Dobbies Garden Centre raises £150m for acquisitions (Daily Telegraph)
Dobbies Garden Centre, the retailer majority-owned by supermarket group Tesco, is to raise £150m to finance acquisitions and reduce debt as it tries to put a difficult 2007 behind it.
Eos (Multi-Housing News)
In an effort to promote sustainability, East Teak Fine Hardwoods now offers two eco-friendly woods, teak and rosewood, which are made from 100 percent recycled material. Both woods are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified.
New Mexico Resources (KRQE Albuquerque)
New Mexico Drought Monitor ? The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may very.
Revisiting your old patio furniture (The Tuscaloosa News)
You didn t bring the outdoor furniture inside for the winter, or even cover it. Now, your chairs and patio table, even the umbrella, look plug ugly. No need to panic, though. Just give them a good cleaning, maybe even new paint, and they ll look fresh as spring.Whither the wicker
Princess plans to add adult-only decks to entire fleet (USA Today)
Princess plans to add quiet, adult-only deck areas to its entire fleet of ships, expanding the popular Sanctuary spots that debuted on the Crown Princess in 2006. For a $10 fee, cruisers can lounge on plush, outdoor furniture while stewards bring around face towels and water atomizers.
Miracle-Gro Survey Reveals Most Americans Are Missing Healthy Boost from Being Outside (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
While 83 percent of Americans say spending time outdoors makes them feel refreshed, healthy and excited, 61 percent admit they don't take enough advantage of the restorative powers of nature.
Revisiting the patio furniture (Bradenton Herald)
S pring is in full bloom, so that means it's time to get your outdoor furniture in shape for the summer.
Bringing old outdoor furniture back to life (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By ALAN J. HEAVENS You didn't bring the outdoor furniture inside for the winter, or even cover it. Now, your chairs and patio table, even the umbrella, look plug ugly. No need to panic, though. Just give them a good cleaning, maybe even new paint, and they'll look fresh as spring. Whither the wicker? To clean woven furniture, you'll need to get into and around those intricate weaves. And ...
Making the most of outdoor living (Carroll County Online)
At one time, outdoor living was limited to the concept of a patio and a few nice lawn chairs. But today, it can mean anything from a backyard fire pit to a fully furnished outdoor room to a beautifully landscaped pool with a tumbling waterfall.
Furniture market opens in High Point (News 14 Carolina)
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- The High Point Furniture Market opens Monday. This year, more people are trying to expand their living space, meaning there is a higher demand for outdoor furniture.
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