Sick of the same old flowerbeds and containers? This spring, don’t just
update your landscape. Wavescape it. Wavescaping — adding Wave® petunias
outdoors — can improve any space, no matter how big or small. The
all-around, up-and-down planting of vibrant Wave petunias adds dynamic
curb appeal and stylish décor to home gardens, patios or balconies.
Arrange a mixture of hanging baskets with Easy Wave(R) burgundy star and white petunias for a gorgeous summer display. (Photo: Business Wire)
“As the weather begins to warm up, many homeowners and apartment and
condo dwellers are looking for simple, low-cost projects to spruce up,
add color and bring new life to their spaces, indoor and out,” says
Claire Watson, Wave brand manager and Wavescaping Wizard. “Wavescaping
is the perfect weekend DIY project for those looking to renew their
outdoor spaces. It’s like remodeling your living room outside.”
Whether you’re a novice or an expert, Wavescaping gives gardeners the
opportunity to get creative and revitalize existing areas. And because
Wave petunias are available in five easy, spreading habits and more than
50 colors and mixes, the Wavescaping options are endless.
“Gardeners in small, urban spaces can add a pop of vibrant color by
Wavescaping their balconies with a trendy container display, and those
with more room can add larger, trailing Wave petunias to a window box or
front flowerbed,” Watson says. “If it has a Wave petunia, it’s a
Wavescape.”
There’s no project too big or too small for the Wave family. So what
kind of garden challenge can Wavescaping solve for you?
- You want to impress the neighbors …take advantage of the
beautiful, spreading and trailing habit of traditional Wave
petunias by creating vibrant, ground-hugging carpets of color
throughout your yard. Make a statement by lining the walkway to your
front door. Increase curb appeal with petunias cascading over your
landscaping. Park a wagon in your front yard and fill it with a bed of
your favorite color bloom. These dramatic, living displays are sure to
impress the neighbors! - You want to try something new … grow “up” with your garden. Break
the traditional mold and maximize your garden space by creating
vertical planters and living walls of color using mounding Tidal
Wave petunias. With a few supplies, a simple wire frame and a
variety of your favorite Wave petunias, you’ll be able to cover up an
unsightly space in your yard, like an air conditioner or old fence,
with a unique wall.
Or, create a tower
or
tree that will outshine any flowering tree. If you want to try
something different, fill your tower with mixed herbs or compact
growing vegetables to make it edible. To add flair, try incorporating
other warm-season plants, such as calibrachoa, verbena or vinca. - You have limited space … adorn your front porch and create a lush
hanging basket by placing three 4-inch petite blooming Shock
Wave petunia plants in a 10- or 12-inch basket or container. Don’t
over pack your container. Your plants shouldn’t fight for the
nutrients they need to spread and cascade over the sides. Give these
compact plants space to grow and watch how fast they fill in! For
added flair, incorporate other warm-season varieties for a mixed
container, or add seasonal items from the craft store, such as
American flags, citrus fruit or ornamental birds. - You’re not a gardener … but rather a decorator at heart, so
beautify your backyard while shedding a little light in your garden.
Try a simple project for your outdoor patio. Turn a hanging basket of Easy
Wave petunias into an elegant candelabra
with a few simple steps. Insert four tapered candles directly into the
soil of your 12-inch hanging basket of petunias straight and securely,
letting them burn until just above the flowers. Your guests will be
impressed with this touch of sophistication at your next outdoor
dinner party. - You need a gift in a snap … give the gift of growing,festive
planters of colorful Easy
Wave petunias. They make the perfect gift for the girl who has
everything! Whether it’s for your mom this Mother’s Day or the hostess
of the next backyard barbeque you attend, a basket of blooming
petunias is a pleasant surprise that keeps on giving. If you are the
hostess, give away pink or blue bundles of petunias in pots as door
prizes for the next baby shower you throw. Or, you can delight a bride
with a spread of take-home centerpieces in the theme of her wedding
palette.
For a library of Wavescaping imagery, click
here.
Find more warm-season ideas and inspiration on the newly redesigned www.Wave-Rave.com,
or m.Wave-Rave.com
on your mobile device. There, you’ll find videos, photos and music to
provide motivation, as well as a retail locator to find Wave near you.
ABOUT WAVE™: The Wave™ Family has provided gardeners
with easy-spreading color since the introduction of Wave™
petunias in 1995. The five types of petunias — Original Wave™,
Tidal Wave™, Double Wave™, Easy Wave™
and Shock Wave™ — offers dramatic color, exceptionally long
bloom time, and fantastic mounding and trailing habits for garden beds
and containers. Joining the Wave Family in 2012, Cool Wave pansies
provide the same vigorous spreading and trailing habits with the
addition of hardiness and vibrant color during the cool seasons. For
more information, visit wave-rave.com.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20130506006236/en/
Contacts
Bader Rutter
Mary Anderson, 262-938-5425
manderson@bader-rutter.com
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