Whether you’re a pro gardener, a novice looking to flex your green thumb, or an urbanite with zero outdoor space, window boxes are a low-commitment way to grow summer plants, flowers, and herbs.

If you enjoy gardening or gazing upon flowers and foliage, choose a window box to enliven your space. Window boxes are simple in design — they’re skinny rectangular pots — and this only adds to their ...

Window boxes are a wonderful way to add color and charm and curb appeal for your home. They’re great for expanding your planting area, too, whether you live in a house or apartment. You also can swap ...

Add drama to your winter planter box ideas with layers of plants in varying heights and textures. With window flower boxes, more is more! Magnolia leaves are often featured in holiday wreaths and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While there are few plantings that compare to the charm of window boxes overflowing with summer flowers, these days window boxes aren’t just for windows. Now ...

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