With the May long weekend just around the corner, so is the unofficial start of the summer gardening season, and a popular time to start purchasing your plants.The weather may still be a bit unpredictable, but now’s the perfect time to start planning.
Potted plants are always a good choice and are especially on trend this season, like an instant little garden that can brighten patios, front steps, terraces, or balconies. For larger homes you can plan the garden of your dreams. 

Monrovia says that potted plants are in this season – especially in stunning metal pots

Know Your Planters
Choosing the right planter is key in helping your plants succeed. Clay pots are great for cacti, or other plants that thrive in dry soil but aren’t the right choice for delicate flowers because of the clay’s ability to retain heat and dry soil. So if you’re prone to forget watering, skip clay pots for delicate plants and choose a plastic container that doesn’t drain as quickly. Wooden pots are perfect for annuals because they are so durable. But really, anything can be used as a planter.  
Feeling creative?  Check out these DIY planters!

Thanks to Atlas Pots for these vital tips on using planters properly.

Pick Your Plants 
Some plants live better in pots than others.  Annuals thrive in pots and pamper you with beautiful colour all season long! Bright and beautiful Black-Eyed Susans, or Fuchsias will stun in your garden and bring some guests – hummingbirds! Nemesia is fairly easy to grow and will look amazing in whatever pot you choose. Here are some favourite plants that fare well in pots.

Black Eyed Susans are the perfect plant to thrive in pots

Listen to the Experts
They’re the pros for a reason! There are so many great tips out there for gardening and pot planting, so do your research.
Here are some of our favourite tips.

• Save the water you boiled vegetables in and use it to water plants when it cools – this works on potted plants too!
• Contain invasive plants, like mint, by planting it in a pot before planting it into the ground to stop the roots from spreading
• Don’t overwater your potted plants! 
• Use extra fertilizer in potted plants – they require more food
• Soak your seeds for 24 hours to help them take root more quickly.

There are so many options to choose from for your potted plants!

From Garden to Home
One of the joys of gardening is how it makes a space feel truly yours. After moving into your new Geranium home, arranging an assortment of containers around the porch and garden will not only liven up outdoor areas but also help create a welcoming first impression of home life — vibrant, personal, and rooted in the changing seasons.