers many resources to educate consumers about the differences. - April 07, 2009 - outdoorfurniturecover.org
Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator, Author and Landscape Designer of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Featured Writer for The Bark Magazine.
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator, author and landscape designer of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a featured writer for "The Bark" magazine online. Elizabeth's first article entitled, "Dig In," is for dog owners who want to garden with their dogs. In her article, Elizabeth discusses how... - April 03, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Home Gardens Thrive in Tough Economy
Households growing vegetables will jump more than 40% percent this year. The world's largest seed company reported last week that vegetable seed sales are up 25% this year. In tough times, consumers are making an effort to save money by growing their own food. The Grow Box™ is a gardening container designed to ensure that anyone who wants to can have success with home-grown vegetables. A home garden, even just a few tomato plants, saves $100 to $3000 in grocery costs over a few months' time. - April 01, 2009 - The Garden Patch Grow Box
ePestSolutions, Now Carrying Full Line of MistAway Mosquito Misting Systems and Parts
ePestSolutions Now carrying the full line of MistAway Mosquito Misting systems, nozzles, maintenance items, repair pieces and insecticides. ePestSolutions, provider of professional quality pest control products for homeowners and the general public, has expanded its product line to include a full range of MistAway products, whether this is a new installation, expansion or repair. - March 26, 2009 - epestsolutions
Victory Gardener’s Rave Over New Grow Your Own Food Made Easy Guide
Inexpensive, accurate, practical — Grow Your Own Food Made Easy promotes money-saving, space-efficient, Earth-friendly gardening dedicated to growing and harvesting optimally nutritious produce for personal health and food security. - March 26, 2009 - Cortesia
White House Inspires Beekeepers Across the U.S.
Obama family joins the growing ranks of Americans engaged in the emerging backyard beekeeping movement, an extension of the local food movement. - March 25, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
The Next Eco Revolution: Backyard Beekeeping
This Spring, underground beekeeping movement emerges as Americans try to stem mystery bee deaths. A new underground environmental movement is afoot in communities across America this Spring: beekeeping. Beekeeping season begins late March and an increasing number of Americans have turned to... - March 24, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Brick Pavers Save Customers Thousands
Brick pavers are an excellent alternative to stamped or regular concrete. With the versatility of pavers, the possibilities are endless. Used in all types of applications, patios, driveway, walkways and even roadway use, pavers are the answer when it comes to cost and longevity. OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. specializes in paver design and installation. If you like saving money and get the best out of a hardscape, than brick pavers are your answer. - March 23, 2009 - OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD.
Pop Farming Helps Homeowners Make the Switch from the Organic Produce Section to Backyard Urban Farms
Inspired by Cuba's organoponico movement, Portland Oregon social entrepreneur Dan Bravin teaches homeowners how to create sustainable backyard farms. Portlanders are known for for their “green” living and environmentally friendly attitudes, the perfect place for Bravin to find homeowners who need help installing and maintaining chicken coops or finding the right composting methods for their property. - March 16, 2009 - Portland Organoponico Project
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be Lecturing About Perennials on April 26, 2009 at the City of Lone Tree
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes will be lecturing about perennials on April 26, 2009 at the city of Lone Tree. The presentation is for their Arbor Day celebration. Elizabeth will be presenting a Power Point lecture about perennials at 11am. Elizabeth... - March 14, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Lecturing About Coyote Prevention and Creating Pet Friendly Yards on, 2009 on April 26, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be lecturing about coyote prevention and creating pet friendly yards on April 26, 2009 in Lone Tree, Colorado. Elizabeth was invited by the city of Lone Tree to be a guest speaker at their Arbor Day celebration. Elizabeth explains, "I was so excited to hear that I can discuss coyote prevention to front range residents. Many people in Denver believe the only solution is to shoot them. I have other solutions." - March 14, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be a Guest on, "The Pet Place," on April 1, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be a guest on, "The Pet Place," on April 1, 2009. Elizabeth is the creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes - a pet friendly landscape company in Colorado. "The Pet Place" is a non profit public service show that... - March 14, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
New Colorful Sprinklers from Dramm
Dramm introduces two new sprinklers. Made with heavy duty metal, the ColorStorm™ Whirling Sprinkler and the ColorStorm™ Stake Impulse Sprinkler comes with a lifetime guarantee and is available in 6 bright rainbow colors. - March 14, 2009 - Dramm Corporation
Toledo Outdoor Lighting Business to Feature Latest in Contemporary Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Toledo Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Toledo Lima to unveil the latest in their line of outdoor lighting contemporary lighting fixtures at Toledo Home Remodeler’s Association (THRA) Home and Garden Show. The event runs from March 13th through March 15th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH. - March 13, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. Wining Customers by Staying Small
OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. is a full service company that that is gaining customers due to the one to one relationship with its clients. Covering all aspects of the industry OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. handles big jobs with keeping the company small and versatile. Bigger is not always better when it comes to a company. Customers need comfort with spending these days and OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. defiantly provides that. - March 11, 2009 - OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD.
Landscape Firm Congratulates New Technician
M & I Landscapes proudly congratulates Nicole L. Ranney for her recent accomplishment of achieving the Ohio Certified Nursery Technician-Garden Center certification. This honor is in addition to her recent certification as an Ohio Certified Nursery Technician-Landscape. Nicole is currently... - March 05, 2009 - M & I Landscapes
New England Hardscpes Sees Increased Demand in Outdoor Living in 2009
New England Hardscapes is seeing an increase in spending on outdoor living areas for home and family enjoyment. Company President Rich Capachione says "We have seen a marked increase in the demand for backyard patios, terraces and pool decks over the first two months of 2009." New England Hardscapes conducted a survey of potential clients and nearly 75% of the interest relates to the fact people are cutting back, they are not traveling and will be spending more time at home in 2009. - March 04, 2009 - New England Hardscapes, Inc.
jobtrio.com: A New, Free Tool for Homeowners and the Construction Industry
Jobtrio.com is a free service that allows users to browse over 250,000 listings of contractors, or quickly search for a business by name, location, or specialty. Jobtrio.com features candid customer reviews and in-depth profiles so that it’s easy for home owners and project managers to find great construction professionals. - February 27, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Bamboo Fencing by Carolina Custom Fences, Raleigh NC
As a distributor of Calibamboo, Carolina Custom Fences offers excellent pricing on bamboo fence installation. - February 25, 2009 - Carolina Custom Fences LLC
Floormall.com Now Offering BuildDirect.com Products to Customers
It is with great excitement that Floormall.com announces it will now be offering BuildDirect.com flooring products to customers in the residential and commercial markets. - February 23, 2009 - FloorMall.com
Termite Swarmers Take Flight from Pawtucket to Westerly
Termite season is here again and this year there is an emphasis on treating the problem with a more "green" solution. Also included are tips for minimizing your risk for termite infestation. - February 20, 2009 - Cobra Pest Control
Graham Landscape Architecture Lands in Architectural Digest
An Eastern shore estate landscaped by Annapolis architect Jay Graham and his team at Graham Landscape Architecture makes its public debut in the March issue of Architectural Digest. The article, “An Eastern Shore Idyll,” features the home and property on San Domingo creek in Talbot... - February 20, 2009 - Graham Landscape Architecture
Made in America - A Letter from the CEO of Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
This open letter to you, our customers, is meant to provide you with some thoughts on what we at Champion-Arrowhead, in partnership with you, can do to help the US Economy. Our team is committed to continue employing Americans in manufacturing and to doing everything in our power to add jobs in America. We have been doing it successfully since 1936, and we are proud of it. “Made in America” helps solve many economic issues facing our customers and our country. - February 14, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
Poor Economy Means Tough Times for Pool Owners
A Better Pool Company, located in Burlington Ontario, has released a website tutorial designed to help frugal people locate leaks in their own swimming pool without the need for a service professional. The tutorial acts as an interactive and educational leak detection tool for pool owners. - February 13, 2009 - A Better Pool Company
Charleston Outdoor Lighting Business Brings Security Lighting Solutions to 2009 Home Show
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston to meet with the public to address their growing concerns for more home and business security at the 2009 Home and Outdoor Living Show in Charleston. This home show event is scheduled for February 20 through 22 and will be held at the Charleston Area... - February 03, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Gardening Expert Melinda Myers to Present at Top U.S. Flower Shows
Nationally known gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers will begin her 2009 Spring Flower Show Tour this week, sharing fun ideas and practical advice with fellow gardeners. - February 01, 2009 - Melinda Myers LLC
Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control Announces Free Termite Inspections
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging Florida homeowners and buyers to take steps to protect their homes as termite swarming season gets under way. In response Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control is offering Free Termite Inspections, because in Florida... - January 31, 2009 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Go iLawn Online Software Eliminates On-Site Quoting for Lawn and Landscape Companies
GIS Dynamics has recently launched a new product by the name of Go iLawn. The Go iLawn product is an online software designed to save lawn and landscape companies time and money, and assists them in becoming more green. Go iLawn is changing the way professionals quote by eliminating the need to travel to the home or business. Their product provides users with high resolution aerial photography, measurement tools and property information. The process is simple, fast, and extremely accurate. - January 27, 2009 - GIS Dynamics
Olympic Landscape Brings Some Peace and Quiet to the Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Tacoma Dome, January 28 – February 1
Get loads of garden information and inspiration at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show. When you’re ready for a break, visit Olympic Landscape’s Simply Elegant display to find refuge from the hustle and bustle of the showroom floor. - January 25, 2009 - Olympic Landscape and Irrigation
Build an Armadillo Greenhouse for Fresh, Safe, and Convenient Produce
Armadillo Greenhouse.com has released Build Your Own Tomato Greenhouse - Armadillo Greenhouse Plans. The economy greenhouse plans are in a 17-page full color book with 31 photos, CD ROM for PC, Download, or E-Book format from Armadillo Greenhouse .com. With freshness and food safety issues in the news, now is the time to start planning that Spring garden. The Armadillo helps conserve soil moisture and humidity to get the most of your watering dollar. - January 23, 2009 - Armadillo Greenhouse .com
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author, Owner and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Writer for the Examiner in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author, owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a writer for The Examiner in Denver. She is the garden specialist who will contribute 3-4 articles per week. The Examiner is a nationwide online newspaper that offers many topics, including news, sports, restaurants and home... - January 21, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
New Long-Lasting Color for Concrete Walls with Revolutionary Gel Stain
People looking for long-lasting color for their concrete walls need look no further than Direct Colors' new Deco Gel Patina Stains, a particularly useful product for design and stencil work on concrete surfaces. - January 19, 2009 - Direct Colors
Pawfriendly Landscapes, a Pet Friendly Landscape Design/Build Company, is Now Offering a Line of Merchandise Through Cafe Press
Pawfriendly Landscapes, a complete pet friendly landscape design/build company, is now offering a line of merchandise through Cafe Press. The merchandise ranges from T-shirts, calendars, mugs, cards, etc. and has their logo, "We do landscape doggie style!" Pawfriendly Landscapes is a... - January 18, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Denver's Garden & Home Show on February 7, 10 and 13
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Denver's Garden & Home Show at the Denver Convention Center on February 7, 10 and 13. Elizabeth will be lecturing on behalf of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. - January 16, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Installation Guide for Allan Block Segmental Retaining Walls
Release of a complete installation guide on building Allan Block Retaining Walls. - January 09, 2009 - Allan Block Corporation