A great way to add color and unexpected charm to your home is with a window planter or two. These hanging flower beds are such an easy way to spruce up the exterior of a house that it’s a wonder they’re not more popular. I say be the first on your block, and it won’t be long before they start popping up all over your neighborhood.
Finding the right window planter for your home should be fairly simple. Decide on a window, take some measurements and choose accordingly. Consider the style of your home when choosing, since you’ll want to pick a window box that won’t look out of place. Here are some examples of styles.
Redwood Windowbox, $23.99- $61.99 (24″-72″)
CobraCo Adjustable Horse Trough Planter, $29.99
Grandin Road Charleston Planter, $149
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Once you’ve found the flower bed that’s right for you, and hung it securely, the next step is to start planting. Choose flowers, herbs and plants of different hues that will compliment the color of your home. Hint: if your house is neutral, you can plant wildly colorful flowers and plants to add punch.
Here are a few tips:
-Make sure the box has proper drainage, and
make double sure the water is not draining on
your house–after a while, it will cause damage.
-Line the box with a layer of charcoal or
styrofoam peanuts to ensure proper
drainage.
-Fill the box with your preferred soil.
-After wetting the soil completely, add seeds or
plants.
-Fertilize regularly and keep soil moist,
remembering that window planter gardens
dry out more quickly that gardens planted in
the ground.
See also:
- Window Boxes for Small Spaces
- Soil pH: A Tricky Concept
- How to Start a Flower Garden in Five Steps
- Stay Cool, Save Money: Installing a Window Air Conditioner
- ‘X’ Marks the Spot: Choosing a Garden Plot
- Gardening Project: Native Plant Garden
- Plan to Take Advantage of Daylight Savings & Plant Roses
- Don’t Forget About Native Flowers
- Spring On Sale: Perennial Flowers and More
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I’ve tried using these planters, however I live in a condo and it’s very difficult to get them to fit on the railings. Do you have any suggestions for that.