As beautiful as Colorado is in the
winter, the Rocky Mountains and surrounding foothills can be equally as
gorgeous when the snow starts to melt and the first signs of spring pop up.
Although it can be a slow start, with Colorado’s last frost
of the season averaging around the beginning of May, we will soon get to see
tulips, daffodils, lilacs, and more dotting the landscape. Decorating with
seasonal flowers is an excellent way to embrace the warmer days ahead and can
be quite simple to do. Check out these tips on how to bring the season into
your apartment using spring florals.
Identify
Popular Spring Flowers
Nothing quite says ‘spring’ like tulips
and daffodils, which pop up before just about any other flowers at the
beginning of the season. Daffodils are typically
white and yellow with slender green stems, while tulips can come in a
variety of vibrant colors in their iconic cup-like shape. Alliums and hyacinths
also work beautifully as spring decor. While both types are made up of clusters
of small purple or blue flowers, alliums tend to look
like little purple lollipops in the garden, while hyacinths are more oblong
and fragrant with long green leaves surrounding the stem. All of these flowers
are grown from bulbs, which can make for an excellent spring table centerpiece.
Decorate
with Plant Clippings
If you are more of a houseplant person,
it is likely that you have repotted, or are thinking about repotting, some of
your plants for the coming year. Add a little extra greenery to your home by
decorating with your plant cuttings. Snip off a few leaves, put them in a vial
or small jar of clean water, and place them throughout your home. These little
green clippings are adaptable to any space. They can be placed on tables and
windowsills, or even hung on the wall or from the ceiling. There are tons of
decorative plant propagation stations
to choose from, and the best part is you will likely have a new plant ready to
be potted after a few weeks.
Create
a Floral Arrangement
Arranging flowers
can be a fun, relaxing activity, resulting in a fresh decorative element for
your table or countertops. Creating a floral arrangement can extend the life of
your cut flowers and bring a pop of spring color into your apartment. One of
the easiest ways to create a bright, seasonal flower arrangement is to simply
buy one from a store. It may seem like there is not much left to do, but you
can still rearrange the blooms into your own personalized bouquet for a
beautiful home accent. For a more garden-fresh vibe, tulip and hyacinth bulbs
grow easily from a container in a sunny spot.
Decorating with flowers is a great way to
celebrate the changing of the season! Enjoy watching the seasons change year
round while living at the Piedmont Apartments. Conveniently located in Avon,
Colorado, we offer residents a resort-style living experience in a popular
mountain town, with one, two, and three-bedroom floorplans to fit your needs. Contact us
today to learn more about living at the Piedmont.