You’re probably thinking about spring gardening, just like many gardeners in the United States. If you are a gardening novice, this is the time to jump on board. You’ll need to take action now if you want to have a beautiful spring flower garden.

Planting flower bulbs in October will help them overwinter and bloom in the spring. You’ll be glad you did it in March or April when the flowers will bloom, and the rest of the landscaping is still dormant.

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Although tulips and daffodils are the most popular spring bulbs, they’re far from the only ones worth planting. There are many choices! Here are some of my favourite gardening tips that you should try at least once.

Daffodils

Okay. There are other options, but daffodils are a classic spring symbol. It’s a sure sign that the winter is behind us and the warmer months are coming.

This OG variety, the yellow Dutch Master, is popular with many people, but it’s not for me. Why settle for “meh” when you can get daffodil flowers that will blow your mind? There are many other varieties to choose from. So, do yourself a favour and avoid the Big Bird-colored daffs. Instead, try an heirloom variety.

Look out for the “Petit Four”, a beautiful, pale, wisp-like flower. The outer pointed petals are white and frame the double crown of blush pinks and apricots. Even the blooms smell great!

Lily of the Valley

The Lily of the Valley is a delicate flower that blooms at the start of spring. The plant has white, bell-shaped flowers which look like porcelain. This perennial has survived the coldest winters.

Warning: even if the lily-of-the-valley looks as if the gods dropped it, it is still poisonous and can kill an adult. (If you have watched “Breaking Bad”, no spoilers, then you probably already know this). The plant is toxic in all parts, containing at least 40 different heart glycosides, which can cause death if they are not treated immediately.

Plant lily-of-the valley to enjoy it from afar. Be careful with children and pets around this plant.

Tulips

Did you know that the first tulips were discovered in Central Asia as a wildflower? The tulips reached Holland in the 17th century and became so popular they sparked an economic boom called Tulip Mania. The craze spread to the West, and botanists started experimenting with genetics. We now have thousands of tulip cultivars and varieties at our fingertips, ready to be planted in our gardens.

Choose heirloom tulips if you’re looking to be more adventurous with your tulip gardens. The Black Parrot is my absolute favourite tulip. Dark flowers may not be for everyone, but this variety stands out among the vibrant colours of spring. You can expect a lot of depth and dimension in your garden beds if you decide to plant this tulip.

Crocus

Spring crocus are one of the earliest blooms that emerge from the ground after winter. Snow crocus is often found with its colourful petals peeking out through the snow in March. The snow crocus usually has thin leaves and grows to only 4 inches high. These plants have the cutest blooms, making them ideal for small spaces in your garden.

Make sure that you have the bulbs of spring-blooming Crocus. Other varieties of crocus bloom in summer and fall. If you choose the wrong bulb, it will take much longer for them to emerge from the ground.

Grape Hyacinth

When I was growing up on a farm, it was my favourite springtime flower. I would collect the flowers and then take my time removing the petals.

The long, thin leaves are a sign that grape hyacinth belongs to the lily species. This small plant is perfect for small gardens and corners. The grape hyacinth bulb is also an excellent container bloom that goes well with other flowers on this list.

Anemones

Florists use these flowers all year round. They bloom in the spring and continue to produce flowers into early summer.

The Anemone bulb can produce a large number of flowers, sometimes up to twenty! The petals of their blooms are usually single and do not overlap.

The “De Caen” is one of the most common varieties of anemone. Also called the black-eyed anemone, it produces large, white flowers with black centres. The foliage is fern-like and abundant.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus is another favourite spring flower. Its crepe paper-thin petals overlap in layers. The champagne variety is my favourite, as it screams romance, softness, and warm spring days.

Allium

The last place goes to the plant that looks like something straight out of Dr. Suess. Allium is also called ornamental onion and belongs to the same family of vegetables as shallots. This ornamental onion variety is not meant for the vegetable plot. Instead, it belongs in your perennial garden.

The plants are naturally resistant to pests, cold, and drought. What could possibly go wrong? Pollinators such as honeybees, butterflies, and bees love them.