Spring is finally here!
For me, Easter means spring is officially here. It’s time to let your home bloom in anticipation of the good weather! Here are a few suggestions to spruce up your home.
Easter lily
In the Christian tradition, this lily once stood with its head held high, but it bowed as a sign of respect when it saw Jesus on the cross. Since then, the Easter lily has kept its head bowed. It’s also easy to maintain and has an exquisite fragrance. It should be allowed to fully dry between waterings. My ultimate trick: use your Easter lily as a companion plant to fend off the Scarlet lily beetle, a red insect that attacks your flower beds. It’s simple: once your Easter lily is finished blooming, trim off the flower and set it aside. As soon as weather permits, place the flowerless lily in its pot alongside the other lilies in your garden. When the beetles swarm your Easter lily’s leaves, move the pot to get rid of them for good!
Hydrangea
Do you know that offering a hydrangea to celebrate the arrival of spring is a tradition from Europe? You can find these plants in full bloom on store shelves. They come in pink, white, and blue, the most popular colour! Hydrangeas flower for 4 to 6 weeks if you give them lots of water! A lack of water causes their flowers to wilt. If they start to wilt, sit your plant in a few inches of water in the sink and the flowers will perk up. Always remember to water your plant, as forgetting to do so might cause stress to the plant and reduce its flowering time. Hydrangeas can also be replanted in the garden, where they will sometimes give you a second bloom in the fall. Unfortunately, they will not last during winter, even if they are well protected.
Calla lily
This bulbous plant can be replanted in the garden and kept for a long time! Available in various colours, the flower is so beautiful that it may seem fake! Lightly mist its leaves while it’s flowering. Plant your calla lily in the ground as soon as the risk of frost has passed. The calla lily will flower practically all summer long. Once the first frost arrives in the fall, remove the bulb and store it indoors in a cool, dry place. Replant it each spring, so you can admire its flowers summer after summer!
Happy spring!
