LIVE MUSIC, ART AUCTION, LANDSCAPES AND FAMILY HEADLINE SPARKS’ ARTS IN BLOOM FESTIVAL

Moms will be treated to a special day under the sun for this spring’s Arts in Bloom celebration at the Sparks Marina Park. The event, an inspirational art festival featuring the region’s top artists will feature music from American Idol finalist, Elliot Yamin, host a popular celebrity plate-painting auction and new this year, showcase informational landscaping sessions from title sponsor, Reno Lawn & Landscape. These free events have been brought together this Mother’s Day to support the Northern Nevada affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Reno Lawn & Landscape has spared no expense on their display this year. The 400 square-foot landscaping space will highlight a variety of project ideas to help motivate your creative side. But if you’re looking for a pleasing landscape and have a limited budget, they’ve also priced out a number of attractive and simple enhancements to accent your current yard, most priced near or under $800 installed.

“Our goal this year was to help customers visualize the landscape features and then have the price right there in front of them,” said Robert Jenne, Residential Sales Estimator for the company. “In this tight economy, we believe the best strategy is to make sure the customers know all the details at the beginning of the project. This keeps the customer in the driver’s seat while we’re there to help along the way.”

Beside the free gear giveaways for adults and kids, there will be landscaping discussions all throughout the day to help guide attendees toward their next successful project.

“Even if you’re just planning on adding some simple, cost-effective features to beautify your current yard, Reno Lawn & Landscape’s professional team will be on hand to answer any questions,” Jenne said.

“Have a honey-do list for your yard? Bring it!” says Jenne. “Take advantage of our free sessions and the chance to talk to the pros. We’ll walk you through it.”

Featured Landscape displays and discussion topics include:

1. Simple water-features.
   
2. Vegetable garden ideas.
   
3. Turf - costs and expectations.
   
4. Enhancing your plant palette.
   
5. Raised flower bed/planter ideas.
   
6. Flag stone paths vs. pavers.
   

What better way to spend your Mother’s Day Sunday? Be sure to catch American Idol finalist, Elliot Yamin at 1:00 p.m. and then watch local musicians Lorentzen Family Singers and Escalade. Enjoy some great food and bask in the sun at the first outdoor arts festival of the year.

Event schedule is as follows:

10:00 a.m. - Live musical entertainment, Art vendors, food & beverage sales and landscape sessions begin

12:00 noon - Celebrity painted-plate auction

1:00 p.m. - Live musical entertainment and landscape sessions continue

If you have any questions about the event, Google ARTS IN BLOOM and click on the top result.

 

NEW GARDEN FOR CARSON CANCER CENTERNEW GARDEN FOR CARSON CANCER CENTER

RENO, NV – March 19, 2009 – Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center has broken ground on its new 12,500-square-foot Cancer Center Garden. Signature Landscapes has begun construction on this new and unique addition to the existing cancer center’s landscape. According to estimator, Tim Laskowski, this is a very custom project. “This garden was more designed and far more creative than most commercial projects we come across. It’s going to be beautiful.” 

The footprint will include tiered patios and expansive wall work as well as attractive plateaus and walkways. A subtle water feature will offer ambient audio to the serene environment. 

Signature Landscapes was the landscape contractor for the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in 2005 and continues to service the organization today.

LANDSCAPE FIRMS TEAM UP TO IMPROVE GROUNDS AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENO, NV – April 22, 2009 – Signature Landscapes is helping to enhance student outdoor areas at local public charter school, High Desert Montessori School. This community service represents the company’s effort to honor Earth Day in collaboration with the Nevada Landscape Association’s first annual PLANET Day of Service.

With the help of Western Turf who is providing the sod for the 11,000 square-foot field, Signature Landscapes crews will be arriving 7:30 a.m. Thursday to help unroll the giant sod rolls from the turf tractor.  “We’ve already spent the past weekend preparing the grounds for the new landscaping,” said Steve Fine, marketing manager for Signature Landscapes. “We’re really excited to see the kids playing and learning on this new field.”

This is also a community event with 20 school and local volunteers expected to show up and provide assistance. Last week, an anonymous donor donated a rich humus & mineral-treated mix Full Circle Compost all the way from Minden which will allow the new turf to thrive in the new area.

“It’s important to understand, our effort now will affect kids for years, and that’s where we get our gratification,” said Fine. “This is what makes landscaping fun.”

Photos for the event early Thursday morning: