Pansies are the happiest plant on Earth. Their cheerful flowers are an instant pick-me-up, an instant cure for the end of winter blues.

The seeds germinate best around the 20-degree Celsius mark, which is why it is difficult to grow a pansy plant outdoors in hotter areas. For the potting mix, boosting the nursery soil with a thin ...

Fill the container with potting mix and plant the pansies about 6 inches apart (though you may want to go a little closer for a fuller look). Place them in a south-facing spot during spring and fall.