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What to plant this spring, plus the best tools and tips

Step 1: If the azalea buds are closed, leave the plant inside for one or two days to force the flowers to open before planting.

Step 2: Add potting soil to the planter, then lower the azalea root ball in first and backfill the soil up to three-quarters of the container’s height.

Step 3: Carefully plant the bulbs (their roots are quite delicate), hellebores and pansies, and fill in with soil to the rim. Finally, press sheet moss over top for D a polished look. After the hyacinths fade, the flowers can be moved to garden beds and may return next year (except for the pansies, which are annuals).

A. Azalea B. Hellebores

C. Hyacinth D. Pansies