THE COLORS OF SPRING

The world is at its finest this time of year. On this occasion we bid farewell to dirty, unsightly snow banks and the predominant colors of the season-depressing grays and browns. All of that seems to change in an instant when spring arrives. The earth rejoices in a new season.

Spring pastels are an integral part of that. They symbolize the innocence and hopes we have for the new gardening season.

Plants are one way we can introduce spring colors into our homes and landscapes. Apple blossoms and the pastel blooms of the other fruit trees epitomize spring. These are our reward for making it through the long winter.

Some people like to force a few branches into bloom early by cutting them and taking them indoors. This is a great way to introduce spring colors into our homes. One of the earliest to bloom is the apricot. However, they aren't suitable for all climates as late spring frosts can damage the developing fruits.

Hang a spring-flower wreath indoors near entryways. Pastel wreaths make stunning centerpieces as well. They are suitable outdoors for covered porches or other outdoor locations where they'll be protected from wind and rain.

For indoor use, there are numerous indoor pastel-flowered potted plants that are suitable for the spring season. These would include azaleas available in a wide array of pastel shades. My favorites are the soft pinks.

As Easter approaches, we will see the potted Easter lilies for sale. These are an excellent choice whether one observes the holiday or not. Most often, the blooms seem to be white, but they also come in other colors as well.

When one does celebrate Easter, potted plants can be decorated with pastel Easter eggs. These lend an aesthetic touch to spring-flowering container plants.

Another way to decorate one's indoor and container plants for spring is to use the decorative plant stakes. The ones I have in mind are decorated with pastel spring motifs, and they are typically sold online, at local garden centers, and discount stores.

Decorate your potted plants with chunks of pastel glass. These are quite attractive, and add a beautiful finishing touch if they're placed on top of the potting soil. Aside from their beauty, they have a practical function as well for they help to conserve moisture.

They can also be used in fountains. I also like to use them in glass flower vases where I can coordinate the colors of the glass chunks with that of the container.

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