Joanna Gaines' Best Greenery And Floral Ideas That Will Have Your House Ready For Spring

Not only does Joanna Gaines have an impeccable sense of style, but she also has a green thumb. Her love for plants and gardening began with herbs, and now she has a full-blown garden of flowers, vegetables, fruit, and more. The home guru's passion for live greenery extends to the interior, where she creates stunning arrangements for herself and her clients. It's no secret that you should be keeping fresh flowers in your home year-round to create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. So, if you need a little botanical inspiration, Gaines is the ultimate resource.

From her Magnolia shop to her social media accounts, she offers countless ways for her friends and followers to lean into her signature homey aesthetic. We've selected her best greenery and floral displays to get your home ready for the new season. Luckily, Gaines has ideas that can work in a variety of rooms and with a range of interior styles.

Joanna Gaines keeps beautiful houseplants around her house. Several of her choices have something specific in common. Most of her interior greenery is leafy and tropical, adding an exotic contrast to her and Chip's otherwise cozy and classic interior. In her living space, she displays a Monstera lechleriana, a red Congo philodendron, and a fiddle leaf fig, among others. These plants all have a unique architectural quality that can help break up your interior and add an unexpected touch.

Finding your perfect houseplant depends on your unique environment and skill level. Some leafy plants are easy to take care of and require little natural sunlight, whereas others can be pickier by nature. Out of Gaines' options, the monstera, is fairly easy to take care of, although it requires regular water and prefers a humid environment. The red Congo philodendron does best in bright, indirect light because the leaves can burn in the sun. Fiddle leaf figs are a bit more temperamental, requiring a monthly dose of high-nitrogen fertilizer. They are also extremely cold-sensitive and prefer gentle sunlight.

This brilliant decor hack is proof that you don't have to spend extra money to give your interior a botanical touch. Gaines explains her concept on Instagram: "I wanted to go to the florist, but I wanted also to stay in my PJs, so I decided to challenge myself and go outside, cut stems from all over the farm, and brought the stems inside. Then, I got a waterproof vase and shoved some chicken wire in it, and then just started putting the branches in it to create a really pretty asymmetrical yet dramatic arrangement for the table."

Next time your bushes and trees need a little pruning, reuse the branches to create a wild centerpiece. Gaines places the smaller flower pot inside of a vintage-style, terracotta pot to display her trimmings. You can find a similar one like this Handmade Black Terracotta Vase. To hold everything in place, try this Mklsit Chicken Wire for Floral Arrangements. The key to mimicking this display is to forgo symmetry in favor of whimsy. Fill one side with longer branches and the other side with slightly shorter twigs and stems. The goal is to mix greenery of different textures, lengths, and thicknesses for a varied result. This type of arrangement is similar to ikebana, allowing you to explore your creative side with the basics of Japanese flower arranging.

Bring Joanna Gaines' favorite flower indoors to create a fresh, sweet-smelling home. The star has officially dubbed roses as her top pick. Not only does she love their timeless appearance, but she also appreciates that rose bushes have multi-generational longevity. A bouquet made up of this classic bloom can give your home a romantic, "Fixer Upper"-inspired touch. Just make sure to give it interest by pairing it with sculptural branches, which also has the added benefit of making a small bouquet appear larger. Or, in the past, Gaines has combined peach roses with snapdragons and thistles for a country-chic look.

Roses can even be grown indoors, and miniature varieties are the most popular due to their more manageable size. However, even miniature roses require lots of direct sunlight -– at least six hours per day. 

In an excerpt from the Magnolia Journal, Gaines wrote about her first foray into working with ranunculus. She explains, "I haven't had much experience growing these delicate, ruffled blooms, but I've always loved their look and color options and was intrigued enough to give them center stage in the garden." Because they were the first of her flowers to bloom after winter, she saw them as a sign that "warmth and light were on their way." If you're looking for the perfect flower to welcome spring, try a fresh display of ranunculus.

They come in a wide range of colors, including red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. You can choose to either create a bouquet with several colors or copy Gaines' arrangement and fill small vases with bunches of ranunculi in a single shade. She chose a soft pink for a romantic look, but you can also experiment with brighter hues if you want to make a statement in your space. Or if you want something low-maintenance, these Glsateman Silk Flowers come in bright orange, offering a perfect alternative to fresh-cut ranunculus. Using Gaines' vase as inspiration, consider the Victor & Teresa Small White Ceramic Pitcher Vase for a similar look.

Gaines listed three of her favorite spring flowers on Instagram: tulips, ranunculus (as mentioned above), and anemones. Then, she created the perfect early spring tabletop decor by combining these whimsical blossoms. She used white tulips and anemones as a neutral accent to orange and pink ranunculus. They were all set inside a simple glass vase and placed on her kitchen counter.

This bouquet used colors reminiscent of sherbet, creating the ultimate summer tease. If you want to mimic the look but don't have access to the exact flowers mentioned, focus on finding flowers in shades like peach, lavender, ivory, and coral. The simplicity of the vase is another key part of this arrangement. When you create a multi-colored bouquet, the vase shouldn't pull focus from the flowers themselves. In order to avoid visual competition, go with something like this minimalist CYS Excel Clear Glass Cylinder Vase.

Even though she loves gardening, that doesn't mean Gaines is against synthetic flowers. She even sells them at Magnolia Market, intended for busy homeowners who don't have the time to continuously replenish fresh cut blooms. However, her catalog has been curated to only offer flowers that appear realistic. She explains via Country Living, "I wanted to make sure they feel authentic, looked right, and felt right. These florals are the tried and true ones I use in my own home that I suggest other people use because I think at the end of the day, people don't have time to go get fresh cut flowers every day."

On her Instagram, Gaines put her synthetic stems to the test. She used peach dahlias as the statement flower in the center of the arrangement. To create a timeless, rustic-inspired look, she placed the flowers in an antique brass vase. Although the blooms weren't real, she chose to add fresh branches to enhance the overall appearance. Another unique idea is to add dried flowers to the mix, creating the ultimate low-maintenance combo. For more ideas, learn how to dry and style your favorite flowers.

Gaines placed a stunning arrangement of a few key flowers on her rustic wood coffee table. In the center of the bouquet, she used coral peonies. On the outside, she placed long-stemmed, white tulips, allowing them to gently droop. To complete the arrangement, she used various green stems and a few narcissus blossoms. The entire centerpiece is the perfect blend of rustic and elegant -– just like her interiors. The beauty of this arrangement is that the length of the flowers doesn't have to be consistent, making it super easy to imitate this quirky display.

Gaines chose one flower to act as the primary source of color in this bouquet. This is a foolproof technique to guarantee a classy and cohesive look. Simply choose one statement shade and use greenery and white flowers for the rest of the arrangement. Loose branches placed imprecisely can also add a whimsical, eye-catching touch. To prevent your bouquet from immediately wilting, you can ensure your fresh peonies will last for months with this useful storage tip. If you want to boost the visual appeal of your arrangement, set the vase on top of a wooden tray. This Farmlyn Creek Store Wooden Serving Tray is a great farmhouse-inspired option.

If your bouquet is looking sparse but you don't have any additional greenery on hand, consider an unexpected addition. Gaines suggests sticking leftover basil leaves into your flower arrangement to fill in the gaps. As an extra perk, the basil will add an aromatic scent to your bouquet. In her Instagram post, the star showed off how she paired basil leaves with what appears to be gaillardia and zinnia flowers.

Basil isn't the only herb you can add to your floral arrangement. Rosemary — dried or fresh — can add dimension and a beautiful scent to your home. It pairs well with lavender or white roses. Another leafy alternative to basil is mint. Known for its calming effect, mint can be added to spring bouquets with dahlias or daisies for a touch of green. Last but not least, you can use bunches of sage to create an entire bouquet all on its own, making it a great last-minute arrangement for your table.

Gaines suggests choosing flowers that will tie together your interior color scheme and aesthetic. She explains to HGTV: "No matter what theme or style you're decorating with, you can find specific colors and styles of flowers that will go perfect in your home. You don't have to be a professional, though, to have these really pretty arrangements. You just get a simple vase, you do a simple arrangement, you put it on a coffee table or a dining table, and it makes a huge statement."

If you're still in the process of designing your home, using flowers to create a cohesive color palette is a great alternative to splurging on furniture or decor. The beauty of flower arrangements is that they can be easily changed if you are currently deciding which shades you want to anchor your space. As Gaines mentioned, flowers can also reflect the style of your home. If you want to create a more classic space, try a compact bouquet of roses in a rounded, dome formation. For something more modern, opt for an architectural display of wildflowers with several different lengths for a perfectly imperfect look.

As Gaines has proven time and time again, flowers aren't the only way to create a dynamic arrangement to enhance your living space. In her own home tour for the Magnolia Network, a minimalist display of leafy branches is visible in the center of her coffee table. She describes the room as her "happy place," and it is filled with simple, stylish touches. The lack of color in the centerpiece allows to room to appear fresh and cohesive.

If you have guests coming over but no fresh flowers, Gaines' recurring technique of utilizing extra branches comes in handy. The trick is to use an ornate, eye-changing vase to make the simple greenery look intentional. Plus, a more complicated arrangement would compete with the antique vase rather than let it shine. If you want to find an option similar to Gaines' metallic choice, go for the Deco 79 Metal Decorative Vase.