Selecting plants for spring
Any green thumb knows spring means one thing: planting, planting and more planting. Spring is a time of regeneration and renewal so gardening at this time of the year means you’ll enjoy the first burst of vibrant hues and fragrant scents from blossoming flowers. To get you started on a stunning garden, here is a list of the best flowers to plant in spring to ensure your garden is thriving come summer.
Lilacs
Famed for their sweet fragrance, lilacs bloom from spring to early summer. They come in all shapes and sizes as well as a variety of colours ranging from white, pale yellow, pink, mauve and purple.
Growing condition: Full sun or light shade and well-drained, sandy and gravelly soil.
Tulips
The bloom of tulips never fails to delight especially since they come in every imaginable colours (except true blue). Tulips are perfect for any type of garden setting from the more formal to the casual.
Growing condition: Full sun and well-drained soil.
Hyacinths
Hyacinths cluster together in bright shades of pink, red and purple making it a great flower to brighten up your garden.
Growing condition: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil.
Azaleas
The burst of colour Azaleas bring make them one of the most popular and best flowering shrubs in Australia. They look great planted en masse and provide a beautiful feature for a spring garden.
Growing conditions: Part shade and moist but well-drained acidic soil
Daffodils
The sunny disposition of daffodils will not only brighten your mood, but your garden. There are many varieties and their sweet scent will keep you outside in the garden all throughout spring.
Growing condition: Full sun or part shade, well-drained soil.
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