31st March 2025
A Seasonal Guide to Spring Planting for Your Home and Garden
Spring is a time when the world slowly awakens from its winter slumber. It’s when nature slowly begins her silent transformation. There is no definitive switch between the seasons, instead it’s lots of small signals that catch us off-guard over time. It’s when you step outside and realise that the air has shifted and the cold, biting winds of winter have become warmer and gentler. The trees, that were bare just moments ago, now have branches dotted with succulent green buds. The light, now softer and more diffused, lingers a little longer in the evenings, draping everything it touches in a warm amber embrace. The birds start to sing a little louder as if calling the season forward.
"Spring is a time when the world slowly awakens from its winter slumber. It’s when nature slowly begins her silent transformation."
Springtime feels full of possibility and potential. It’s a new beginning, full of hope, where everything grows back stronger. It’s the season to nurture, sow and create. There is something so special about burying seeds in cool, rich soil and then watching those tiny green sprouts as they reach for the light, knowing that we have given them life and created the conditions for them to thrive. Planting is an act of hope and a promise to the future that requires patience and time as we trust that what we plant today will flourish.
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As we welcome the Spring, it’s the perfect time to invite lush greenery, delicate florals, and edible plants into our homes and gardens as we reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Whether it’s a sprawling garden, a sun-drenched balcony, or a small corner by a window, choosing the best plants for spring and the perfect planters for your home requires careful consideration.
Planting Through the Seasons to Follow Nature’s Rhythm
A large part of cultivating a garden and caring for plants is knowing how to work with the rhythms of the seasons and aligning with those natural cycles. All plants are different and have their own sacred schedule. A time for sowing. A time for growing. And a time for rest.
Spring planting is an intentional process that requires careful planning to ensure that plants are given the best possible chance to thrive. Plant care tips must be followed so that the soil is well-prepared and ready for planting, the temperature is at optimal levels for the plants you intend to grow, and the timing is right to provide the best possible conditions in terms of light and moisture.
Early spring is ideal for planting hardy vegetables like spinach, kale, chard, carrots and peas. It’s also the time for herbs such as basil, chives, oregano, rosemary and thyme, as well as plants and flowers that can withstand the slightly colder spring nights. These may include daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and peonies, along with ornamental grasses.
By following these gardening tips and planting with the seasons, we can create a garden that flourishes naturally, in harmony with the world around us.
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Adapting Plants to Their Environment for Lasting Growth
Not all gardens, or homes, are created equal. Whether you have a large sun-soaked patio, a small shady balcony, a cool courtyard or a bright indoor space, choosing the plants that best suit the environment is one of the best bits of planting advice.
For sunny, exposed gardens, Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, and lavender love dry conditions and thrive in full sun. Our Kubo ceramic planters can be used outdoors and are perfect for growing Mediterranean herbs in sunny spots. Hardy perennials such as echinacea and sedum bring bursts of colour while requiring little maintenance. For structural impact, grasses like miscanthus or fountain grass add movement and texture.
For shady or partially shaded areas, ferns and Japanese maples will flourish in lower light. Climbers such as ivy or clematis will scale walls and trellises, making the most of limited sunlight.
For balconies, terraces, and courtyards, where space is limited, compact and container-friendly plants in outdoor garden planters are best. Small terracotta planters, like our Ullu planters or our Dunai planters, are ideal for trailing plants like ivy and cascading geraniums. A well-placed garden planter stand like our Narlu wide standing planter, can elevate plants, making use of vertical space where ground space is limited.
Indoors, the conditions are different again. Houseplants for bright, sunny rooms include succulents, cacti, and fiddle leaf figs, while low-light houseplants such as peace lilies, snake plants, and pothos bring life to dimmer corners. Placing a carefully curated mix of plants on an indoor planter stand can create a focal point, adding height and dimension to a room.
No matter the environment, the key to thriving plants lies in working with, rather than against, the natural conditions of your space. Choosing plants that will flourish in their surroundings—both indoors and out—is one of the best planting tips and will reward you with plants that thrive.
Pots and Planters for Flexibility and Style
Garden planters not only look stylish but they allow for flexibility, making it easy to experiment with layouts, adjust plant placement with the seasons and move with the light, ensuring the best possible conditions for your plants.
Whether using small terracotta planters for herbs or an elevated garden planter stand for cascading greenery, container gardening brings the beauty of plants to patios, balconies, and doorsteps. Our handcrafted planters made from natural, reclaimed and recycled materials like terracotta, clay, aged zinc and reclaimed iron, bring a timeless aesthetic to any space, indoors and out.
Whether handmade in Vietnam using traditional coiling techniques, etched by hand, or coated with a reactive glaze, all our garden planters are designed by skilled makers and craftsmen using age-old techniques.
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The Best Plants for Spring Planters
Planters invite creativity, and what you choose to grow depends on what you wish to create. Your choice of plants should tell the story of how you want to live and feel at home. So, the key is to choose plants that align with your lifestyle, your space, and your intentions for the season ahead.
A kitchen garden is perfect for those everyday rituals. If you love to cook up a storm in the kitchen or your love language is feeding your friends and family, garden planters filled with herbs and edible plants can transform everyday meals. Think rosemary in a small terracotta planter by the back door, or trailing thyme in a hanging pot near the kitchen. Add pots of parsley, sage, and mint near a sunny window, and a few leafy greens like rocket or cut-and-come-again lettuces in larger garden planters for a simple yet rewarding harvest.
If your heart longs for spring colour to bring you joy throughout the season, fill your garden planters with bright and cheerful blooms. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and pansies bring a burst of seasonal energy to any space. For added drama, choose plants with different heights and shapes, mixing upright bulbs and low-growing violas with trailing ivy spilling over the edge. A thoughtfully placed indoor planter stand in a hallway or conservatory can brighten even the greyest days and make an inviting statement.
If you’re looking for an ornamental garden that will impress, use your garden planters to create impact and go bold with texture and form. Structural plants like lavender, grasses, or even small, clipped shrubs and well-maintained trees can help to define your space. Pair them with sculptural pots and planters made from natural or reclaimed materials. Mix shapes and materials to add interest while keeping the overall look cohesive and considered.
"If your heart longs for spring colour to bring you joy throughout the season, fill your garden planters with bright and cheerful blooms."
If you crave the calming effect of plants but don’t have time for daily tending, choose hardy, drought-tolerant plants that thrive with minimal fuss. Heucheras, sedum, small evergreens, and herbs like oregano or sage do well in pots and need little watering. Add natural mulch, and group similar plants together for best effect.
By beginning with intention—whether it’s flavour, colour, drama, or ease—you can create a planted space that feels like an extension of your lifestyle. And with the right vessels, from tactile planters to elegant indoor planter stands, each plant becomes part of a story you’re crafting about your home.
Elevating Small Spaces with Plants
Even the smallest space has the potential to come alive with greenery this spring. A single plant has the power to soften sharp lines, bring balance to a corner, or introduce movement and texture where there was once stillness. In compact homes, balconies, or even rented spaces where change must be temporary, plants offer a way to breathe life into the space, without the need for major renovations.
When space is limited, think vertically. Wall-hung planters, indoor planter stands, or terracotta pots in planter stands can create height and structure, drawing the eye upward and making the space feel larger. A well-placed garden planter stand by the front door or in a sunlit hallway can serve as a focal point, bringing warmth and welcome to the space.
Choose natural materials to keep the look grounded and intentional. These elements tie into a calming, natural aesthetic while honouring traditional craftsmanship and sustainability. The materials themselves become part of the story, chosen with care and made to last.
In small spaces, plants do more than decorate. They transform. They soften acoustics, improve air quality, and add rhythm and flow to your daily life. They remind us to slow down, to care for something living, and to notice the changes that come with time. And in doing so, they root us more deeply in our homes—even the smallest ones.
"The materials themselves become part of the story, chosen with care and made to last."
The Art of Spring Planting
Spring planting is an invitation to slow down, connect with nature, and cultivate beauty, both indoors and out. Whether tending to an abundant garden or nurturing a window box planter on a sunlit windowsill, the act of planting is as much about the process as the result. Choosing natural, handcrafted pieces for your gardening rituals ensures that every detail, from the soil to the garden planter itself, is rooted in sustainability, longevity, and thoughtful design. By embracing the rhythm of the seasons and working with natural materials, we create a space that not only looks beautiful but also nourishes the soul.