One of my favorite things to do this time of year is put together spring flower baskets. Luckily we have about as much moss as one could ever want growing in our backyard, so putting a few pots together is a snap. If you have never put your own spring basket together, here is how I do it.
First grab a few containers.
If you don’t have moss in your backyard, you can purchase fresh moss from a flower shop or bags of dried moss from home improvement or craft stores.
When I’m using moss, I like to use pots or baskets that have a few openings {or in this case many} so the moss will seep out and add a cool textured look when it’s all put together.
Gently line the baskets with moss. Make sure your moss goes over the edges of the container a bit, that way after you are done placing all your flowers in the container, you can fold the moss back in to the pot a bit for a cool look.
Wrestle your garden tools from your helper, and find a few plants.
Last fall I planted oodles of spring bulbs in the backyard. Luckily, I reserved about 100 bulbs or so and planted them in plastic trays to use in my spring flower containers.
The tiny pink primroses, violas and hot pink ranunculus flowers came from The Home Depot.
I always like to set the bulbs in the center of the container. For this basket I am using tulips and daffodils. Sadly I forgot to tag the little pots of tulips so I have no idea what color they will be.
Once the bulbs are set in the basket, fill in the rest of the space with your other flowers. When you are finished, fold the moss back into the basket for a bit of a more natural look.
And there you have it. How to create a spring flower basket using moss. C’mon spring!
How about YOU? Are you ready for spring yet?
~Mavis
Update: Here is what the flower basket looked like 1 month later.
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Lisa says
Your flower baskets are BEAUTIFUL! I love the metal baskets and the look of the moss. Have never used moss before but now can’t wait to try!
Mary Ann says
Really gorgeous, Mavis. Really. You should make them and sell them. You certainly have the talent!
Heather says
I am so jealous. Where I am the high for today is 25 and it is snowing. I can’t do something like this until may:(
D'Anna says
Brilliant! Why did I not think to use the gobs of moss in my backyard for this type of thing?
Desi says
Those look beautiful! Don’t worry the bark will fade. I wish I could do something like this but not going to happen for a while.
Madam Chow says
Little Lucy is pure eye candy. I love it when you post pictures of her. I have a feeling that you two are already fast friends.
Mavis says
I love that dog. She is the best!
Helen in Meridian says
Where can I get beautiful metal planters like these, and how much? Also I have noticed you have baskets that seem sturdy enough to actually hold vegetables and zucchini for pilgrims to potlatch. My baskets are more for looks than actual sturdy use. Don’t know where to get useful baskets that can hold a few pounds of veggies etc, without breaking.
Mavis says
I found those on One Kings Lane. Plus, I always seem to find really cool ones at the thrift store too.
Helen in Meridian says
I have found 5 Longaberger Baskets at thrift stores, but they were small sized, but the price was right.
Mavis says
Isn’t that funny, I have found 3 so far, all small for $1.99 or less. The basket area is the first area I always check at thrift store. 🙂
Knitting with Olof says
Wow. How does one become your friend and get a gift like that? Very francy.
Shelly says
And I thought I came up with a unique idea! I have a lot of moss on the North side of my house and I “peeled” it up to line one of my baskets and put Pansy’s in it. I was going to buy the moss at the store, but then I walked by my moss and thought ..Hey, I’ve got it right here! Its vey easy to work with. Fun Stuff!!!
Mavis says
I still think you are a genius if that helps. Ha!