As we think of summer, we get excited for beach days, fireworks, ice cream, and traditional cookouts with loved ones. This year, crank up the heat and spice up your BBQ to make it extra special. Apart from perfecting your brisket and burgers, giving some TLC to your outdoor space and backyard décor will ensure a brilliant, cozy, and elegant atmosphere for your get-together. Here at Gordon Boswell, Fort Worth’s top florist, we are sharing our best recipe for a fantastic and classic cookout below.
How to Upgrade Your Backyard BBQ
Choose a color palette
If you are celebrating the 4th of July or Labor Day, choose flowers that are red, white, and blue to enhance the patriotic feel. Or, you could choose flowers in an earthy tone such as lavender, blue, and green. Summer colors of orange, yellow, and pink add bright pops of colors while a monochromatic selection of all white flowers makes a sophisticated statement.
Display flowers in a unique way
Place a bunch of flowers in a tin can or buck for a rustic feel, or place several buds in clear bottles and hang them from tree branches. Fill mason jars with colorful blooms and place them on tables. Get creative with the vessel – use an old teapot, spray paint old cans, or fill wire baskets, lanterns, or unused birdcages with fresh blooms to add instant style to your event.
Infuse your beverages with flowers
For a delightful surprise, add fresh flower petals to drinks. Make sure the flowers you use are pesticide-free. Go ahead and wash them with water if you like before adding to drinks. Flowers that work well in drinks include violet, roses, nasturtium, hibiscus, and lavender. For drink recipes that include flowers, go here.
Dress up everyday items with flowers
Add a single stem flower to a stir stick for an elegant touch. Or, place stems in a pair of rain boots. Create a floating bouquet by placing blossoms in a bowl of water. Instead of throwing away the eggshells you have leftover from making deviled eggs, place small blooms within each egg half shell for a unique and delightful display. For guests, place several flower stems in a paper bag tied with twine to place all about and then to give to guests as a parting gift they’ll love.
When choosing flowers for your backyard event, make sure to select hardy stems that can hold up to the heat and stay fresh and vibrant all day. Good choices include:
Sunflowers
Eucalyptus
Carnations
Wax flowers
Daisies
Lisianthus
Delphinium
Succulents
After a long year, spending time with loved ones is simply priceless. As you gear up and get ready to host the perfect BBQ yet, spruce up your backyard with this season’s brightest and best blooms to create a brilliant atmosphere. Here at Gordon Boswell, we are happy to lend a hand as you select your favorite summer flowers for your cookout.
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