The KSHE Great Green Yard Giveaway
Sweet Meat's yard could use a little help. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION HAS PASSED.

No more entries will be accepted. The KSHE judges are evaluating the submitted contest profiles.

Five (5) finalists will be selected. Each finalist's lawn will be featured in a video profile; KSHE95.com visitors will be able to view the videos and vote for who they think is the most deserving of a Great Green Yard makeover!

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From organic fertilizers that are safer for your kids and pets to rain harvesting that gathers your roof water for use in your garden, there is no shortage of sustainable practices and products available for greening up your yard care today.

KSHE 95 and EcoLifeSTL.com have teamed up with some of the best names in St. Louis landscaping, including Terry's Home & Garden and St. Louis Composting, for a "green" yard giveaway. Think you deserve a new yard?

Enter today and you could win a beautiful new yard valued at up to $25,000 - including organic fertilizers, composts, mulch, native plantings, rain harvesting, LED lighting, outdoor furniture and more - thanks to prizes and support from great businesses like Forrest Keeling Nursery, Accent Outdoor Lighting, MPR Supply Company, Nature’s Re-Creation, Hackmann Lumber, WorldofGreen.com’s 21 Days of Summer, and Ron Kaufman of Bank of America.

Our team of judges will review your entry. The Top 5 picks will be pitted against each other in an online video vote off (don't worry, we'll come out and shoot the video of your yard, you just provide why you should win!). The videos will be posted to KSHE95.com and voted on by KSHE listeners and your friends – so get ready to make your pitch.

Deadline to enter: July 31st.

Bank of America Bank of America
Ron Kaufman of Bank of America applies his 10 years of experience in the residential lending industry and his specialty in new construction and renovation lending to green projects throughout St. Louis. As a NAHB Certified Green Professional, he not only understands the principals behind green building, but is proud to support campaigns like this one to help introduce green concepts to the general community. Ron would love to help you finance your efforts in green building, whether they are a new Green home, a Green renovation project, an energy-efficiency upgrade or an eco-friendly landscaping overhaul like this one. Contact Ron today at 314.520.4601 or by email at ron.kaufman@bankofamerica.com.


Hackmann Lumber Hackmann Lumber
Hackmann Lumber and Home Centers stock a large variety of indoor and outdoor furniture in multiple colors along with a huge selection of cushions in stock. If you don't find a cushion you like we can special order in a cushion to match your style. Our wicker selection includes bistro sets, gliders, table sets, chairs, loveseats, end tables, coffee tables, and tête-à-têtes. Also on display is a large selection of aluminum, metal, wrought iron, and wood outdoor furniture and accessories. Including gliders, swings, gazebos, umbrellas, custom wood furniture, and children’s playhouse. Hackmann stocks a complete line of charcoal, L.P. gas, and Natural gas grills, which includes Big Green Egg, Broilmaster, Ducane, MHP, and Weber.


World of Green World of Green
World of Green is a new online destination for the largest assortment of earth-friendly products presented in a fresh, new way.

World of Green provides consumers with the best assortment in organic, natural and non-toxic products that help people live more earth friendly. Create your dream green home inside and out with our large selection of Home & Garden products, find hundreds of eco-friendly Fashion & Gifts, shop for sustainable products for the entire EcoFamily, pamper yourself with Natural Beauty products or learn about EcoAlternative products to infuse green into your daily routine.

Join our WOG Community and Facebook Fan page to receive product giveaways & the latest trends and information on how you can make a difference. It's just not shopping, it's Inspired Shopping.


Accent Outdoor Lighting Accent Outdoor Lighting
Give your home a beautiful nighttime facelift with strategically-placed outdoor lighting. Energy-efficient, cost-effective and dramatically elegant lighting. See what Accent can do to enhance the value and beauty of your home. Call us at 636-530-9999 for a free estimate and demonstration. AccentOutdoorLights.com


MPR Supply MPR Supply Company
MPR Supply Company has a green solution for every yard. Our company has been committed to supplying the highest quality landscape related materials since its founding in 1991. Our experienced staff is prepared to satisfy your needs in the greens industry with Irrigation Association Certified system design and is second to none in technical support. If you're looking for an installer, we'd be happy to make a recommendation from our network of proficient and reliable contractors. Look us up online today at MPRsupply.com, email us at info@mprsupply.com or call us at 314.426.4838.


Nature's Re-Creations Nature's Re-Creations
Recognized as the area's premier waterfall builder after winning first place in North America's Pond & Waterfall Building Contest as well as becoming St. Louis' first certified RainXchange™ Professional, we pride ourselves in quality and education.

Our mission: Creative design and installation of sustainable spaces, focused around the natural beauty and preservation of water - life's most precious resource, is the driving force behind every project. Our passion extends beyond the beauty and tranquility each feature brings to our clients.

To conserve water and preserve our freshwater resource we can now incorporate rain water harvesting (RainXchange) into a project, making it more sustainable. A RainXchange system will prevent storm water runoff while recycling rain water to be reused for landscape irrigation.


Forrest Keeling Nursery Forrest Keeling Nursery
Rain gardens, butterfly gardens, no-mow wildflower meadows. Many homeowners are looking to low-maintenance native plants and cultivars to improve their home landscapes. Come see why Forrest Keeling's Garden Center is one of the Midwest's most unique garden centers. We offer a broad selection of native perennials, trees and shrubs as well as improved selections and cultivars. With more than 500 species in stock, consider Forrest Keeling Nursery for your spring gardening needs.

Open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday 8-5; Sunday 10-4
ForrestKeeling.com





St. Louis Composting


EcoLifeSTL.com

ECOLIFESTL - YOUR SOURCE FOR A GREEN ST. LOUIS

EcoLifeSTL.com is a Green-lifestyle portal focused on promoting sustainability and environmental awareness in the St. Louis community. Our aim is to bring the green-lifestyle message to both the average consumer - new to eco commitment and wanting to learn, and to aid and connect those actively pursuing a sustainable lifestyle. As a gathering place for green-minded individuals, companies and organizations, we facilitate connection, education and cooperation in St. Louis' eco-lifestyle.

Visit us at EcoLifeSTL.com


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