Pansies are a great flower to start with for Spring and for the beginning gardener. Here are 5 things you should know to have beautiful, long-lasting blooms all season long.
They need sun, whether in a pot or the garden. They will do much better if you provide 8 hours of the sun instead of partial shade.
Plant pansies in well-draining soil. I always add fish compost to my pansies and they love it. You can also add some earthworm casting.
Don’t overwater them, they do not like to have wet feet and will not last. Do water regularly, it is best not to let the soil dry up completely.
Take the time to deadhead the blooms. They'll keep blooming all season long!