FIVE APPS THAT WILL HELP GROW YOUR GREEN THUMB AND KEEP MORE GREEN IN YOUR WALLET
Springtime is the perfect
time of year to get a garden or landscape project started, whether you’ve already
developed a green thumb or are new to the gardening scene. Now, with the help
of a smartphone, such as the Apple iPhone® 5s, and some creative apps, both
novice and experienced gardeners can simplify and enhance growing their gardens
and planting the seeds for savings.
According to the National
Gardening Association, an average well-maintained garden can yield up to $500
worth of produce, which can help families save money at the grocery store.
“Whether
the desire to see your garden blossom is driven by saving money, simply to add
curb appeal to your home, or create a backyard oasis, there are a host of great
apps that can ensure you’re choosing the right seeds and plants for your
climate and conditions, and protecting your investment in your garden,” said
Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “Mobile
devices can definitely simplify and enhance your gardening or help families
navigate a new hobby together.”
For those looking to get a
little dirty outdoors, while saving some money, U.S. Cellular recommends the
following free apps for their smartphones and tablets to make the most out of
their springtime garden:
- iScape Free: Before tilling away at the landscape around your
home, take a moment to snap a photo of your yard as it is, and use this
creative app to add pathways, shrubs, lighting and flowers to view
realistic renderings of your ideas. iScape Free, in Apple’s App Store, brings
gardening ideas closer to reality before the user spends even a penny on
supplies.
- Garden Manager: This free Android app, available in Google Play,
is perfect for the busy gardener. The timer allows for multiple alarms to
be set for watering, fertilizing, spraying pesticide or any custom task.
Snap and save quick photos in the app to treasure the plants you have been
growing and even share on social media.
- Garden Compass Plant: No matter
the experience of a gardener, the season always seems to bring a few pests
or weeds. A nuisance in the garden can ruin a whole crop, but this app
offers several product suggestions to help get rid of any number of pests.
Gardeners can also take a photo of any pest, plant or weed and submit it
to have it identified by a team of experts quickly so they can make sure
they’re not wasting time or money treating the wrong threat. Simply
download the app in Google Play or Apple’s App Store to get started.
- Happy Little Farmer Lite: This free app, in Google Play and Apple’s App
Store, brings the whole family together to be involved in the garden
without getting dirty. The educational app allows young children to play
games that teach how fruits and vegetables grow. Kids can plow, plant,
water and even chase bugs away from their own virtual garden, picking up
skills they can put to use when working alongside mom and dad in their
real one, creating better family moments along the way.
- The Weather Channel: Throughout the prime gardening season, the
weather can be unpredictable. It is important to keep an eye on those
changing weather conditions to make sure plants are getting plenty of
water and are protected from frost and cold that can be threatening for new
plants.
“With access to the 4G LTE
network these apps can be quickly downloaded and get you planning and outside
enjoying a springtime garden in no time,” said Brundige.
4G LTE service provided
through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of
ETSI.
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