Summer Tips to Transform Your Backyard -- From Barren to Beautiful

Summer Tips to Transform Your Backyard -- From Barren to Beautiful

HGTV's 'Curb Appeal' Host Bill Duggan Dishes on Backyard Style

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that spring has sprung, backyard parties and outdoor picnics are in full swing. There's nothing better than enjoying an evening outdoors with your family and friends, in a setting where you can proudly entertain. Is your backyard warm weather ready? From lighting to lounges to fountains and fire ant control, we have some quick ideas for making the most of your yard!

TopChoice(R) fire ant control and Bill Duggan of HGTV's "Curb Appeal" offer these tips to spruce up your outdoor surroundings and stay protected (did you know fire ants are one of the most dangerous insects, with four out of five bites occurring in the backyard?):

Spring Check-Up: Four Simple Tips to Beautify Your Yard

-- Turn your yard into an outdoor oasis. To create a calming outdoor
space this summer, try incorporating water into the setting. Anything
from a soothing fountain to a zen koi pond will do the trick. Already
have water fixtures? Update your look with terra cotta pieces or
bright summer yellows and blues for a fresh appeal.
-- Create a glowing ambiance. Illuminate your outdoor area and create
the mood with seasonal lighting. For entertaining, festive string
lights or tiki torches are an inexpensive way to brighten up your
yard. Candles can be used to create an intimate mood, or replace your
outdoor bulbs with a lower wattage for a warmer tone.
-- Bring the comfort of the indoors outside. Soften your space with
comfortable seating. Update hard outdoor furniture with vibrant
cushions and pillows. Create a lounge space with plush outdoor sofas,
chaises and armchairs in weatherproof materials.
-- Keep your area pest-free. Even a gorgeous yard cannot be enjoyed with
creepy-crawly disturbing guests. TopChoice can control one of the
peskiest insects, the fire ant, for up to one full year with one
professional application, allowing you to relax in your party-perfect
pagoda. For more information visit http://www.nofireants.com/.

Source: Bayer Environmental Science

CONTACT: Jessica Sharp, +1-215-790-4412, jsharp@tierneyagency.com, for
Bayer Environmental Science

Web site: http://www.nofireants.com/

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