Video: Celebrate Spring with Gardening!
Thanks to the brutal winter we've had this year, millions of Americans are anxiously waiting for spring and looking forward to spending more time in their backyards and gardens, taking advantage of their outdoor living and dining space.  

Home improvement expert Leslie Segrete is at the Philadelphia International Flower Show. You'll probably remember Leslie from TLC's Trading Spaces and While You Were Out.  Leslie shares tips and tricks for creating a fresh look for an outdoor living space this summer -- no matter what the budget or home aesthetic.   

Leslie's tips include:
·         Recent decorating trends that are helping homeowners create inviting outdoor spaces.  It's no longer about simple picnic tables on patios or decks.  There are many new, trendy ways to create welcoming ambience.

·         Tips for the environmentally conscious consumer and how to incorporate recycled plastics and other innovative materials in decking, furniture and even lighting.   Most consumers don't realize these materials are also sturdy and are typically stain and water resistant and don't attract pesky backyard bugs.  More tips at www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/garden

·         Grow-Up:  Short on space in your yard?  Vertical gardens are a conservationists dream, allowing plant lovers to create hanging gardens in even the smallest corners.  Vertical gardens can create a flower or vegetable source on just about any type of wall. They help turn even the smallest studio apartment or backyard deck into a garden oasis. And bonus - many of them are made from recycled plastics soda bottles so you can feel "green" by adding green to your home.

·         Simple backyard DIY projects that can make a big impact for an outdoor living space:  How to use flowers and shrubs to add a splash of color while creating an intimate space that evokes an actual room.