Springtime Gardening: Bringing the Outdoors into Your Home
There is something magical about the way spring arrives with soft sunshine, lighter evenings and a burst of colour everywhere you look. It is the season of fresh starts and gentle energy, and what better way to embrace that than by creating your own spring garden?
Whether you have an outdoor space or a cosy windowsill, there are so many simple ways to bring the beauty of the season into your home. From potted plants to spring scents, here is your guide to indoor gardening and spring home decor that makes every room feel fresh and alive.
1. Start with What You Have
You don’t need a sprawling garden to enjoy the benefits of spring gardening. A balcony, patio, windowsill or even a sunny shelf can become a peaceful green haven.
If you have an outdoor space, give it a seasonal refresh: tidy up the soil, clear any leftover winter growth, and start planting summer flowering bulbs like dahlias, gladioli or lilies (which can all go in during April). You can also brighten things up with spring favourites like pansies or primroses for instant colour while you wait for your bulbs to grow.
Indoors, try potted hyacinths, mini roses or herbs like mint and basil to add a fresh burst of life and fragrance to your space. These low maintenance indoor plants are ideal for beginners and bring a lovely sense of spring into your daily routine.
2. Layer in Colour, Texture and Scent
Spring is nature’s palette with bright greens and pastel petals. Mix and match your indoor plants to bring depth and colour into your space. Try pairing leafy ferns with delicate flowers or contrasting deep green foliage with the soft purples of lavender or lilac.
As well as looking beautiful, these combinations also enhance your space with natural fragrance. To complement the scents of spring, add a Valentte natural reed diffuser to your room. Our Lemongrass & Rosemary or Orange Blossom & Petitgrain blends are especially uplifting and fresh, perfect for bringing spring scents into your home.
3. Upcycle and Get Creative with Planters
Spring is also the perfect time to get creative and bring sustainable touches into your home. Instead of buying new pots, repurpose what you already have. Old teacups, jam jars or empty Valentte candle jars make charming homes for small plants or succulents.
Give them a quick rinse, add some drainage pebbles and pot your favourite indoor plants. This adds a lovely personal touch to your spring home decor while keeping things ecofriendly and thoughtful.
4. Create a Daily Ritual with Your Plants
Adding greenery to your home is not just about style, it is a gentle way to improve wellbeing. Taking a moment each day to water your plants, turn them towards the light or admire their growth can become a mindful habit that grounds your routine.
Spring is the season of renewal, not just for nature but for us too. Pair your morning coffee with a quiet moment in your garden or unwind in the evening beside a calming corner of houseplants and a glowing Valentte candle. These small rituals, paired with fresh spring scents, help create a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere in your home.
5. Not Green Fingered? Start with Low Maintenance Plants
If you are new to gardening or have a busy schedule, start small. Hardy indoor plants like snake plants, peace lilies or pothos are easy to care for and thrive with minimal attention. Outdoors, lavender or daisies provide long lasting colour with very little effort.
You can also add a simple vase of cut flowers to your kitchen table or hallway. Tulips are a beautiful spring flower choice, being easy to find and instantly brightening any space.
Spring, Your Way
Whether you are planting bulbs in the garden or adding potted plants to your kitchen, spring gardening is about creating a home that feels calm, fresh and full of life. We believe that combining natural elements with beautiful fragrance is the key to a relaxing and inspired living space.
Open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and let the beauty of spring blossom throughout your home.
Explore our current offers on home fragrances and bring the season to life in every room.
Springtime Gardening: Bringing the Outdoors into Your Home
There is something magical about the way spring arrives with soft sunshine, lighter evenings and a burst of colour everywhere you look. It is the season of fresh starts and gentle energy, and what better way to embrace that than by creating your own spring garden?
Whether you have an outdoor space or a cosy windowsill, there are so many simple ways to bring the beauty of the season into your home. From potted plants to spring scents, here is your guide to indoor gardening and spring home decor that makes every room feel fresh and alive.
1. Start with What You Have
You don’t need a sprawling garden to enjoy the benefits of spring gardening. A balcony, patio, windowsill or even a sunny shelf can become a peaceful green haven.
If you have an outdoor space, give it a seasonal refresh: tidy up the soil, clear any leftover winter growth, and start planting summer flowering bulbs like dahlias, gladioli or lilies (which can all go in during April). You can also brighten things up with spring favourites like pansies or primroses for instant colour while you wait for your bulbs to grow.
Indoors, try potted hyacinths, mini roses or herbs like mint and basil to add a fresh burst of life and fragrance to your space. These low maintenance indoor plants are ideal for beginners and bring a lovely sense of spring into your daily routine.
2. Layer in Colour, Texture and Scent
Spring is nature’s palette with bright greens and pastel petals. Mix and match your indoor plants to bring depth and colour into your space. Try pairing leafy ferns with delicate flowers or contrasting deep green foliage with the soft purples of lavender or lilac.
As well as looking beautiful, these combinations also enhance your space with natural fragrance. To complement the scents of spring, add a Valentte natural reed diffuser to your room. Our Lemongrass & Rosemary or Orange Blossom & Petitgrain blends are especially uplifting and fresh, perfect for bringing spring scents into your home.
3. Upcycle and Get Creative with Planters
Spring is also the perfect time to get creative and bring sustainable touches into your home. Instead of buying new pots, repurpose what you already have. Old teacups, jam jars or empty Valentte candle jars make charming homes for small plants or succulents.
Give them a quick rinse, add some drainage pebbles and pot your favourite indoor plants. This adds a lovely personal touch to your spring home decor while keeping things ecofriendly and thoughtful.
4. Create a Daily Ritual with Your Plants
Adding greenery to your home is not just about style, it is a gentle way to improve wellbeing. Taking a moment each day to water your plants, turn them towards the light or admire their growth can become a mindful habit that grounds your routine.
Spring is the season of renewal, not just for nature but for us too. Pair your morning coffee with a quiet moment in your garden or unwind in the evening beside a calming corner of houseplants and a glowing Valentte candle. These small rituals, paired with fresh spring scents, help create a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere in your home.
5. Not Green Fingered? Start with Low Maintenance Plants
If you are new to gardening or have a busy schedule, start small. Hardy indoor plants like snake plants, peace lilies or pothos are easy to care for and thrive with minimal attention. Outdoors, lavender or daisies provide long lasting colour with very little effort.
You can also add a simple vase of cut flowers to your kitchen table or hallway. Tulips are a beautiful spring flower choice, being easy to find and instantly brightening any space.
Spring, Your Way
Whether you are planting bulbs in the garden or adding potted plants to your kitchen, spring gardening is about creating a home that feels calm, fresh and full of life. We believe that combining natural elements with beautiful fragrance is the key to a relaxing and inspired living space.
Open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and let the beauty of spring blossom throughout your home.
Explore our current offers on home fragrances and bring the season to life in every room.