Her new book, “Pansies,” coming out March 11, is as much a tribute to the pansy as a personal plea for gardeners to take a closer look at them. “There are few flowers as joyful as the pansy ...

Their flowers look like pansies only are less than half the size. Another benefit of violas is that they self-sow, something that pansies seldom do in our part of the world. 4.

For a pansy that is worthy of Laura’s outstanding garden designs, look out for DeltaTM Pro Clear True Blue and DeltaTM Pro Neon Violet. "We love how they add a vibrant pop," says Laura.

Dividing Pansy Flowers. For those that would like to transform one pansy plant into a larger supply of flowers, ... make sure ...

Leave the pansies (and other cool-season bedding plants) in as long as they look good; you might as well get your money’s worth out of the planting.