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.

High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions: Keeping St. Augustine a Clean Place to Visit, Shop, Work and Live

High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions, Inc. (High Tide), based in St. Augustine Beach, Fla., recently launched its pressure-cleaning services for commercial and residential customers in St. John’s County. "Our goal is to provide outstanding pressure cleaning services that exceed... - November 21, 2008 - High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions, Inc.

Carolina Custom Fences Goes Direct in Aluminum Fencing

Carolina Custom Fences buys aluminum fence materials direct from the manufacturer. Without a middle man involved, the savings are passed on to the customer. - November 20, 2008 - Carolina Custom Fences LLC

Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops

A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 17,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 14, 2008 - Williams Nursery

DirectBuy of Gurnee Helps Three Young Women Get a Second Chance at Life

DirectBuy of Gurnee helps raise $30,000 for three young women in need of life changing assistance. - November 11, 2008 - DirectBuy

Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control Has GPS Systems Installed

At the beginning of October Pro-staff started installing Discreet’s GPS Tracking Systems on their fleet of 17 Service Vehicles. - November 08, 2008 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control

BuildCentric.com Gilbert Arizona Home Improvement Contractors

Gilbert-based BuildCentric.com offers online quotes for all of its services including interior painting, exterior painting, landscaping, carpet cleaning, fence installation, regular and dog door installation, and flooring. - November 07, 2008 - BuildCentric.com

The Co-Founders of Stoneyard.com Speak at Build Boston 2008

On Tuesday November 18, 2008, David and John Croteau will be speaking at the Build Boston tradeshow at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA. The workshop presentation is #A67 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM titled: “Stone Veneer Installation: Overview and Innovations.” John and David... - November 05, 2008 - STONEYARD®

New TireStat™ No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC

TireStat™ is a complete and effective tire pressure monitoring system that offers increased fuel economy, enhanced safety, maximized tire casing life and extended tire wear. Providing a compromise-free tire maintenance solution for individuals, businesses and commercial fleets. - November 03, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Writing a Blog for Peta Prime

Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, a landscape design firm that designs landscapes based on dogs' habits, is contributing to PETA Prime's blog. PETA Prime is a new web site created by PETA but for people who want to lead a healthier lifestyle while respecting... - October 29, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

DirectBuy of Fort Lauderdale Helps Habitat for Humanity Through Rain, Sleet, Snow or Hurricane

DirectBuy of Fort Lauderdale helps turn two Habitat Houses into homes. - October 28, 2008 - DirectBuy

Landscape Escapes LLC Launches Planting Guide for Homeowners

Landscape Escapes LLC has launched a comprehensive planting guide for homeowners to get the most out of their landscapes. The book contains over 170 pages of plants and outlines everything needed for a healthy and happy landscape. - October 25, 2008 - Landscape Escapes LLC

New Water Conservation Device Prevents Emerging Crime

Water Theft on the Rise - October 23, 2008 - ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC

World's First Comedy Gardening Show Premiers and is Immediately Featured on Youtube & Blip.TV

MI Productions in conjunction with the Independent Comedy Network has released the world's first comic take on the Gardening Show with their new series "We Grow Together." The show was immediately featured on Youtube's Comedy page and on the front page of Blip.tv. - October 22, 2008 - MI Productions

LightBulbMarket.com Releases Outdoor Light Bulb Guide

LightBulbMarket.com has released their Outdoor light bulb guide. The guide offers a detailed description of your outdoor lighting needs and what light bulbs you should use. As winter approaches and the days get shorter you will want to insure all your outdoor light bulbs are fresh and ready to go. - October 22, 2008 - Light Bulb Market

Got Cha Organic Bug Spray

Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters

Landscape Designer Lincoln Smith Gains LEED Accreditation

Lincoln Smith of Graham Landscape Architecture has earned professional accreditation in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the Green Building Certification Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED accreditation distinguishes professionals with the... - October 17, 2008 - Graham Landscape Architecture

Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. of Erie, CO Announces Its Opening and the Launch of Its New Website

Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. is pleased to announce its opening and the launch of its new website www.glacierviewlandscape.com. This website offers many great features including a user-friendly layout with easy to use text and graphic based navigation. Additionally, a landscape... - October 16, 2008 - Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc.

DirectBuy Helps Family Host for the Holidays

DirectBuy awards Barryville family $50,000 to complete kitchen renovations in time for Thanksgiving. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy

DirectBuy $25,000 Grand Prize Makes College Dream a Reality

DirectBuy awards single mom with cash prize. - October 15, 2008 - DirectBuy

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Featured Writer and Author at Colorado Gardening

Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a featured writer and author at Colorado Gardening. Colorado Gardening is selling Bublitz' new book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," and featured Bublitz on a monthly basis sharing tips on how to create pet friendly yards. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Pawfriendly Landscapes Offers Installations for Pet Friendly Landscapes in Wyoming

Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, announced that she wants to start doing installations in Wyoming after a positive response to her book signing at a Barnes & Noble in Cheyenne. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

ATTN Reduces Equipment Related Expenses for the Green Industry

“The ATTN System is designed to bridge the gap between various levels of expertise, and differing learning styles. Our members can access factory level training in the comforts of their business or at home,” stated Roger Simons, VP Technical Development for ATTN. - October 10, 2008 - Advanced Technical Training Network

Pro-Staff Goes Green with Ecosmart Products

Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control Introduces Ecosmart environmentally friendly products to its arsenal. - October 09, 2008 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control

Important News Related to the Cost of Home Wind Turbines Released by GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company (GEDOWCO)

Last Friday, October 3, 2008, the House of Representatives passed a bill, which allows clients who purchase Home Wind Turbines to deduct 30% of the cost from their tax bill in the form of a tax credit. This is not to be confused with a tax deduction. A tax credit is a direct deduction from the... - October 07, 2008 - GEDOWCO Fly Fishing Company

Dryland Gardening is Focus of New Book

A new book by Maureen Gilmer shows how to use less water and less time to create beautiful garden spaces in an arid climate. - October 03, 2008 - Sunbelt Publications

To Help Ease the Pain of Lack of Home Sales, Pawfriendly Landscapes Offers a Free Landscape Design to Increase the Value of Your Home

To help ease the pain of lack of home sales, Pawfriendly Landscapes offers a free landscape design to increase the value of your home. A completed landscape design and installation can increase the value of your home. - October 02, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008

Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008 at George Washington High School at 655 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO 80224. Bublitz, the creator of a national pet friendly landscape company,... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a Vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver

Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue (CPR) on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver. The event is free to the public from 11am - 4pm. It is at the SW corner of the park, next to Thatcher Fountain. Pawfriendly Landscapes has... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Pawfriendly Landscapes Was a Vendor at Wag' N Trail on September 20, 2008 for the Denver Dumb Friends League in Castle Rock, Colorado

Pawfriendly Landscapes was a vendor at Wag' N Trail on September 20, 2008 for the Denver Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock, Colorado. It was at Glendale Farm Open Space which is on the east side of I-25 at the Surrey Ridge exist 190. The event ran from 7:30am until 12:30pm. Elizabeth... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, at Mile High Church's Pet Fair on September 20, 2008 for Book Signing

Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, attended a book signing at Mile High Church's Pet Fair and Blessing on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9am - 3pm at Alameda Avenue and Garrison Street in Lakewood, Colorado. Her company, Pawfriendly Landscapes, creates pet friendly... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Attended a Fundraiser and Book Signing for Misha May Foundation at Red & Jerry's on September 18, 2008

Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes attended a fundraiser and book signing for Misha May Foundation at Red & Jerry's on September 18, 2008. Bublitz donated a pet friendly landscape design worth $1500. She also signed her newly released book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When the Backyard Belongs to Barney." - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development

The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons

World Tree Technologies, Inc. Hires WideGroup to be Its Agency of Record

World Tree Technologies, Inc., a private industrial biotechnology and forest resource company focused on the global commercialization of the Empress Splendor™, announced the appointment of WideGroup :: Interactive as the company's new interactive advertising agency. This comes as part of a... - September 19, 2008 - WideGroup :: Interactive

DirectBuy of Spokane Helps Build Two Duplexes for Local Habitat for Humanity

DirectBuy helped Habitat for Humanity finish their Blitz Build project in Spokane, WA. - September 17, 2008 - DirectBuy

DirectBuy of Columbia Hires Expert Kitchen Designer Tim Watkowski

DirectBuy has expert kitchen designer Tim Watkowski on staff to help members with their home renovation projects. - September 16, 2008 - DirectBuy

Ignoring Existing Feng Shui Influences Can be Dangerous

P.K. Odle of The Feng Shui Advantage is a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Mind Body & Beyond Expo... Sunday, Sept 14th at the L.A. Convention Center. Learn simple ways you can avoid problems and improve your finances, health and relationships by making the necessary Feng Shui adjustments to... - September 12, 2008 - The Feng Shui Advantage

Elizabeth Bublitz Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be a Speaker for the Mile High Youth Corps on September 12

Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a guest speaker at the Mile High Youth Corps on September 12, 2008 from 10am- 12pm at East Montclair Community Center at 6740 E Colfax Ave; Denver. The purpose to introduce Corpsmembers to professionals. Professionals will describe their work day and then after a small break, Corpsmembers can discuss questions more intimately with their chosen professional. - September 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

New Leaf Blower Vacuum Alternative Bags Leaves at 200 Miles Per Hour with Net Leaf Bags

Homeowners can avoid aching backs and knees by cutting leaf collection time by 75 percent the Aeroleaf Bagger. This leaf blower vacuum alternative utilizes a leaf-blower's full speed and power to directly load leaves and yard debris into leaf bags for immediate disposal. - September 08, 2008 - Aeroleaf

Healthy Cooking Workshop at Blithewold Mansion's "Fall Gardener's Day"

Gardeners will learn about the natural healing powers of herbs, how to incorporate them into their everyday life and taste delicious treats prepared with fresh in-season vegetables and herbs - at a healthy cooking workshop presented by EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition at Blithewold Mansion's “Fall Gardeners Day.” - September 04, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition

Stoneyard.com Introduces New England Fieldstone Sawn Pavers

Stoneyard.com recently added a new Thin Veneer saw to their vast array of equipment. Now the company is able to produce unique products that were never before possible. Stoneyard.com has just released a new product line: New England Fieldstone Round and Square & Rectangular Sawn... - September 03, 2008 - STONEYARD®

Elizabeth Bublitz of Pawfriendly Landscapes Featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 about creating pet friendly yards. Ms. Bublitz was interviewed by Sheba Wheeler for the NY Times series on creating environmentally safe yards. - August 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Welcome Home TV Features Stoneyard.com New England Fieldstone

Welcome Home TV featured Stoneyard.com on its nationally broadcasted TV show focusing on home improvement. The informative video gives insight into the lost art of cutting stone. - August 21, 2008 - STONEYARD®

Neo-Neon LED Color Changing Products Featured at the Beijing Olympics

Neo-Neon Holdings Ltd. (HKEX.1868) announced today that its color-changing LED products are installed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Neo-Neon’s color changing pathway lighting illuminates the walkways leading into the “Bird’s Nest” stadium, while the... - August 16, 2008 - Neo-Neon Holdings Ltd.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 5:30pm - 9pm in Parker

Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at City Bark Doggie Daycare, 9835 Mangano Lane, Parker, Colorado. The fee is $30 per person and $50 per couple, all proceeds will be going to the Misha... - August 15, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Advanced Technical Training Network (ATTN) Launches OPE Training Website

The ATTN System offers members an online blended learning approach to preventative maintenance (PM) and diagnostics. It allows a technician or business owner to develop these programs in their dealership, rental, golf course, landscape maintenance, or tree care organizations. - August 13, 2008 - Advanced Technical Training Network

OPE Bay Assists Green Industry Companies in Buying and Selling Equipment

“All of the companies that operate and provide professional services in the green and tree care industries have been impacted by rising labor and fuel prices,” states VP of Sales/Marketing Brian Gardner. Many of these organizations are choosing to purchase used equipment or fix their current equipment because their budgets have been stretched. - August 13, 2008 - OPE Bay

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament

NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 – 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. - August 06, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

DirectBuy of Gurnee Celebrates Move to New Design Showroom