It's the best time of year because the grass is turning greener, the trees are starting to bud, and perennials and bulbs are blooming. Be on the lookout for these Spring plants at your local garden center and plan on adding them to your beds and/or containers.

> Diascia

Simply Beautiful offers three different series of diascia - Diamonte™, Wink™ and Whisper™ – and all three love the cool Spring temps. They like to feel the sun's rays, however, if you live in a slightly warmer climate, plant them in partial shade.

This versatile series features a wide array of colors and are pretty low-maintenance. Plus, you can plant them anywhere – from baskets to containers to beds – as long as they get some shade for part of the day.

Dianthus is one tough plant; it survives in stressful conditions and performs as an annual and biennial in certain climates. Blooms with unique serrated petals start to appear early in the season.

These daisy-like plants feature pretty Spring colors in a variety of petal shapes. Osteos are very drought tolerant, making them ideal for the dry weather conditions of the southwestern U.S. (Or if you just forget to water...)