Pastel flowers add a feeling of softness to flower beds or container. Their delicate hues, reminiscent of the gardens of Impressionist painters, are soothing to the eye, and are less stimulating ...

Another early spring-flowering plant which you will find right now at garden centers is ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus ), ...

The best early spring use of this plant is in a pot or basket on the doorstep or garden bench. In late March and April, there simply is no other flower that can provide the dazzling pastel colors ...