Window box planters are an affordable outdoor decoration to experiment with your creativity. This popular garden element is the perfect opportunity to show off the wide range of possibilities and here are some ideas how to make it right.
How To Choose A Window Box?
Window boxes can be made from different materials like brick, metal, vinyl, wood, fiberglass, and cellular PVC. Wood is a popular choice because it looks nice and can last 10-15 years if you take care of it. Fiberglass is another good option because it’s light and bugs can’t damage it. Cellular PVC and vinyl are made of plastic and won’t rot, making them great choices too. To pick the right size, the window box should be about a quarter of your window’s height.
A black window box with greenery and yellow and white blooms is a cool and catchy idea for a Scandinavian home.
A black window box with greenery, fuchsia, purple, yellow and orange blooms is a cool and catchy color touch to the space.
A black window box with greenery, red and white blooms and large foliage is a spectacular and catchy decoration for outdoors.
A black window box with white blooms and greenery enlivens the dark wall of the house and matches Scandinavian aesthetics.
A black window box with yellow, purple and blue tulips is a very eye-catchy solution that feels spring-like.
A blue window box with super bright red, yellow, pink and orange blooms and some greenery enlivens the exterior of the house making it cuter.
A blush window box with purple and white blooms and dark foliage is a very spectacular addition to the exterior of the house.
A dark window box with blush, purple and fuchsia blooms and greenery and leaves is a chic and refined arrangement.
A grey window box that matches the house wall and purple and fuchsia blooms and greenery in it are amazing to add color to the look.
A karge black window box with white blooms and lots of leaves and greenery is a more laconic idea that bright blooms and it's suitable for a Scandinavian space.
A lilac window box with pink, blush and purple blooms and greenery is a cool spring or summer addition to the exterior of the house.
A long stained window box with purple, pink blooms and greenery including cascading is a cool and bold decor idea.
How To Plant Window Boxes?
First, pick your window box and decide where to hang it. Remember, a window box filled with soil and plants can be very heavy, especially when wet. Make sure it’s sturdy and use a strong bracket to hang it. Your window box should have drainage holes to let water out. When planting, leave some space between each plant so they have room to grow. Choose plants that need the same amount of water and sunlight. You’ll need to water them more often than plants in the ground. Water them well when the soil feels dry.
A navy window box with greenery, white and purple blooms and boxwood is a stunning idea to enliven a neutral look of the house.
A neutral window box with white, pink and red blooms that add a bit of color to the exterior of the house.
A simple white window box with red blooms is a classic cottage exterior decoration that will add a bit of color.
A small window box filled with greenery and with pink, red and purple blooms is a gorgeous touch of color to the neutral exterior wall.
A white window box with bold red blooms and greenery is a cool and bright touch to the exterior of the house.
A white window box with greenery and blush and red blooms matches the cottage aesthetics and adds color to the exterior.
A white window box with greenery, purple and white blooms to add interest and curb appeal to the house.
A white window box with pink and fuchsia blooms and leaves cascading is a cool decor idea for a farmhouse or a cottage home.
A white window box with pink and white blooms and greenery is a cool touch of color to the exterior of the house.
A white window box with white and pink blooms and cascading greenery is a lovely idea for a cottage-style home.
A white window box with white and purple blooms and greenery is a cool and bright decoration for a neutral house, it adds color and texture.
A window box with a jaw-dropping combo of yellow, pink and purple blooms and some cascading greenery looks adorable.
A window box with blush, pink and white blooms cascading to add curb appeal to the house and make its exterior cooler.
A window box with bold pink and red verbena growing in round clusters only through summer and fall.
A window box with cascading greenery and red and white blooms for a bright touch of color to the outer wall.
What Plants Are The Best?
Choose plant colors that complement your home’s exterior. For instance, match the blooms to the color of your home’s facade or window frames for a cohesive look. Mix plants with different textures and heights to create a dynamic display. Trailing plants are also awesome because of their cascading effect. You can also change plants according to the season for continuous appeal. Here are some good plants for window boxes:
- Petunias
- Touch-me-nots
- Snapdragons
- Fuchsias
- Verbenas
- Crane’s bills
- Dianthus
- Hydrangeas
- Parrot tulips
- Silver ragwort
- Elephant ears
- Coral bells
- Ferns
- Rex begonias
- Sweet potato vines
- Coleus
- Creeping Jenny
- Echeveria
- Stonecrop
- Hens and chicks
- Jade plants
- String of pearls
- Moss rose
A window box with cascading greenery, white, pink and red blooms is a cool and catchy touch of color to the exterior.
A window box with greenery and bold yellow, purple and red blooms that add interest and green vines that are going to another window.
A greenery box, white blooms and some eye-catchy plants is a very fresh and out-of-the-box combo.
A window box with greenery, white, purple, blue and fuchsia blooms is a bold color touch to the neutral look of the house.
A window box with greenery, white, purple, pink, red and yellow blooms, with a lot of texture and volume, is a very eye-cathcy decoration.
A window box with lush greenery and red blooms plus some cascading touches is a cool and bright decoration for the exterior.
A window box with pink, burgundy and yellow blooms and greenery and foliage is a lovely fall color touch.
A window box with purple and fuchsia blooms and grasses growing add curb appeal and color to the exterior of the house.
Black window boxes with purple and blue blooms and cascading greenery are a cool touch of color to the space.
Green window boxes with white, red, pink and purple blooms and some greenery will add color to the facade of the building.
How To Style A Window Box?
For a nice look, repeat some of the same plants. Start with a centerpiece plant and then pick the rest. Think about how different textures and shapes can make each plant stand out. Look at your yard for ideas and maybe use one color for all your plantings. If your window box hangs near an outdoor dining table, tuck in fragrant herbs like thyme, oregano, and mint as fillers.
Petunia is one of the best plants for window boxes that here shows off flowers in shades of purple, pink and white.
Red window boxes with greenery, red foliage, blush and blue flowers add even more color to this little bright house.
Turquoise shutters and a window box with fuchsia blooms are a fantastic touch of color to the neutral exterior of the house.
White window boxes styled with greenery, purple and white blooms are amazing to add color and interest to the look of the house.
Window boxes with cascading coleus in green, maroon, yellow and pink that is fast-growing and striking.
Window boxes with ferns, white and purple blooms and leaves are very eye-catchy arrangements and combos to elevate the look of the house.
Window boxes with greenery and white blooms refresh the outer look of the house and make it cooler and catchier.
Window boxes with greenery and white blooms will add interest to the exterior and refresh the look of the house.
Window boxes with greenery, orange, pink and purple blooms are amazing to add color to the exterior of the house.
Window boxes with pink blooms and jaw-dropping cascading purple ones that make up the whole exterior look of the house.
Window boxes with pink, orange, purple and white blooms and some boxwood will add a cozy and romantic touch to the look of the house.
Maintenance Tips
Ensure your window boxes are easily accessible for frequent watering. Window boxes dry out faster than ground plants, so they may require daily watering during hot weather. Use self-watering inserts or add a layer of mulch to retain moisture.
Regularly prune and deadhead your plants to encourage new growth and prolong blooming periods. This also helps maintain the overall appearance and health of your window box. Feeding is crucial for the health of your plants. Use a slow-release fertilizer or a liquid feed every couple of weeks to keep plants thriving.
DIY Window Boxes
Building your own window box is simple.
- Measure your window’s width. Cut wood to size (8 inches deep and high).
- Glue and screw the sides to the bottom. Attach front and back panels.
- Sand rough edges. Paint or seal the wood.
- Drill holes in the bottom. Attach brackets below the window.
- Place box on brackets and secure it.
- Start planting!