Lasting Style Meets Everyday Life

The Perfect Pulled Pork   In this episode, Chad Harris from TheGardenGates.com gives you some simple instructions on cooking the perfect pulled pork.   Steps for Mouth Watering Madness - Quick Tips  1/2 lbs lump coal per pound of meat Combine seasonings - Sweet/Savory/Heat  Cook 1 hr per pound of meat Internal Temperature 200 degrees 

Artificial Turf In this episode, Chad Harris from TheGardenGates.com, explains the pros and cons about installing artificial turf at your home.  He gives you the steps, cost, and long-term lifetime cost.   Read his latest blog here.  

Favorite Fall Flowers in New Orleans Looking for right fall flower combination for your garden?  Take 20 minutes and listen to Chad Harris give you professional advice on finding the right flowers, right planting time and a little be of luck for the perfect fall color.  In this episode you will learn about: Delphiniums  Fox Gloves  Shasta Daisies  Holly Hocks  Pansies  Sonnet Snap Dragons  Alyssum Make sure to grab a pen and paper because you're going to want to take notes.  

Fall Planting in New Orleans Learn about the ideal time for fall seasonal planting in New Orleans with Chad Harris from TheGardenGates.com.   In this episode you will learn: Timing your flower planting Fertilizing Pruning and Maintenance  Weed Preventative  Read the latest article about fall planting here.   

Episode 23: Privacy Tree Planting Finding the right privacy tree planting for the home or garden will allow you to create a beautiful landscape.  Tree planting is the beginning of your landscape identity at your home.   Int this episode, Chad Harris from TheGardenGatesLandscapingCompany.com, shares his experience in tree planting in New Orleans.  Get some simple tips, tricks and insight to tree planting.       

Fermob Bistro Chair The Fermob bistro chair is a colorful outdoor patio chair that will bring years of enjoyment to any home.  The folding chair comes in 24 colors, sold in a pair and shipped in the United States for free.  Learn more about the Fermob folding bistro chair by visiting thegardentgates.com.      

Design and Care for the Landscape Landscape design and care must coexist on every project.  Landscape design without landscape care or vice versa will ultimately cost money and provide poor results.  Landscape Design and Landscape Care Planning: Hire a seasoned landscape professional company Make a list of all required elements of the landscape  Submit a realistic budget  Ask about long term service contracts  Select a company then develop a plan  Understanding landscape design and landscape care are essential for long-term results for your home landscape or business.  Get more information about landscaping in Metairie or New Orleans by visiting here.  

Fermob Table Outdoor Bistro Colorful Bistro Tables from France come in 24 colors and are sold online at TheGardenGates.com.   Fermob Product Details  Fermob is a French garden furniture manufacturer that sells patio, pool, and park outdoor furniture. Fermob garden furniture comes in 24 colors and many different styles. All Fermob outdoor garden furniture is shipped and sold online. Fermob offers folding chairs, stacking chairs, lounge chairs, small side tables, round folding tables in steel and aluminum. Call 1-877-780-6699 with questions about ordering garden furniture. Highest Quality Standards  24 Amazing Colors  Made in France     

Christmas Trees in New Orleans and Metairie  The Garden Gates offers the highest quality Christmas tree delivered in New Orleans and Metairie. Each tree is selected with your needs in mind.  Our trees are grown on small tree farmers in North Carolina and cut a few days before being loaded into shipping trailers.   The Ultimate Christmas Delivery Service Fraser Fir Christmas Tree  Leak Proof Cinco Tree Stand Removal bag Tree preservative  Additional cost for lights 

Estate Fountains Understanding everything about estate fountains is important before making any purchase. Chad Harris, from TheGardenGates.com, is the industry expert in large garden fountain sales in the US.  Learn more about large garden fountains and outdoor decor by visiting here. 

Nora Holmes-State Farm Insurance Agent in Metairie and New Orleans. Norma Holmes is one good neighbor.  She loves all our 4 legged friends, avid gardener, brews a wicked compost, active in the community and business powerhouse.( let’s just say she wins lots of awards… #supastar)   Well. I am sure Nora tells a different story, so let’s hear from her. Meet Nora Holmes Tells us about yourself: 28 Plus Years of Experience with State Farm 10 year Presidential Award  Avid gardener-  Compost everything  Learned gardening from her Grandfather on a farm  What was your most frustrating moment? When I realized I was unable to understand how insurance was explained to people, me included.   How did you go from frustrating to “ Awesomeness” When I discovered that I could just talk with customers about what they need and how I could help them find the right solutions- without ever selling something.  Just talking.   What is the best advice to our listeners?  What should they pay attention/look for in protecting their own lifestyle- Interview Links Norma Holmes Sponsors Audible.com Receive a free 30 day trial membership and 1 audiobook download by visiting here. TheGardenGates.com Receive free shipping + 10% off with coupon code ” style “.  Use coupon code during checkout. Subscribe Lasting Style Meets Everyday Life

Donna Hilton creates amazing works of art by hand using natural materials combined with clays as well as canvases.  Each piece is created by hand making each piece unique to the end user.  Donna’s daughter, Courtney helps complete pieces -----

Being inspired by a radio commerical, Chad Harris from Lasting Style Meets Everday Life, breaks down the gift giving.  Chad did the research and used his social media skills to reach out to a female demographic of both married and single ladies from 30-60 years old and boy did they share some good ones.    Top Don't: Spanx  Dead Grandma's Sweater     Top Do's: Listen  Take Mental Notes   

Jesse Edmondson is a natural born football fan that loves landscape design, the dawgs and looking for the perfect garden.  He grew up sending Saturdays working in the yard with his family and attended UGA where is found is passion for landscape design.   Learn more about Jesse's landscape projects by visiting here.

Beth & Chad Harris from Lasting Style Meets Everyday life introduce Sara Draper, general manager of TheGardenGates.com.  Sara is a graduate of the LSU landscape architecture program in Baton Rouge, LA as well as a mom to Ethan and wife to Eric Draper living in Metairie, LA. mSara found her connection to landscape at a young age by the influence of her grandfather who was a master gardener.   Learn more about Sara and the journey to create a outdoor space that will bring years of enjoyment as well as provide value to all that come in the future.    visit www.athomewithbethandchad.com and www.thegardengates.com 

Beth & Chad Harris introduce you to a key team member, super mom and champion poster maker- Alyse Mouledoux.  Alyse is known as the Bella Notte Linens Expert as well as marketing director at TheGardenGates.com.  She shares her favorite places to eat, her sons duck fascination and her insight into Bella Notte Linens bedding.   Learn more about Bella Notte Linens by visiting www.thegardengates.com or read the latest blogs on athomewithbethandchad.com. 

Get the inside scope on " How To Design your Outdoor Spaces for entertaining, gathering and dining at home with outdoor furniture.  Beth and Chad talk about types of outdoor furniture, places to put outdoor furniture and combining outdoor decor with outdoor spaces at your home.     Learn more by visiting athomewithbethandchad.com or www.thegardengates.com

Gardening Made Simple was born at The Garden Gates in 2002 to help non gardeners become " landscape wizards"  with the guidance of garden designer, Chad Harris.  Over the year the program grew and turned into a DIY for a Green Thumb.  Join Beth & Chad as they chat about how to start, how to get the soil ready and how to finish with a something other than a shovel.    Learm more by visiting www.athomewithbethandchad.com, www.gardeningmadesimple.com and shop online at www.thegardengates.com. 

The Refresh is all about updating and repurposing your home furnishing and introducing all pieces to " Refresh" your style.  Beth & Chad give you some recommendation about finding the right designer for your home as well as taking you on the journey of discovery.     Learn more about Beth & Chad Harris by visiting www.athomewithbethandchad.com and www.thegardengates.com.     

Succulents are wonderful, easy and whimsical plants that just about anyone can be successful at growing.  Beth & Chad talk about watering, light, care and containers that work.  In the end, succulents are perfect for a beginner as well as an experienced gardener.   Learn more about Home and Garden tips, tricks and hacks with Beth & Chad.  Visit athomewithbethandchad.com or thegardengates.com for everything home and garden.