Now the sun is shining, it's extremely tempting to run out to the garden center and grab a bunch of bright florals to fill your containers. While it undoubtedly looks good for the first few weeks or so, it won't take long for everything to fade, leaving you with a less than impressive display come early summer.
But, it's actually super easy to stagger container planting in spring so your container garden thrives from now until fall. It's all about choosing early, mid, and late season plant pairings. You can even add in evergreen structure for interest into winter. If you're a balcony gardener or have just a few pots on a small patio, this is a particularly neat trick to ensure your outdoor space remains vibrant for the whole growing season.
