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Spring fl owers can revitalize winter-weary people just when they need it most — and provide reassurance that brighter, warmer and longer hours of sunlight are just around the corner. Cold-tolerant fl owers are hardy enough to start blooming before the last frosts have dissipated. Oth- er fl owers will begin to fi ll in as days warm a little bit more, according to Better Homes and Gardens. Home gardeners looking to warm up their gardens with early blooms can use these fl owers in their early-season containers, window boxes and plant- ing beds. • Pansy: Pansies prefer cool weather, which can make them one of the best fl owers to plant in early spring and late fall. Pansies come in a variety of colors, so there's bound to be an offering that will blend with any homeowners' landscape design. • Creeping phlox: Also known "moss phlox," creeping phlox is a short ground-cover that is a her- baceous perennial. Phlox produces small, fragrant fl owers in dense clusters, which can attract wildlife, such as butterfl ies, to their mats across the soil sur- face. • Snowdrops: Snowdrops can peek out even when there is snow still on the ground — sometimes as early as January and February. But their name is ac- tually a reference to their appearance, as snowdrops have three white petals that hang down like drops dripping off the stem. • Violets: These fl owers are closely related to pan- sies and, as a result, prefer cool seasons. Violets are generally slightly smaller than pansy blooms, but they can be just as beautiful. But as with pansies, violets will start to fade when the heat arrives. • Crocus: Crocus plants are relatively small, only reaching three to six inches in height. However, their grass-like leaves are some of the fi rst sprouts that can be seen among bulb and corm plantings. Preferring full to partial sun, these gold, purple, lav- ender, white, or yellow fl owers can be enjoyed dur- ing the earliest days of spring. • Daffodil: Daffodil bulbs produce cheerful, yel- low fl owers in early spring. They're one of the most recognizable fl owers thanks to their familiar shape and fragrant aroma. • Lenten rose: Hellebores, also called the Lenten rose or Christmas rose, can tolerate light frosts. These blooms get their name from the time of year when they bloom, which is typically around the Christian Lenten season. Despite their name, these delicate fl owers are not actually related to roses, however. Early-blooming fl owers give winter-weary gar- deners hope that spring has arrived. Early-blooming spring fl owers Crocus blooms are some of the fi rst seen in early spring G ardening is benefi cial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefi ts bones and immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy. For gardeners without suffi cient space or for those with mobility issues, container gardening can be an ideal way to grow ev- erything from fl owers to vegetables. Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not fussy about the containers in which they grow so long as some of their basic needs are met. This means watering correctly for the type of plant, and ensuring suffi cient drainage. The following are some other ways con- tainer gardening efforts can prove success- ful. See CONTAINER, Page 10 Container gardening tips