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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 29, 2008 -- Vancouver, BC - Coming off their recent successful participation at the EPIC: Sustainable Living Expo, Aloe Designs' commitment to sustainable gardening practices is stronger than ever. They also know that Spring showers and April's National Garden Month mark when your readers are in the spirit of renewal, and much of that begins in the home.

"Organic" and "Green" have become household words of eco-enlightened individuals interested in reading and learning about local sources, natural fertilizer options, kids gardening, etc; Who better to help you cover garden tips and trends than the expert garden designers of Aloe Designs, Caitlin and Owen Black. Samples of gardening trends they are knowledgeable on:

The 3 R's of

Gardening:
Recognizing the importance of making green garden practices easy and accessible, Caitlin and Owen Black constantly teach how to apply the 3's of sustainability to the backyard. Reduce, reuse and recycle are common practice in most households, but as summer is approaching, those same practices can be used outside with amazing results in the garden.

Hiring A Garden Designer:
For many, hiring a designer is viewed as an extravagant splurge reserved for the Joneses. Caitlin & Owen Black have been on both sides of the fence, working for landscape & design firms before they launched their own design company. Seeing a need for sustainable, unpretentious and modern garden design, the couple created Aloe Designs with a philosophy that

even without a green thumb - a beautiful garden space is within easy reach for everyone. They share tips on what to look for when hiring a garden design team.

Edible Landscape - An Urban Farming Renaissance:
One way to join the organic trend is planting an edible garden around your home. Edible flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs are a great way to inject colour and texture into conventional garden planting. "Swiss chard, lettuces, herbs, blueberries and nasturtiums are a fun way to mix things up,"� Suggests Caitlin. "Best of all these plants offer the beginner gardener positive reinforcement, the more you snip and pick, the more they grow. Herbs in particular, can be very forgiving if you forget to water them on occasion, plus herbs are great for encouraging culinary creativity!"

A wealth of tips and knowledge from garden design expert at Aloe Designs. For Expert Comment on stories you are developing, please contact:

Caitlin and Owen Black
Aloe Designs
1.604.916.7086
info[at]aloedesigns[dot]com
blog: www.nesting.typepad.com


About Aloe Design: www.aloesdesigns.com
Aloe Designs is a Vancouver garden design group that creates outdoor living spaces to reflect the individuality of our clients. Our fresh approach transforms patios, balconies, landscaped yards or rooftops into garden sanctuaries. Our design team provides a full package from consultation and design, to installation. Through the process we are committed to sourcing organic and sustainable resources to rare, locally crafted goods. Move outdoors. Live outside.

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