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Van Beek's Garden Center is ready to welcome spring with it's annual Open House and Customer Appreciation event on Saturday May 5th, 2012 in Oakville. Oakville, Ontario (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 Van Beek’s Garden Center is pleased to announce its 2012 Open House and Customer Appreciation event which will take place on Saturday May 5th, 2012 from 10am – 4pm in Oakville. Every year Van Beek’s Garden Center welcomes spring and the opening of a new gardening season with a fun Open...

ATLANTA, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From schools and municipalities to homeowners, a growing number of people are turning to synthetic turf for sustainable landscape and play solutions. As of 2012, the estimated total amount of synthetic turf installed in North America annually conserves six billion gallons of water and eliminates close to a billion pounds of harmful fertilizers and pesticides. Now, members of the Synthetic Turf Council are creating innovative practices and...

CLEVELAND, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With unseasonably warm temperatures across the nation all winter long, early spring looks a bit different this year with lush grass, budding trees and flowers blooming sooner than usual. New growth is a welcome occurrence for lawn and garden enthusiasts, but it also begs the question: should yard care be done differently this year? (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120409/CL84355 ) According to Troy-Bilt(®), a leading manufacturer...

ST. LOUIS, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As gardeners count down the days until they can get outside and begin planting, a new consumer survey shows edible plants will be a large part of their gardens this year. The survey of 600 gardeners nationwide, conducted by Garden Safe® brand, shows that 75 percent of respondents plan to grow vegetables in their gardens and 50 percent indicate they will be growing fruits and herbs. Gardeners cite better taste, fun activity and cost...

HERNDON, Va., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) reported today that the unusually warm weather that the country has been experiencing has posed a challenge for many homeowners. PLANET is the international organization representing lawn care and landscape professionals worldwide. With the warm weather, plants are growing and blooming ahead of schedule while, at the same time, the weather is bringing out a large number of pests, molds, and...

HERNDON, Va., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Landcare Network, PLANET, today announced that plans are well underway for PLANET's Day of Service on April 20. The nationwide event allows lawn and landscape companies to perform volunteer projects in their communities. The projects vary and include caring for properties associated with worthwhile charities and non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Clubs and Habitat for Humanity, as well as a large number of shelters,...

Six Tips That Can Save Consumers Up to 60 Hours on Lawn Care; Nearly One in Five Adults Prefer the Dentist Over Yard Work YONKERS, N.Y., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans love their lawns but not the work needed to keep them lush. In fact, just 7 percent of adults prefer working on their lawn to other chores and activities, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Sixty-two percent said they'd rather cook, one third said they rather visit their in-laws, while...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn care service provider, today launched a new webisode series, "Grow Curb Appeal," to provide simple tips for enhancing your home's outer charm. Jason Cameron, licensed contractor and TV host, stars in the seasonal webisodes, in which healthy lawns and landscapes play a leading role. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit:...

LEBANON, Pa., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dandelions are the most aggravating lawn weed, according to a new survey*. The online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Lebanon Seaboard Corporation -- manufacturers of GreenView lawn and garden products -- asked 2,307 U.S. adults what they rate as the most aggravating lawn weed of whom 1,898 were identified as having a lawn. In addition to dandelions, U.S. adults who have a lawn cited crabgrass, thistle, clover and...

COLORADO SPRINGS, MONUMENT, FALCON and SECURITY, Colo., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- http://www.lawnpros.biz/ Lawn Pros offers deep core lawn aeration service for residential/commercial properties using the best lawn aeration equipment and techniques you can find. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120315/CG71098) Why lawn aeration? Lawn aeration service is vital for all lawns and helps to increase the overall health of your lawn. The benefits of lawn aeration...