If you wish to change your preferences, see the instructions at the bottom. $$parm1$$ Dear $$firstname$$ Spring is officially here and, as usual, that means plenty of excitement is brewing in Greendale. My kids are enjoying their spring break, the daffodils are in bloom, and we’ve just wrapped up our May issue, which is packed with 101+ ideas and tips to get your backyard in beautiful shape this season. Think spring! Through this Web Plus newsletter, subscribers get even more, like Tips for Pairing Plants and some bonus Container Champions that will look great on your patio, deck or entryway. We’re also debuting our new video: Container Planting Tips featuring Plant Doctor, Melinda Myers. Busy gardeners will find useful tips for Gardening on the Go. And we’ve included instructions for building the Simplest Garden Bench in the world. For the veggie grower, you’ll find great advice on how to grow Container-Grown Tomatoes and our very own GreenMan Podcasts. We’ve also included an article on Xeriscaping, a method used to conserve water in any environment, as well as one reader’s solution to her watering dilemma—a Budget Tower Sprinkler. Your May issue should arrive within the next week or two. Meanwhile, you can start getting excited about the spring issue by enjoying your Plus features right now! Happy Spring! -Jeff Nowak, Executive Editor $$parm2$$ ----------------- Container Tomatoes Delicious tomatoes in small spaces. See how. Visit: http://www.backyardlivingmagazine.com/RD.asp?ID=340&pmcode=$$refurl-link$$&email=$$email$$&indID=$$individualid$$ ----------------- Busy Gardeners 5 tips for busy gardeners. Check out these timesavers. Visit: http://www.backyardlivingmagazine.com/RD.asp?ID=349&pmcode=$$refurl-link$$&email=$$email$$&indID=$$individualid$$ ----------------- Xeriscaping Use this garden strategy to conserve water in any environment. Start conserving. 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