It’s no secret that gardening demands patience, particularly when growing plants from seeds. But if you want to add instant color to your landscape, certain plants are better choices than others.

Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have hummingbirds flocking to your yard.

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.