May 1 is already tomorrow? Where did April go? Each year, April seems to pass us by. The long winter drags for months. Then, April arrives. The flowers start to bloom, birds are chirping when we wake, and here comes the rain – a lot of rain.

We are ready for May and all of its beauty – greener grass, bluer skies, and the gardening season! We’re so excited that we created the Pinterest board April Showers Bring May Flowers to show our inspiration for fun April and May gardening and DIY ideas:

Throw an April Baby Shower
If you’re organizing a baby shower, consider having it in April. The theme: ‘Showered with Love.’ Instead of having the traditional blue or pink-colored everything from cookies to plates, opt for this unique idea that throws “umbrellas” and “clouds” into the mix.

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April is one month out of the year that we hope for better days, better things to come our way. What better way to celebrate this month by hoping for a precious little one to enter our lives!

We love these shower decorations. From baked cloud-shaped sugar cookies to a water can that acts as a vase to blue paper rain drops, this celebration’s decorations are a fresh, fun take on a popular tradition.

Add a Potting Table
A Potting Table is the essential garden workhorse. They serve two purposes: form and function. They are beautiful, yet will be your most helpful garden accessory.

Instead of working on your potted plant in the yard, bring it up to your level on a table like Fifthroom.com’s Cypress Potting Table.

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Crafted from Southern Cypress, this stylish table will be a beautiful and handy addition to your garden!

Turn Your Umbrella Into a Hanging Centerpiece
We love this idea from greenweddingshoes.com.

The upside down umbrella with flowers hanging over its edge is a feminine touch to this rustic outdoor wedding. The hard metal chairs complement the soft, white texture of the umbrella. And the fixture’s hanging plants and blooms are an ode to the warm summer months ahead.

For more inspirational photos and ideas for the upcoming gardening season, check out our full Pinterest board here.