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4 Spring Container Garden Ideas

Published April 12, 2021

In March, April and May, use spring flower pots to spruce up your home. Here are the freshest garden tips for the freshest of seasons.

Flower pots for spring can be so much more than the terracotta pot! While terracotta pots, which are made from baked clay, are popular for their weight (they are heavy!), these designs’ material is more vulnerable to cracking during cold temperature changes. If you’re going to use a terracotta pot, keep it indoors or bring it indoors at night if you live in a climate that sees lingering cold in the spring. Otherwise, explore different containers – the dining table vase shown here makes the perfect accent centerpiece.

2. White Petals

While roses don’t normally start blooming until mid or late spring (about six weeks into spring), there are shortcuts to that enviable white rose look year-round. For one, you can go the artificial route, arranging the roses in such a way (varying the heights, cutting the stems, etc.) that they look real for spring. Another route is to opt for rose lookalikes that are more easily available in springtime: these include ranunculus and peonies.

3. Bicycle Transformed

Go vintage by recycling old objects for the sake of containing spring flower arrangements. Reuse a coffee can, teapot, dresser drawer, a wagon or birdcage! (Note, by the way, how each of the objects mentioned in the previous statement are associated with good memories; a cup of roasted coffee or brewed tea, bedroom storage (perhaps from a childhood home), a child’s toy and a pet’s home.) Shown here, a metal bicycle flower pot embraces the idea of “happy memories” mixed with fresh spring blooms.

4. Non-Flowering Plants

Spring flower pots aren’t just for geraniums and other flowering bulbs. In the early spring, plants of all types start rising up. Incorporate into your home fresh spring plants like ferns, mosses, liverworts, succulents and Zanzibar gems. While not as colorful as some of the seasonal flowering springtime plants (such as daffodil, crocus, violas, perennials, heuchera and tulips), non-flowering plants are easier to maintain and tend to last a lot longer in pots when compared to springtime florals.

More Spring Flower Pot Ideas

If you have a clay vase, you can speed up its aging process! (This is desirable if your style is rustic or you prefer distressed/aged textures.) There are a couple of ways to accomplish this.

For the yogurt treatment. With a foam applicator or brush, apply plain yogurt to the sides of an untreated clay pot. Make sure the pot is dry. Leave the pot out, with the yogurt, on a shaded patio for a few weeks. After the elements have completely dried and set the yogurt, you will notice a remarkable difference in the pot’s look and texture.

For the moss treatment (used to change texture and promote moss growth). Combine equal parts moss and buttermilk in a bowl. (Make sure the moss is free of dirt and chopped or pulled apart enough so that it is easily mixable.) Mix the two together, then, using a foam applicator or brush, apply the mixture to the sides of the pot. Finally, leave the pot, with the mixture, out to dry on a shaded patio for a few weeks!

Garden Design Tips

Skip the florist and let your own skills do the talking. Whether you want to bring in a pop of pastels this spring or simply want to brush up on your knowledge of working with container plants in any month of the year, here are a few green thumb reminders.

Deadheading promotes growth. This is the process of removing old flowers from plants. Do this regularly to speed up the renewal process and see faster growth of new buds.
Choose the right potting mix. Choosing the wrong soil for your new plant can cause problems with root damage and moisture buildup. Make sure to research before buying.
Pick the right combo of spring bulbs. While there are certain plants and flowers that won’t mix well in the same pot (two plants of similar nutrient needs may compete against each other), considering aesthetic is just as important. Contrast colors, like bright yellow with dark purple to create a dreamy landscape.
Know when partial shade is needed. Some flowers (like daisies) require full sun, others part shade. Know the difference when planning out your garden design.
Think about your climate. In most regions, spring is a time of cool weather. But if you’re in a year-round desert climate and this season sees higher temps, you’ll need to revise the usual recommended flowers for planting in spring.
Make sure your pot has drainage holes. Watering your flowers, the water has to go somewhere or else the roots will drown. Make sure the bottom of your container has holes or a tray to let excess moisture out.

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17 Inch Grey Planter Set Of 2

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Brown Iron Planter Set Of 3

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Hanging Gold Iron Planter Set Of 2

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Grey Ceramic Planter Set Of 2

$115

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Silver Iron Hanging Planter Set Of 2

$48

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Grey Ceramic Planter Set Of 2

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6 Inch Black Fluted Indoor Outdoor Planter

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20X20 Black Concrete Square Planter

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Black Iron Planter Set Of 2

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19.8X17.8 Concrete Square Planter

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Black Iron Planter Set Of 2

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Grey Ceramic Rectangle Planter Set Of 2 | Drainage Holes

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