Spring and the garden are such a dreamy combination, because what you plant now will make your yard and balcony beautiful in summer.

It’s a joy to see the garden wake up after winter. The highlights for this Spring are the spring bulbs, tree blossom and flowering shrubs. So if you want a lovely garden this summer now is the time to prepare it.

When we think of spring the first thing on our mind are flowers, lots and lots of colorful, wonderful and lovely flowers. So, now, before the sun is up in the sky get ready for a gorgeous garden. Spring is also the busiest time in the garden, so try to get ahead before the weeds start growing.

Even if you live in an apartment in the middle of an urban canyon, don’t despair – you can still have garden. It just takes a little creativity to find and use windowsills, rooftops, balconies, and community gardens to grow lush vegetables, flowers, and herbs. And to be honest, having a garden is not an easy task; it demands time, work and care.

Spring is the perfect time to sow seeds, indoors and outside, and to make weeding a priority. But lets start with the most important thing – choosing the plants and bulbs suitable for planting in spring. Here is our TOP 10 Plants and Bulbs for Planting in Spring – feel free to add your favorites in the comments bellow.

Lilac

With its sweet fragrance and beautiful flowers, lilac is one of the most popular garden plants. And it is one of the plants that should be planted in spring so if you want to have one in your backyard now is the time to choose a variety you like and plant it. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors.

Cannas

Large-leaved green, bronze or striped plants featuring orange, yellow, white, red or pink flowers that bloom mid-summer through the first frost. Cannas are great plants to use in a tropical garden because of their foliage and color and as we reported tropical gardens are one of the TOP 10 Hot Gardening Trends for 2015

Gladiolus

This is a perennial favored for its beautiful, showy flowers. Its flowers grow on tall spikes and are often found along the path ways. It is a gorgeous flower and you can get in different colors.

Begonias

Boasting large flowers in bright colors such as orange, red, yellow and pink, Begonias are the perfect flower to add in your garden and make it stunning in summer.

Calla Lilies

Charming, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in white, yellow, pink or red. Known for their delightful aroma and lovely look, these distinct flowers bloom all summer long.

Dahlia

Dahlias are one of the most versatile bulbs for the summer garden. They appreciate a spot with full sun and moist but well-drained soil.

Oriental Lilly

Oriental lillies are the most dramatic lilies. They bear large, star-shape flowers in shades of white, yellow, crimson, and pink. These blooms is are ideal for your summer garden.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are beautiful perennials that will add height and color to every garden. They also attract birds and butterflies. You can sow them indoors or directly in your garden. Try planting sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.

Petunia

Petunias are must-have flowers for summer. With their beautiful colors they make every garden or balcony look fabulous. If you are a fan of petunias have in mind that April is the last month to sow them in order to have good-sized plants in summer.

Herbs

There are many herbs you can plant in spring. Although they thrive just fine in colder temperatures we recommend soaking the seeds overnight and then planting them in raised garden beds. This will help germination. Some of the best herbs to plant in spring are dill, cilantro, parsley, chervil and chives.