The Spring Wildflower Market at Shaw Nature Reserve an annual initiative to promote native plants to home gardeners and professional landscapers. This year’s sale will be held on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden)

Passiglia’s Nursery Garden Center, 1855 Hwy. 109 in Wildwood, is offering the following gardening seminars:

• The “Home Grown Healthy Eating: Spring Greens” seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

• A container seminar will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

• The “Home Grown Healthy Eating: Maintenance, Pesticides, Fertilizer” seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

All of the above seminars are offered free of charge. For more information, call 458-9292, or visit passiglia.com.

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The following classes will be offered this spring at SummerWinds Nursery, 54 Clarkson Road in Ellisville:

• A deer-resistant class providing information about deer-resistant plants, deer repellents and more, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

• An organic gardening class at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 will feature Lisa Grant, a Dr. Earth representative, who will discuss gardening with Dr. Earth soils, fertilizers and more.

• A vine class covering vines and their bloom times, how to plant them, how to use them in a landscape and more, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30.

• An earth box class at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 will provide information on how to plant an earth box.

• A container class will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8.

All of the above classes are offered free of charge, and at press time, additional classes are being scheduled for May. For more information or to register, call 227-0095, or email moexpert@summerwinds.net.

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University of Missouri (MU) Extension will offer the following lawn and garden classes and events for the public at its St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Road in St. Peters:

• A Garden Tour and Plant Sale hosted by St. Charles County master gardeners will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 20. Plants will include vegetables, Missouri natives, annuals, herbs, perennials, seeds and more. There will be tours of on-site demonstration gardens and an “Ask a Master Gardener” booth. Admission is free.

• Shade Gardening will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Topics include characterization of your shade situation, soil preparation, plant/tree/shrub selection, and watering techniques.

• Creating a Native Rain Garden will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Attendees will learn the role of rain gardens in controlling storm water runoff and will learn how to create a rain garden using native plants. Topics will include benefits, installation steps and plant suggestions. An on-site rain garden tour is included.

• Home Landscape Design will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Basic landscape techniques, plant selection and arrangement and growing needs will be covered.

• Growing Summer Vegetables in Home Gardens will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. Vegetable-growing principles, soil preparation, planting, growing, dealing with insects and diseases, and harvesting summer vegetables will be addressed.

• Accessible Gardening will be offered from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. The class will offer ideas and techniques for making gardening accessible to those in a wheelchair or those who move from a sitting or leaning position and will include an on-site tour of the enabling garden and resources.

• The Rose – Queen of Flowers will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Attendees will learn the basics of growing beautiful roses, including what, where how and when to plant; soil preparation; pruning, fertilizing and watering; and pest and disease management.

Unless otherwise noted, the fee for each of the above classes is $20, and additional family members residing at the same address may register for half price if class materials are shared. To register, call 970-3000.

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The St. Louis Herb Society and the Garden Gate Shop will present Herb Days from noon-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the Orthwein Floral Display Hall at the Missouri Botanical Garden. A wide selection of potted, fresh herbs, including new and hard-to-find varieties, will be offered for sale, as will the Herb Society’s cookbook, periodicals and various herb-related products. Herb Society members will give demonstrations on selecting, planting, growing and using herbs. Admission is included with regular Garden admission. To learn more, visit mobot.org or stlouisherbsociety.com.

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The Spring Wildflower Market, a sale featuring the area’s largest available selection of native wildflowers, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Shaw Nature Reserve, I-44 at Hwy. 100 in Gray Summit. There will be hundreds of varieties of annual and perennial wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs to use in home landscaping and to attract wildlife. The showiest and hardiest native plants for sun or shade, including purple coneflower, butterfly milkweed, blazing star, dwarf crested iris, cardinal flower, compass plant, wild phlox, ostrich fern, bottle-brush buckeye, fringe tree and short-leaf pine will be sold. The plants will be offered by Shaw Nature Reserve and several area nurseries; birdhouses, artwork and books also will be offered.

Admission is $5 per person and free for members of Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve pass-holders. A pre-sale for Garden members only will be from 4-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Only cash or check will be accepted, and vendors must be paid separately. For more information, call 451-3512, or visit shawnature.org.

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ARCADIA, WI–(Marketwired – Apr 16, 2013) – It’s spring. Flowers are blooming. Warm breezes are blowing. Backyard barbeques are in full swing. While that may sound inviting to some people, it’s the time of year that makes allergy sufferers cringe. From the sniffling and sneezing, to the itchy, watery eyes — spring can be a tough time of year for many.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma Immunology, about 18 million adults and 7 million children have been diagnosed with hay fever in the last year.

“Creating a home that’s comfortable for the entire family goes far beyond just choosing the right furnishings and décor — it’s also important to make it welcoming to those who suffer from allergies,” says Brenda Dillon, VP of Merchandising. “In just a few simple steps, you can start to turn your home into an allergy-free zone.”

Ashley Furniture HomeStore offers seven things you can do to cut down on the number of indoor allergens:

1. Start spring cleaning. Make sure you keep your window coverings, shelves, flooring and furniture free of allergens by dusting and vacuuming about twice a week. But make sure you dust with a damp or treated cloth that attracts dust rather than sending it flying around the room; otherwise it can make your allergies worse. Wearing a face mask isn’t a bad idea. Also, try to minimize clutter in your home, since it tends to collect dust.

2. Change your bedding. While you probably already wash your sheets at least once a week, don’t overlook the other allergy magnets in your bedroom! Dust mites and allergens love to settle into bedding, pillows, and throws. If possible, wash them at a temperature that’s 130°+ and dry them in a hot dryer. Choosing organic materials like cotton is also less likely to trigger allergies. As for pillows, they need to be replaced about every year and mattresses about every seven years. If that’s not realistic for you, use allergen-proof covers.

3. Hit the shower. Allergens stick to fabrics like glue. Just sitting on the couch, the floor or on your bed after spending time outside literally brings the outdoors in. Taking a shower or bath as soon as you come home gets rid of the allergens that stick to your skin and hair. If you have a pet that spends a lot of outdoors, give them baths often, as well.

4. Switch to an allergy-friendly mattress. Did you know that a latex mattress is an excellent choice if you suffer from seasonal allergies? Not only is it a naturally hypoallergenic, renewable and eco-friendly material, it’s also bacteria, mold, mildew and dust-mite resistant. Choose an allergy-friendly foundation, as well, that does not have an area for dust and bugs to dwell in.

5. Close the windows. It may be tempting to let in some fresh air — but it’s filled with allergens! Keep your windows and doors closed (especially between peak allergy hours: 10am-4pm) use your air conditioner or a dehumidifier, and change your air filters regularly.

6. Purify. Reduce dust and pollen by using an air purifier in your bedroom, home office, living room and other areas where you spend a lot of time. Do some homework and choose one with a HEPA filter that removes a range of particles, allergens and chemicals.

7. Change your landscaping. Head to your local nursery and get a list of plants/flowers that are allergy friendly and replace high-pollen producers that can aggravate your allergies.

For other smart design and decorating ideas, or to browse the hottest new furniture collections and accessories, visit AshleyFurnitureHomeStore.com.

About Ashley Furniture HomeStore
Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 furniture retailer in the United States, delivers furniture and mattresses to customers at over 450 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Japan. Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an exclusive provider of furniture from Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States. “Like” Ashley Furniture HomeStore on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, or see their design-focused boards on Pinterest.

Lavender is the perfect choice for gardens according to the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) because of its fragrance and ability to attract essential pollinators.

It has been named as its plant of the month for April with gardeners being encouraged to grow the multi-purpose flower.

There is a variety of lavender plants that will let you choose from a full spectrum of colours to create a uniform hedge or just have a collection of different shades.

Lavender plants make an excellent edge to a rose border or herb or vegetable garden.

It will also help soften the lines of hard landscaping such as terraces or patios and wherever it is planted lavender brings structure, colour and most significantly its alluring scent.

Nominated and agreed upon by British growers and retailers, the HTA’s plant of the month campaign highlights the plants that are widely available and look especially good in garden centres and nurseries each month.

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HGTV HOME Plant Collection Purple Genius

“The expanded Expressions Annuals Collection offers consumers a fresh take on gardening solutions and showcases the smart and stylish plant products offered in the HGTV HOME Plant Collection,” said Ron Feinbaum, general manager, consumer products, HGTV.

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The HGTV HOME™ Plant Collection is now available nationwide at retail locations across the U.S. and in Canada and features an expanded Expressions™ Annuals Collection. The innovative collection includes 23 solution based, pre-selected annuals mixes that have been coordinated to make container plant selection easy for consumers. HGTV, a leading home and lifestyle brand, and Agricola Management Group, developed the expanded annuals collection.

The Expressions™ Annuals Collection dovetails perfectly with the popularity of container gardening that feature thriller, spiller and filler plants for coordinated height, eye appeal and compatible growth. HGTV and Agricola have created consumer-friendly, pre-selected annual mixes that take the guesswork out of which plants go best together in a given container. The Collection also features of range of accent plants for each mix. It’s a whole new way to shop for plants.

By pre-selecting complementary annuals for the container garden and hanging basket mixes, HGTV and Agricola performed the planning and plant coordination for the consumer. Customers simply select their favorite Expressions mix, buy the components that are pre-selected to go together and the mixes will look beautiful and grow well with proper care for the entire season.

“The expanded Expressions Annuals Collection offers consumers a fresh take on gardening solutions and showcases the smart and stylish plant products offered in the HGTV HOME Plant Collection,” said Ron Feinbaum, general manager, consumer products, HGTV. “Consumers also have the benefit of HGTV Know How!—the plant care tips, landscaping inspiration and gardening ideas featured on the products, online and in stores.”

Expressions™ Annuals feature six separate collections – Confetti Craze™, Friendly Fusions™, Sassy Sweethearts™, Big Bold™, Pop-N-Polish™ Petunias and Chic Black White™ – available in gallons, decorative containers or hanging baskets and also as individual components in quarts.

Confetti Craze™

Confetti Craze™ mini-petunias offer a burst of brilliant color variety, thrive in full sun and constantly produce new blooms without deadheading. The varieties are low-maintenance and attract birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. The Confetti Craze™ varieties include Tropical Blowout™, Bold Primary™, Sunset Paradise™, Tutti Frutti Frolic™ and Color Parade™.

Friendly Fusions™

Friendly Fusions™ feature long lasting flowers, hardiness and a pop of color that’s great at front doors. The mixes include petunias, mini-petunias, showy and heat-tolerant verbena, hardy euphorbia, sweet potato vine and white-flowered bacopa. The colorful combos provide instant curb appeal, thrive in full to part sun and attract butterflies. The Friendly Fusions™ varieties include Orange Bliss™, Glow Yellow™, Purple Genius™, Lavender Sweet Tart™, Raspberry Raven™ and Savvy Sunshine™.

Sassy Sweethearts™

Sassy Sweethearts™ love full sun and offer high heat tolerance, making them ideal choices for patio pots and container gardens. Sassy Sweethearts™ mixes feature geraniums, petunias, mini-petunias, hardy euphorbia, sweet potato vines, showy verbena and aromatic artemisia. The Sassy Sweethearts™ varieties include Red Sparkle™, Pink Flirt™, Fashionable Fuchsia™, Pink Kiss™, Purple Passion™ and Fuchsia Flame™.

Big Bold™

Big Bold™ features large flowers for instant curb appeal and they perform well in full to part sun. The Dahlias in the mix are tubers so gardeners can dig up the roots after flowering and store for replanting the following spring. Big Bold™ mixes contain ivy geraniums, petunias, dahlias and starry-flowered bidens. The Big Bold™ varieties include Gorgeous Gold™, Brilliant Burgundy™ and Plush Pink™.

Pop-N-Polish™ Petunias

Pop-N-Polish™ Petunias are proven sun and heat-tolerant petunia varieties bred to produce blooms in both spring and summer. These superior petunias are popular “spillers” for container gardens and hanging baskets. The three Pop-N-Polish™ Petunia varieties include Electric Violet™, White Merlot™ and Fuchsia Queen™.

Chic Black White™

Chic Black White™ mixes are proven, tested mixes that feature the of-the-moment color palette of soft blacks and whites, which is on trend for Spring 2013. Chic Black White™ mixes feature hardy euphorbia, silver-colored sunflowers, showy verbena, black petunias, white bacopa and aromatic artemisia. The three Black White™ mixes include Black Magic, Midnight White™ and Black Tie Affair™.

Beginning this spring in the full launch, the HGTV HOME Plant Collection will be available at retailers and independent garden centers nationwide. For additional information on where to purchase plants and products from the HGTV HOME Plant Collection, visit http://www.hgtvhomeplants.com and click on ‘Find a Retailer’.

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About HGTV

America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 98 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to http://www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).

About Agricola Management Group

Agricola Management Group is the team bringing the HGTV HOME Plant Collection to market in partnership with HGTV. As the exclusive licensee for live goods, seed, sod, soil and other Plant Collection branded products, Agricola is responsible for the development, oversight, marketing and execution of the program. This spring, over 850 retailers nationwide and in Canada will carry the expanding line of plants and related products. There is room for additional retailers who appreciate the value of partnering with HGTV brand appeal, merchandising and marketing support. For more information, contact Agricola Management Group at 855.DIG.HGTV (855.344.4488) or info(at)agricolamanagement(dot)com.

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SIERRA VISTA — Resource conservation groups, businesses and government agencies teamed up to inform the public of an array of water conservation options available at the Water Awareness Month Water Expo at the Mall at Sierra Vista on Saturday.

Visitors were encouraged to think of water conservation at home by signing a pledge to save a gallon of water a day.

As they hoped to lure a variety of different people with different water habits to the event, so did the expo feature a number of ways in which residents could reduce water use.

Ranging from pamphlets outlining tips like not leaving the faucet on while shaving and a listing of grants and rebates available for various water-related projects, to more permanent solutions like low water use washing machines, rainwater harvesting and low moisture landscaping plants; there were plenty of ideas of varying degrees of commitment to help get residents started thinking about conserving water.

“We’re hoping that people leave knowing what’s available in this area for them,” said Cado Daily, coordinator for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Water Wise program. “There’s just a wonderful array of many different ways that people can save a gallon a day. That’s the whole idea, to ask them to be more aware of their water use and then give them the resources to do that.”

Jim Koweek is the owner of Arizona Revegetation Monitoring Co. Based in Santa Cruz County, Koweek said his grass seed mixtures and flowers he sells are all native to the high deserts of the Southwest, and come with a range of benefits for residents, including water conservation.

“Because these things have evolved to meet our specific conditions, they’re drought tolerant, wind tolerant,” Koweek said.

When he first got into the business, Koweek said it wasn’t uncommon for new residents in the area to attempt to bring the plants and landscaping from wherever they came from with them.

“People would try to make their house look like California or back east,” he said.

Most of his customers, however, have since traded their old environment for a more ecologically-sound one that requires fewer resources and effort to maintain.

“They’re not trying to make this look like the old homestead in Kentucky. They want to keep it natural. That’s partly because it works, partly because of water usage, and it’s partly because it’s a lot easier to maintain and deal with,” he said.

Using native grasses not only means that the vegetation will thrive, but can help prevent erosion and runoff when it rains.

“It keeps it on the property and eventually a chance to get back into the aquifer,” he said.

Members of the Hereford Natural Resource Conservation District were also on hand at the expo to help educate those with problems like erosion and drainage on their personal-sized plots of land.

“We just try to put information out, and help people that have questions about what they can do for conservation, deal with erosion on their own property,” said John Lohse, director of the Hereford NRCD.

Their work also includes informing residents of grants and other financial support available to them to help shoulder the costs of these and other conservation efforts, he said.

Nearly two hours into the expo, more than 50 people had signed Water Wise’s pledge to reduce water use by a gallon a day, but Daily was aiming much higher.

“We’ve brought 500 of the fliers, so we’re off to a good start.”

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LandscapingNetwork.com has launched its new directory, free for consumers to research and find a local, professional landscape contractor for upcoming landscaping projects.

Climesa, CA (PRWEB) April 12, 2013

New from LandscapingNetwork.com, a free, comprehensive online directory of local, professional landscape contractors is now available for consumers. Easy-to-navigate, consumers interested in starting new landscaping projects can find, by location throughout the United States and Canada, landscape design and build companies to service their landscaping needs.

This new directory to find a landscaper is one of many convenient offerings by The Landscaping Network that helps consumers get started on planning, designing and constructing new landscaping projects. The site offers hundreds of articles, planning guides, design ideas, and photos for consumers to collect before meeting with a landscape contractor.

Covering over 330 local metro areas throughout the United States and Canada, buyers can research and learn about local landscaping companies. Each company’s detailed profile page offers company information, including a photo gallery of completed projects, articles, contact information, and more, giving consumers everything they need to decide on the right company for their project.

To find a local landscape contractor, consumers simply enter their zip code or city and state into the “Find a Landscape Contractor” search box and they’re on their way to find a contractor in their area.

Over 400,000 visitors per month have discovered LandscapingNetwork.com and its resources for learning about today’s most popular landscaping options. For a comprehensive list of landscape contractors offering a variety of landscaping services, visit http://www.LandscapingNetwork.com.

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Though it’s still waiting for $20 million in state bonding, the City of Minneapolis released a staff report Friday voicing its intention to redesign Nicollet Mall, which hasn’t been reconstructed in over 20 years, according to the Star Tribune.

The city will seek out four design teams, who will then publicly present their ideas for the remodel; one winner will be chosen, partially based on public reactions to the proposals.

City officials hope to select a winning design team by this fall.

The total reconstruction will cost about $30 million, of which $21 million is construction. Construction is expected to be complete by 2015 or 2016.

In his last state of the city speech Wednesday Mayor R.T. Rybak said that a new “Nicollet Green,” will be incorporated into the city by 2025.

The vision for Nicollet Mall, according to the Downtown Council’s 2025 plan, is for it to become “the region’s premier walking experience” with the addition of landscaping, a “curb-less walking environment,” increased public transportation, and artistic features.

 

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The Port Richmond Avenue commercial district: Before there was “the Mall,”€ town centers like this were where we shopped, socialized and conducted business.

 

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Town centers are familiar to many senior Staten Islanders because before there was “the Mall,” these were the places where we shopped, socialized and conducted business. Places like Stapleton’s Canal street, New Dorp Lane, sections of Victory Boulevard, Castleton Avenue and Port Richmond Avenue served our needs, offering banks, offices, religious and government buildings, as well as small retailers and food establishments.

Most users of these spaces walked to them, however bus, and often rail lines connected town centers and supporting communities.

The affordability of automobiles and the construction of the Staten Island Expressway in later years favored much larger shopping centers like the Staten Island Mall. The latter, occupying its new large space, ushered in new ideas about shopping. Large retailers and high-end speciality stores found a home in its enclosed, climate-controlled environment free of vehicular traffic.

While malls remain a top destination for shoppers, town centers remain an essential part of our communities and recently have been looked at as a returning within-walking-distance destination.

In its 2008 Staten Island report, the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team (RUDAT) outlined how valuable and necessary town centers are to this community. The team, which was established by the American Institute of Architects, noted these areas:

*Provide more and a diversity of jobs;

*Ease pressure on public infrastructure;

*Preserve neighborhood character/open space;

*Keep our youth and creative class. 

Trestle on Port Richmond Avenue: The discontinuance of the rail line on the North Shore greatly impacted this town center.

 

VALID PLANNING ELEMENT

In the 2011 North Shore vision report by NYC Department of City Planning, town centers are featured as a valid planning element for the future.

Town centers are attractive to many within the lower income population, includinG young families, immigrants and folks on a fixed income, as many rental units are in an affordable price range. Additionally, mass transportation is more readily available and immediate shopping needs may be met on the ground floor or a mere street away.

With traffic reaching discouraging levels, the cost to travel and the time required to reach shopping destinations, town centers are becoming an attractive alternative for shoppers in our community, raising an appreciation for such areas not seen in decades.

Town centers are not without their flaws, though. Problems with traffic, parking and a lack of proper pedestrian sidewalks, to mention a few, require attention to attract newcomers and maintain vibrancy.

As observed by the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team, “Community vision drives action.” A relatively new tool, community planning, is quickly becoming more popular. On Staten Island, the Department of City Planning organized Port Richmond Brownfield Opportunity Area Community Visioning Workshop sessions, where community residents and other stakeholders meet to discuss planning issues and offer solutions. 

COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE

The view from Port Richmond Avenue to the Arthur Kill: This point could be the site for a park, plaza or a ferry connecting to other parts of the city and New Jersey.
Photos Courtesy of AIA Staten Island Chapter

 

These sessions start timidly, but soon participants discover how knowledgeable they are about their neighborhoods. In the case of the Port Richmond sessions, many points were made that may be valid for other town centers. Among them, traffic must be managed to favor pedestrians. Sidewalks wide enough to handle pedestrian volume, with abundant seating stops, colorful landscaping and litter receptacles, would add to the enjoyable experience. Where possible, providing an overhead covering like an arcade, awnings or more permanent features built into the buildings’ architecture, in addition to lighting and signage, can improve ordinary daily activities, as well as the shopping experience.

Port Richmond Avenue also would be greatly enhanced by having a distinctive architectural character. Creating streetscapes unique to this neighborhood and a park/plaza terminus touching the Arthur Kill, or a ferry connecting to Manhattan, other parts of the Island and even Perth Amboy or Bayonne, would go a long way toward improving the North Shore. 

Architect’s Corner, written by members of the Staten Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, appears twice a month in Home. Contact the organization at aiasiny.org.

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New from LandscapingNetwork.com, a free, comprehensive online directory of local, professional landscape contractors is now available for consumers.

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This new directory to find a landscaper is one of many convenient offerings by The Landscaping Network that helps consumers get started on planning, designing and constructing new landscaping projects. The site offers hundreds of articles, planning guides, design ideas, and photos for consumers to collect before meeting with a landscape contractor.

Covering over 330 local metro areas throughout the United States and Canada, buyers can research and learn about local landscaping companies. Each company’s detailed profile page offers company information, including a photo gallery of completed projects, articles, contact information, and more, giving consumers everything they need to decide on the right company for their project.

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Over 400,000 visitors per month have discovered LandscapingNetwork.com and its resources for learning about today’s most popular landscaping options. For a comprehensive list of landscape contractors offering a variety of landscaping services, visit http://www.LandscapingNetwork.com.

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LandscapingNetwork.com works with a team of professional landscape designers and writers to bring together the very best landscaping resources and information available. Homeowners, landscape designers and architects, builders and more can also stay up-to-date through the site’s extensive collection of articles, landscaping photos and videos on landscape design ideas, products and more.

For consumers ready to turn their landscaping design dreams into reality, the site offers an easy-to-use Find a Contractor directory to find local landscape contractors and designers throughout the United States and Canada.

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