Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Mar
21
4 home remedies that will put more money in your pocket
March 21, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – What do you like to do for fun when you have some free time on your hands? Whether it’s seeing the latest blockbuster, sampling a delicious entree or taking a road trip, chances are your passions cost money. If you’re like many Amer…
Mar
19
Simple strategies to stay on trend in your garden
March 19, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Life is just better with the perfect accessories, isn’t it? A modern space looks amazing with a bright rug and your favorite piece of art. At work, strategically placed plants and family photos breathe life into any cubicle.
Accessories enhance your home and add personality. But what about your outdoor living space? A beautiful garden is easy to create and can fit into any size footprint. Gardening with a variety of textures and colors brings an instant wow factor. Best of all, you don’t have to commit to a single trend. You can change trends with the seasons, adding bold, colorful new looks throughout the year.
This guide will show you how.
Spring into gardening season
This is where it all begins, when that first breath of fresh spring air brings life to your garden.
Because spring days — especially mornings — can still be frustratingly cold, you’ll want to start your garden off with a hardier flower that can withstand the cooler mornings and warm afternoons. Cool Wave Pansies have the resilience you need to keep your garden looking great throughout the early spring until those warmer temps finally arrive. Planting these durable flowers is easy and they don’t require constant care.
But what if you don’t have a large space? No problem! Add these beautiful blooms to hanging baskets and patio containers to give your outdoor area a simple facelift everyone will notice.
Solutions for summer celebrations
Summertime is full of party possibilities, so why not use your garden to make your event the envy of your stylish friends? Wave Petunias are perfect for Mother’s Day and the Flying the Flag combination of red, white and blue is a must for the Fourth of July. It’s easy to get creative for any event with Wave Petunia’s Plug & Play Combos because they make tailoring your garden for any occasion a breeze.
This is also a great time of year to branch out and add some fun new twists to your already amazing garden. Fresh herbs and tomatoes, anyone? The Italian Bistro container recipe gives you the best of both worlds — a beautiful patio statement and delicious summer salad, all in one pot.
Delightful options for the dog days of summer
Things are heating up this time of year, but keeping your garden bright and fresh is simple. Bold tropical colors like the Easy Wave South Beach combo and Tidal Wave Red Velour are all heat lovers and easy to maintain. They’ll grow quickly to fill out any container or basket, and you can watch it happen from the comfort of your air-conditioned home.
For more information and to see examples of trending gardens, visit www.wave-rave.com.
Mar
12
The best nutrition for your backyard chickens
March 12, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Raising backyard chickens has been a growing trend in the United States over the past several years. Consumers crave choice in their family’s diet, which often includes food they have grown or raised themselves. Raising a backyard flock h…
Mar
12
The best nutrition for your backyard chickens
March 12, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Raising backyard chickens has been a growing trend in the United States over the past several years. Consumers crave choice in their family’s diet, which often includes food they have grown or raised themselves. Raising a backyard flock h…
Mar
5
How to keep your seafood wild
March 5, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Every day, consumers are bombarded with buzzwords when selecting groceries — natural, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and so on. Coupled with news headlines about the environmental impacts of growing, raising and catching food, it’s n…
Mar
5
Ideas to help you reap big rewards from your garden
March 5, 2018 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Get active outdoors with a hobby more satisfying than binge-watching another television series. As a pastime, gardening can help you eat delicious, more flavorful food while transforming your patio or yard into a colorful hangout for butterflie…