A big happy Friday and happy National Plant a Flower day!

What better way to brighten the end of the week than planting a flower and preparing for the season? Spring is right around the corner and April Showers await you to bring May Flowers. Get a head start on those beautiful blooming of those flowers and plant your own!

Did you know that flowers have a long-term positive effect on your mood?

“Study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction”. – safnow.org

So why not plant a flower that you can look at and admire day in and day out? Give the gift of happiness to a loved one or even yourself by heading to the store, picking out your favorite color or scent, and planting it right in your own backyard or even in a fun pot in your home!

Or read about some fun facts about flowers:

25 Fun Facts About Flowers

Whether you are getting over that winter blues or looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of a long week, grab your dirt and shovels and your favorite flower and get to planting. You never know, it may just brighten the neighbor’s mood as well!

Happy National Plant a Flower Day!

By: Amanda Overy, Marketing Intern