If you live in just one room or on a very small property, you, too, can have a window box garden. For the best results in a window box gardens, the box ought to be at least three to four feet long but not more than six feet. If larger, it is way too heavy to suspend and secure properly, and it cannot be lifted easily. garden window boxes are just a place where you can easily see your flowering plants without having to go out into your garden.
There are many materials to choose: vinyl, wood, PVC, aluminum, fiberglass, wrought-iron, and copper to name a few. The advantages of wood material are that they can be painted, they can be made custom, and they are often affordable. The disadvantages are usually shows signs of rotting after just 2 years. Vinyl has many advantages over wood and is an affordable no rot solution to window box planting. Vinyl is a great choice for someone who wants a no rot planter that needs to be white and lives in an environment where temperature changes are minimal. PVC window boxes are an upgrade over vinyl in that they are made from solid core material that makes them more durable and prevents them from splitting, cracking. The advantages of fiberglass window boxes are that they are available in custom sizes and they can usually be painted as well. The disadvantages are that they are generally heavier, limited in availability. Copper window boxes tend to be pricey, but offer a very distinct look that cannot be substituted in any way.
Plants are a good way to keep a window box neutral and flowers are a good way to add highlights. A window box should contain a mix of plants and/or flowers that considers, color, size, layout. Color is a good way to draw attention to a window box. Just choose the right flowers, flowering window boxes that fit your window or add beauty to your home as a whole.
