DES MOINES, Iowa (January 29, 2008) – Des Moines Home & Garden Show landscapers will be taking visitors around the world with this year’s internationally themed gardens. The participating landscapers and themes are:

• Country Landscapes – Lounge in a hammock, dip your toes in the sand and enjoy lush tropical flowers in this Mexican garden.

• Just Add Water – Stroll through rural Canada in a wooded backyard including a soothing woodland stream.

• Water Designs – Feel at peace in a Mediterranean water world with fantastic water features and beautiful stone work.

• A+ Lawn & Landscape – Throw a coin in the fountain and smell the roses while visiting the patio of this Italian garden.

• Advanced Landscape Solutions – Paper lanterns, Buddha statues and a variety of pines will make this Japanese garden a peaceful retreat.

The gardens will take each company three days to complete and will be ready to view and enjoy Feb. 6-10.

About the Des Moines Home & Garden Show
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, the Des Moines Home & Garden Show – The Big One!SM is the city’s oldest and largest show of its kind, featuring the latest trends in home, garden and interior design concepts from hundreds of companies. Scheduled for Feb. 6-10, 2008, this year’s show will be the largest in its 30-year history. Visit www.desmoineshomeandgardenshow.com or call 800-HOM-SHOW (800-466-7469) for more information.

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Posted: January 29, 2008 at 11:50 am by erica