The strong shades of tulips, daffodils and others are now calling the tune and painting an exquisite picture with blossoming shrubs. Visual impressions are most powerful at this time of year. It's not only the feast for the eyes - many of these joyful sights also have something for our senses of smell and touch too. But you don't have to redesign or relay your entire garden to achieve this, as the simplest tricks are often the most effective. A single small corner filled with the bright blooms of roses, carnations or asters turned into a haven of quiet is often all it takes to please the eye and soul.

If colourful flowerbeds aren't to your taste, you might like to discover the appeal of tone-in-tone combinations. Many interesting compositions can be achieved by mixing several colours when selecting your plants. Coupling colours like pink and green is currently a hit, for example. Green signifies tranquillity in your sea of blooms, the young verdant shoots a constant reminder of spring. Pink blossoms are somewhat more calming, but also have a cheering effect. Dynamic, powerful shades are achieved by combining mallow and beard tongue with the soft, pastel pink tones of petunias and summer marguerites. The blossoming beauties become real eye-catchers when accompanied by hostas, spurge or ornamental grasses.

When your new plant treasures have found their way into the ground, press down the earth around them and give them a good watering. To prevent loose earth from being washed away, the spray pattern of the GARDENA Premium Adjustable Spray Nozzle can be changed from hard jet to fine mist. If you prefer to water your plants with a soft spray you might like to use the GARDENA Premium Adjustable Shower/Spray.