prosper as consumers opt for home improvements over home sales. According to a March 2010 survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects, 95.6 percent continue to be interested in seating/dining areas. Weatherized outdoor furniture garnered the interest of 77.1 percent, while outdoor lighting registered with 93.4 percent.

No surprises there. As people spend more time at home both as families and entertaining friends, they are willing to purchase items to make their outdoor space more

Summer Classics

comfortable – if they perceive good value and high quality.

Some of the hottest trends for this season bring the luxuries of the indoors to the patio or garden. With the plethora of products available, there’s no need to sacrifice comfort for style - the backyard can be both beautiful and functional.

Floors 9 and 10 of Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens. have a great selection of products for stylish and relaxing outdoor living. From serving carts to decadent umbrellas with Mp3 docks, you can make sure your customer is the host of the hottest/coolest parties in town with these great outdoor accessories.