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CREATE SPRING YEAR-ROUND WITH INDOOR GARDENING FROM SMITH & HAWKEN

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:06:17 GMT

Fresh Plants and Flowers Add Feel of Spring Inside All Year Long Keep the green of spring throughout the year by displaying plants and flowers in containers and create a fresh feel. Below are a few easy ways to display the beauty of plants and flowers indoors. Cachepots: No need for soil and seeds, just drop a growers' pot inside. Planters: Bring shrubs and trees inside for added drama. Windowboxes: Not just for the windowsill outside, window boxes can also be used indoors. Decor Tip: Larger plant stands and column planters not only offer a place to display foliage, they also create a focal point in a room. Samples Available Upon Request ### About Smith & Hawken, Ltd. Smith & HawkenR is the premier authority in outdoor living, dedicated to providing products distinguished by authenticity, style and above all, fine craftsmanship. Smith & Hawken's products are sold across the country through 58 Smith & HawkenR retail stores, its catalog and Internet site, as well as at select, high-end independent garden centers. Based in Novato, California, Smith & Hawken is a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

SMITH & HAWKEN HOW TO: USE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS TO OUTLINE ROOMS AND ADD VERTICAL INTEREST

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:06:17 GMT

Easy Ideas to Give Shape to Gardens and Outdoor Living Spaces Romantic and lush or clean and contemporary, no matter the preferred style, it's easy to build the perfect outdoor room or highlight favorite garden areas using one focal piece or a mix of several structural elements. Pavilions - instantly create an open-air room perfect for al fresco dining or lounging, while offering up a home for hanging light strings and twining greenery. Arches and Gates - form a doorway or threshold that leads to a beloved sanctuary or private area; or create a focal point that frames a favorite part of the yard or garden. Trellises - whether freestanding or up against a wall, these add shape and height to the garden, all while making a gorgeous home for climbing vines and flowers. Vary sizes to create added interest, place inside a container for a striking combination or pair with an arch and gate to extend the size of the outdoor room's parameters. Edgers - mark pathways, create planting beds and form nooks throughout the garden with these low lying "fences." Samples Available Upon Request ### About Smith & Hawken, Ltd. Smith & HawkenR is the premier authority in outdoor living, dedicated to providing products distinguished by authenticity, style and above all, fine craftsmanship. Smith & Hawken's products are sold across the country through 58 Smith & HawkenR retail stores, its catalog and Internet site, as well as at select, high-end independent garden centers. Based in Novato, California, Smith & Hawken is a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

ADD WARMTH AND LIGHT TO CHILLY SPRING NIGHTS WITH OUTDOOR LIGHTING OPTIONS FROM SMITH & HAWKEN

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:06:17 GMT

Mix Stylish Lighting Elements to Add Ambiance to Outdoor Areas Even though days are getting longer and spending time outside is finally becoming possible again, spring nights are still quite chilly. Don't let the cold evening air put a damper on a nice day spent outside, extend the fun well into the night with the glow of outdoor lighting elements. Whether using solar, electric or good old-fashioned fire power, these items add style to outdoor rooms while illuminating the dark or taking the chill off. Firepits - Gather around the glowing warmth of a crackling fire to keep the celebration going well past dark. Light Strings - Brighten patios, umbrellas or any outdoor area with a set of light strings in fashionably decorative designs. Up to three strands can be connected to create a dramatic statement. Outdoor Lamps - The perfect addition to any outdoor room, these all-weather lamps are designed to live outdoors, but would look just as at home indoors. For safe use outside, lamp bulbs are encased in protective glass covers and cords are weather sealed. Solar - No need for electrical hardwiring, solar lighting options can be immediately and easily installed in the ground. Perfect for lighting pathways or highlighting a favorite plant or tree, they have multiple LED lights for even longer-lasting power. Torches and Oil Lamps - Transform pathways, pool sides or dining areas into memorable outdoor settings with a collection of oil-burning torches and lamps in a variety of sizes and finishes. Candlelight - Whether displayed in lanterns, hurricanes, chandeliers or any type of holder, nothing sets the mood like an evening illuminated by the flickering flames of candlelight. Samples Available Upon Request ### About Smith & Hawken, Ltd. Smith & HawkenR is the premier authority in outdoor living, dedicated to providing products distinguished by authenticity, style and above all, fine craftsmanship. Smith & Hawken's products are sold across the country through 58 Smith & HawkenR retail stores, its catalog and Internet site, as well as at select, high-end independent garden centers. Based in Novato, California, Smith & Hawken is a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

SMITH & HAWKEN OUTDOOR ROOM TRENDS 2006

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:06:17 GMT

Trends: Bringing the Indoors Out: Continuing to grow in popularity, the "outdoor room" is the new must-have for the home. The essential ingredients for an outdoor room: Furniture, cushions/throw pillows, umbrellas, firepits, lighting, outdoor rugs, large containers with plants. Outdoor Entertaining: Extremely popular right now, so the more complete an outdoor room is the easier and more comfortable outdoor celebrations are. This includes "indoor" style products that are made of all-weather fabrics that can be used outdoors, such as outdoor lamps and rugs, melamine and polycarbonate tabletop, wirework servingware, Sunbrella cushions and throw pillows, etc. Extending tables for dining are also great as they can easily accommodate multiple guests. "Bigger is Better": This means that larger, oversized furniture that mimics plush indoor furniture is on the rise, both in dining and lounging. This also goes for large containers that act as accent pieces. Fabric Trends: Color is important, as it sets the overall mood of the outdoor room, and right now, as in fashion, the popular looks are Nautical (crisp blue and white combinations), as well as stripes and dots. Quick Tips for Creating an Outdoor Room. - For Small Spaces: Add vertical elements. Trellises with climbing vines and/or light strings wrapped around them when placed near a small bistro set adds interest and creates the illusion of a room. - For Wide Open Spaces: Use a gazebo or trellises to create "walls" to define an open area. - On a Budget: Inexpensive light strings, lanterns and/or oil lamps and torches create mood lighting, as well as allow late night entertaining and enjoyment of the outdoor room. The atmosphere lighting creates can really pull together a space, large or small, so for tighter budgets, these are great initial buys. - That Transitions into Fall: Firepits and a lot of outdoor lighting elements are a great way to extend the usage time outdoors when the weather gets cooler and days get shorter. ### About Smith & Hawken, Ltd. Smith & HawkenR is the premier authority in outdoor living, dedicated to providing products distinguished by authenticity, style and above all, fine craftsmanship. Smith & Hawken's products are sold across the country through 58 Smith & HawkenR retail stores, its catalog and Internet site, as well as at select, high-end independent garden centers. Based in Novato, California, Smith & Hawken is a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.