Spring arrangements in boxes and flower pots

What flowers should I choose for planting?
How to make a flower arrangement step by step?
Made from hyacinths, primroses, pansies, and other early blooms, these simple arrangements will bring a touch of spring into your home. They can be planted in wooden boxes or pots, but they'll also look beautiful in a wicker basket or enamel teddy bear. Here are the most beautiful ideas!

Simple arrangements of spring flowers will bring a springtime aura to your home. You can plant them in more than just wooden boxes or wide pots. You can also use jugs made from old dishes, retro enamel pots, and other charmingly weathered dishes. You can fill your flower arrangements right now and decorate your apartment, and on warmer days, even your balcony.

What flowers should I choose for planting?

"Primitives, pansies, daisies, and forget-me-nots are best for first plantings. They bloom until late spring and are resistant to early spring frosts," says Mateusz Wasak, florist and gardener. "Seasonal flowers also make a great spring arrangement: tulips, daffodils, and sapphires. If you didn't plant these plants in the fall, you can buy ready-flowering bulbs in the spring. When arranging potted or boxed plants, it's also important to consider the conditions in your home. Pansies and daisies perform best in a sunnier location, while forget-me-nots and simple flowers work well in a shadier room."

How to make a flower arrangement step by step? The first step is to choose a container. The pot or container you want to plant the flowers in should have drainage. If it doesn't, you need to install drainage (for example, using expanded clay)—this will prevent water from pooling in the bottom of the pot. Then, pour in some soil, remove the plants from their containers, gently loosen the roots, and plant them close together—not too close together, as they will grow. Cover them with soil and knead well.

When combining border plants and bulbs (such as hyacinths or tulips), remember that the latter fade faster. Therefore, it's best to plant them alternately. When they turn red, the arrangement (albeit less frequently) will remain symmetrical and even. Cut off the chopped bulbs, remove the green parts, and leave the bulbs in a dry place until the next planting.