Central Florida, Meet Celeb Landscape Designer AHMED HASSAN!

Ahmed Hassan is an accredited landscape designer, consultant and gardener.  He owns Ahmed Hassan Landscape Services (AHLS) LLC, a landscape design, installation, and maintenance company and has collaborated on several landscape and construction projects throughout the country.  Ahmed has served as guest contributor for the CBS Early Show and NBC’s Today Show and is a guest columnist for several publications including the new HGTV magazine. 

Come out to the Central Florida Home + Garden Show and meet Ahmed Hassan.  He will be appearing on Saturday & Sunday (April 5 & 6).

What do you gather most of your inspiration for your new projects?

My inspirations for outdoor spaces stem from nature and natural spaces. I love to see boulders and rock formations, water features that have a natural look and flare to them. In my opinion, a good landscape blends into the natural surrounding, maybe with a little more “bling” and comfort concepts but it should look and feel like a natural environment.

What gardening trend or item are you coveting this season?

I'm going back to the earth. I'm most interested in growing food at home, so lots of edibles, composting and building with natural stone. I'm also living in our newly purchased home and looking forward to keeping everything as organic as possible. While I'm not a puritan, I'd feel better about the health and well being of my family and our new puppy "Chloe" if only organic products were used here at home.

What's your favorite gardening/landscaping APP?

That's cute, a Landscaping APP!!!  I just use Google. :-)   When I was growing up and learning all that I could about landscape and gardening it wasn't nearly as easy as it is today. 

APRIL 4-6, 2014

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

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10 NOT-TO-MISS FEATURES AT BIRMINGHAM HOME & GARDEN SHOW

There are hundreds of reasons to head over to the Birmingham Home and Garden Show at downtown’s BJCC February 13-16.  

If you’re looking for the top 10, here’s what can’t be missed:

1.Ahmed Hassan from DIY’s Yard Crashers.  Ready to ditch the brown, wintry tundra for the green yards of Spring? Get tips to get  garden ready directly from one of the industry’s top experts Ahmed Hassan. Ahmed is best known from DIY Network’s Yard Crashers will be sharing behind-the-scenes tricks and tips from the popular series with show guests on Saturday and Sunday

2. Retro Rad Diva Emily Ellyn.  Don’t miss Emily Ellyn’s “jam sessions”. The “Retro Rad Diva” will share how to turn Mother Nature’s seasonal produce bounty into delicious homemade jams and jellies. She’ll share her culinary wisdom and recipes with guests  on Friday and Saturday.

3. Birmingham Bargain Mom. Back by popular demand, Christie “Birmingham Bargain Mom” Dedman will appear at the show daily with tried-and-true tips on saving money on groceries and items for the home.

4. Lush Feature Gardens. The weather outside may still be frightful, but the inside of the BJCC is so delightful with a quartet of lush feature gardens.

5. Southern Living Plant Collection Stage.  The region’s top horticultural experts are in the house and on the Southern Living Plant Collections Stage, including Carmen Johnston who will share the hottest spring colors for 2014.

6. Calling All Foodies.  The second floor of the Birmingham Home and Garden Show houses the spacious Western Supermarket sampling pavilion – that’s right, SAMPLES.

7. Honoring Our Finest -Hero Day. On Thursday only, the show honors local heroes.  Military and first responders in uniform or with valid ID get FREE admission to the show.

8. Exclusive Show Only Deals. The Birmingham Home and Garden Show gathers more than 300 of the area’s top home improvement experts under one roof for the ultimate destination to shop, compare and save on projects. Also, many vendors offer special discounts that exclusive to home show guests. 

9. Buy Online and Save. Everyone’s looking to save some green – show guests who buy their tickets online prior to the show save $3 off regular admission – and get to bypass the lines at the show.

10. Craft Beer Tasting. Birmingham Magazine is hosting a seasonal craft beer tasting just for show guests on Friday evening at the show. 

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Ahmed Hassan: How to Give Your Concrete Patio a Tile Makeover!

Here at Marketplace Events, we love Ahmed Hassan! This landscaping guru from the DIY Network's Yard Crashers has some incredible skills when it comes to creating stunning outdoor living spaces.

We were lucky enough to have Hassan stop by several of our Home and Garden Events this past season, but if you missed him (of if you want more of him) check out his 1 minute quick tip below!

We also asked Hassan a couple quick questions!

• Describe your design style in five words or less.
• "Natural, organic, sensible, creative, collaborative."
• What design trend or item are you coveting this season?
• "Multi tasking. Products and/or elements that serve several purposes or address several situations."

A special thanks to Ahmed Hassan fir stopping by our Home Shows this season. 

For more information on any of our shows, visit our website now!

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