Lawn and Garden--Outdoor Living Category shows steady growth at National Hardware Show

The Lawn & Garden/Outdoor Living area at the National Hardware Show continues its steady growth in 2011, reflecting the growing trends of outdoor rooms, Staycation and organic and “grow-your-own” gardening. The show, which will be held May 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will offer the latest product innovations from more than 600 exhibitors.

“Americans have expanded their living spaces to their backyards, and the Lawn & Garden/Outdoor Living section at the National Hardware Show has grown right along with this trend,” said Rich Russo, event director, National Hardware Show. “The 2011 event will showcase not only the growing number of products for America’s outdoor rooms, but the latest in green and organic products.”

This year’s event will also feature the first-ever Lawn, Garden & Outdoor Living Innovation Awards, to be presented May 11 on the NRHA Stage. These awards focus on innovative new products that compel the merchant to buy in this growing product category. Entries will be on display in the main lobby and will be judged by leading merchants from retailers and distributors, as well as industry experts. Awards will be presented in Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention categories.