Enjoy the Perfect Tennessee Backyard Picnic
Posted on May 18, 2016
Nothing says summertime like a backyard picnic. If you plan to spend a lot of time outside this summer picnicking on the grass, Great Green Grass is a must. But, it’s also important that you get the greenest grass possible in the greenest way possible — especially if you have pets and kids. At Pure Green, our organic lawn care program reduces pesticides by up to 50%, making your grass 50% healthier for your family.
Don’t invite bugs to your next backyard picnic either. Pure Green can help you get rid of pesky (and disease carrying) fleas, ticks and mosquitos without applying loads of chemicals to your turf and landscape.
Once you have lush, green, insect-free grass all you really need for the perfect Tennessee backyard picnic is delicious food. We are not culinary experts here at Pure Green, but we can share yummy recipes from other local foodies. We’re dying to try these!
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Edible Nashville has a great Summer Black-eye Pea Salad and Tennessee Strawberry Tart in its recent issue.
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Or, cook up some Spanish tapas with this recipe from Old Glory in Edgehill Village.
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Take the southern classic, fried chicken, and make it portable with these Fried Chicken Bites from Southern Living.
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Tennessee Home & Farm recommends these Peanut Butter S’mores or Rocky Road Brownies for dessert.
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Simpler yet, grab a blanket and take a quick trip to the Nashville Farmer’s Market for local produce, cheeses and drinks. Find a shady spot in Bicentennial Mall and enjoy your alfresco spread.
We hope you and your family have plenty of opportunities for backyard picnics this summer. And, if you need help getting your grass backyard picnic-worthy, we’re always here to help. Visit us online to get your organic lawn care treatment estimate today!
Blog Contributor: John Hewell
John Hewell serves as Area Manager for Pure Green in Nashville, with 16 years of experience. He holds an Associate in Science in Turfgrass Science and Management from Penn State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History from Georgia Southern University, and pesticide applicator licenses in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. His background combines turfgrass education, multi-state licensing, employee development, and practical lawn care leadership.