30 Window Box Ideas for Pretty Front Windows
My front windows used to stare back at me all blank and bare, and I walked past them every day without a second thought. Then one spring morning I hung a small box of red flowers under the sill, and my whole house looked like it was smiling back at me.
That one small box changed how I felt about coming home.
A window box does not need a big garden or a big budget. It sits right under your window and turns a plain wall into something pretty. You can fill it with flowers, leaves, or fresh herbs, and you can change it when the season changes.
I made this list for front windows, the ones people see first when they walk up to your door. Each idea is simple to try, and most of them take less than an hour to set up.
You do not need tools you have never used or skills you do not have yet.
Start with the box that fits your window best, then pick plants that like the sun your window gets. Water them in the morning, trim the tired stems, and your box will stay full and fresh for weeks. If one plant fades, swap it out and try another one you like more.
All 30 window box ideas sit in this one post for you, so you can read them straight through and pick the ones that fit your own front windows best, with no second post to wait for.
1. Classic Red Geraniums in a White Window Box
Red geraniums in a white box never fail to make me smile when I pull up to the house. The white box sits neat under the window, and a row of blooms fills it from end to end.
This is the look I tell new gardeners to try first.
Pick a box that is a little shorter than your window so it looks tidy from the street. Fill it with plain soil and set the plants in a straight row with room to grow. Water the soil in the morning and let the top dry a little before you water again.
Geraniums like sun and they forgive you if you forget a watering now and then. Pinch off the tired blooms and new ones will open in their place.
Typical cost $18 to $32.
I like to keep the box simple so the red blooms do all the work. No extra bits on the front, no fuss around the edges. Just a clean white box and a full row of red flowers.
If your window gets sun for most of the day, this box will stay bright for months. If it gets less sun, move the box to a sunnier window and watch it perk up.
Try it on the front window first and see how it lifts the whole house.
Neighbours will notice it before they notice anything else on your street. That is the charm of a classic look done well. It feels fresh, friendly, and easy to keep.
2. Soft Pink Petunias in a Wooden Box
Soft pink petunias spilling over a natural wood box look gentle and calm from the street. The wood feels warm and plain, and the soft pink blooms soften the whole window.
This one suits a quiet front window that you see every morning.
Choose a box made from natural wood with small gaps at the base so extra water can drain away. Fill it with plain soil and set the petunias close enough to fill the box fast. Leave a little space at each end so air can move round the plants.
Petunias love sun and they bloom for a long time when you feed them once a week. Snip the faded blooms and the plant will push out new ones.
I water this box in the early morning so the leaves dry before night. Wet leaves at night can turn soft and spotty, so morning watering keeps them firm. A quick check each day is all it needs.
Typical cost $15 to $28.
The natural wood box will age a little over time, and that only adds to its charm. If you like a tidy look, brush the box clean in spring and oil the wood with a plain finish.
Hang it low enough to water without a step stool.
By midsummer the soft pink blooms will trail over the front edge in a full curtain. It is a soft look that makes a plain window feel loved.
3. Trailing Ivy in a Black Metal Box
Green ivy trailing down from a black metal box gives a front window a neat, tailored look. The black box frames the green leaves, and the long trails soften the hard edge of the sill.
This is my pick when I want a window to look smart without flowers.
Pick a black metal box with small holes in the base so water can drain out. Fill it with plain soil and set the ivy plants along the front edge. Let the trails hang down in front of the box and trim them when they reach the length you like.
Ivy likes a mix of sun and shade, so it suits a window that is not in full sun all day. I press my finger into the soil and water only when the top feels dry.
Typical cost $20 to $35.
I keep the top of the box full so you see a thick mat of green leaves from the street. A thin top looks bare, so I add one more plant if I see a gap. The black metal box stays neat behind all that green.
In a windy spot, fix the box firm to the wall so it does not sway. A small bracket at each end holds it steady through a storm.
Trim the trails once a month to keep the shape tidy.
This box looks good all year, even when other flowers have faded. The green stays fresh through the cold months. It is a quiet, steady look that never shouts.
4. Bright Yellow Marigolds on a Cream House
Bright yellow marigolds on a cream house look like sunshine sitting under the window. The cream walls make the yellow blooms pop, and the whole front of the house feels warm and glad.
This is the cheeriest box in the whole list.
Marigolds are tough little plants and they bloom for months with very little fuss. Set them in a straight row in plain soil and water them at the base. Snip off the faded heads and new buds will open fast.
They like full sun, so pick the sunniest front window you have. If the window gets shade most of the day, try a different box from this list instead.
I plant marigolds close together so the box looks full from the first week. A full box hides the soil and shows only yellow blooms. That full look is what makes people smile when they walk past.
Typical cost $12 to $26.
Cream walls show dust more than you think, so wipe the sill now and then. A clean sill keeps the yellow blooms looking their best.
This box costs very little and gives back a lot of colour.
Kids love this one, and so do neighbours who pass by on foot. It is simple, bright, and hard to get wrong.
5. Purple Lavender in a White Window Box
Purple lavender in a white box brings a calm, sweet scent to the front window. The white box keeps the look fresh, and the purple spikes stand tall above the leaves.
I love this one for a window near the front door.
Lavender likes sun and soil that drains fast, so mix a little grit into plain soil before you plant. Set the plants with space between them so air can move round each one. Water them less than you think, and let the soil dry out between waterings.
The scent drifts out when you brush past the window, and it is lovely on a warm evening. Cut a stem now and then and tuck it in a small vase indoors.
Typical cost $16 to $30.
I keep the white box plain so the purple blooms stand out. No extra trim, no fussy bits on the front. Just a clean white box and a row of purple spikes that sway in a light breeze.
If your window is shady, lavender will sulk and bloom very little. Move it to the sunniest spot you can find and it will thank you with more blooms.
Trim the plants back after they bloom to keep them neat and full.
Bees will visit this box on sunny days, and that is a good sign. The plants are happy, the scent is strong, and your front window smells like a garden. It is a gentle look with a big payoff.
6. Red and White Petunias on a Grey House
Red and white petunias on a grey house make a bold, tidy pair under the window. The grey walls sit quiet behind them, and the red and white blooms do all the talking.
This is the box I pick when I want a classic look with a fresh twist.
Plant red and white petunias in turns along the box so the colours mix from end to end. Use plain soil and water at the base in the morning. Feed the plants once a week and they will bloom without a break.
Grey walls can look flat on their own, but these two bloom colours wake them up. The mix feels smart and planned, even though it took ten minutes to plant.
I keep the blooms full by snipping the faded ones every two or three days. A quick snip takes a minute and keeps new buds coming. By midsummer the box will be a thick row of red and white blooms.
Typical cost $14 to $27.
If one colour takes over, swap a plant or two to bring the mix back. A balanced mix looks best from the street, so step back and check it once a week.
Hang this box on the window you see most from the road.
It suits a grey house so well that guests often ask what the trick is. There is no trick, just two bloom colours and a full box.
7. Fresh Herbs in a Wooden Window Box
Fresh green herbs in a natural wood box turn a kitchen window into a tiny garden you can use every day. The natural wood box looks plain and honest, and the green leaves fill it with life.
This is the most useful box in the whole list.
Plant basil, mint, parsley, and chives in a row, one clump of each. Use plain soil and water at the base so the leaves stay dry. Snip what you need for cooking and the plants will grow back fast.
Keep mint in its own small pot inside the box, or it will take over the whole space. The other herbs are happy to share, and they all like the same sun and water.
Typical cost $10 to $24.
I set this box on the kitchen window so I can reach it while I cook. A quick snip of basil goes straight into the pan. That short walk from window to stove is the whole joy of this box.
Herbs like sun for most of the day, so pick the brightest kitchen window you have. If the window is shady, try parsley and chives first, as they cope best with less sun.
Water in the morning and trim the tops often to keep the plants bushy.
By the end of the first month you will have more herbs than you can use. Share the extra stems with a neighbour or dry them for later. It is a small box that pays you back every day.
8. Blue Lobelia in a Terracotta Box
Blue lobelia in a terracotta box is a soft, cool look for a sunny front window. The terracotta box feels warm and earthy, and the blue blooms spill over the front in a gentle wave.
This one always makes me slow down when I walk past it.
Lobelia likes sun and plenty of water, so check the soil every day in hot weather. Plant the small plugs close together in plain soil. They will knit into a full mat of blue blooms before long.
The terracotta box dries out fast in sun, so water at the base each morning. Do not let the soil dry right out, or the blooms will fade fast.
I love how the blue blooms trail down the front of the terracotta box. They soften the hard lines of the box and the sill. From the street it looks like a soft blue ribbon under the window.
Typical cost $17 to $31.
If the blooms start to thin in the middle of summer, trim the plants back by half. New growth will come fast, and the blue will return in a week or two.
This box suits a front window that gets morning sun and a little shade later in the day.
It is a calm colour pair that works on almost any house. Try it once, and you will want it back every year.
9. White Begonias on a Brick House
White begonias on a red brick house look crisp and bright against the warm brick. The white blooms glow in the shade, and the red brick behind them makes the whole window stand out.
This is my first pick for a shady front window.
Begonias love shade and they bloom for months without much fuss. Set them in plain soil in a straight row and water at the base. They do not need full sun, so a north facing window suits them well.
Red brick can look heavy on its own, but white blooms lighten the whole wall. The mix feels fresh and tidy, even on a dull day.
Typical cost $13 to $29.
I keep the box full so the white blooms form one long row under the window. A full row reads as one clean band of white from the street. That clean band is what makes this look so smart.
Water begonias when the top of the soil feels dry, and do not soak the leaves. Wet leaves in shade can turn soft, so water at the base and let the soil drain well.
This box will bloom long after the sunny boxes have faded.
If your front window never sees much sun, do not fight it. Pick begonias, fill the box, and enjoy blooms that love the shade. It is the easiest win in this list.
10. Sunny Daffodils in a Spring Window Box
Sunny yellow daffodils in a spring window box are the first bright hello of the year. The yellow blooms open together, and the whole front of the house wakes up with them.
I plant these in autumn and wait all winter for the payoff.
Set the bulbs in plain soil in autumn, pointy end up, and cover them well. Water them once, then leave them alone through the cold months. When spring comes, the shoots will push up first, then the yellow blooms will follow.
Daffodils come back year after year, so one planting gives you blooms for many springs. Leave the leaves alone after the blooms fade, as they feed the bulbs for next year.
I plant the bulbs close together so the box looks full when they bloom. A full box of yellow blooms is hard to miss from the street. It tells everyone that spring has truly arrived.
Typical cost $11 to $25.
If you missed autumn planting, buy potted daffodils in spring and set the pots in the box. They will bloom right away, and you can plant the bulbs out after they fade.
This is the simplest spring box you can make.
When the yellow blooms open, take a minute to stand at the window and enjoy them. Spring only lasts a short while, and this box makes the most of it.
| Idea | Main change | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Red Geraniums in a White Window Box | Fit a white window box with red geraniums | $18 to $32 |
| Soft Pink Petunias in a Wooden Box | Fit a natural wood box with soft pink petunias | $15 to $28 |
| Trailing Ivy in a Black Metal Box | Fit a black metal box with trailing green ivy | $20 to $35 |
| Bright Yellow Marigolds on a Cream House | Fit a window box with bright yellow marigolds on a cream house | $12 to $26 |
| Purple Lavender in a White Window Box | Fit a white window box with purple lavender | $16 to $30 |
| Red and White Petunias on a Grey House | Fit a window box with red and white petunias on a grey house | $14 to $27 |
| Fresh Herbs in a Wooden Window Box | Fit a natural wood box with fresh green herbs | $10 to $24 |
| Blue Lobelia in a Terracotta Box | Fit a terracotta box with blue lobelia | $17 to $31 |
| White Begonias on a Brick House | Fit a window box with white begonias on a brick house | $13 to $29 |
| Sunny Daffodils in a Spring Window Box | Fit a spring window box with sunny yellow daffodils | $11 to $25 |
| Total | $146 to $287 |
11. Coral Geraniums with White Trim
I love how coral geraniums look under a front window. They make a white house feel warm and glad to come home to.
I plant a row of blooms across the box so the front of the house looks full from the street.
I pick plants with thick leaves and strong stems. I set them in a line with a little room to grow. I soak them well on day one and keep the soil damp for the first week.
White trim frames the coral blooms in a clean and simple way.
I trim off tired blooms each week. New blooms soon take their place and the box stays fresh.
Typical cost $18 to $32.
Once a month I stir a little plant food into the watering can. I check the box after rain to make sure water can drain away. I lift the box now and then to check the brackets stay firm.
You can try this look on one window first. If you like it, you can add the same look to a second window next year.
A white house with coral blooms by the door feels bright and kind all season long.
12. Purple Pansies in a Small Cottage Box
Purple pansies make a small cottage feel sweet and cozy. I smile each time I pass them on my way to the door.
I plant the pansies close in a row so the box looks full and soft.
Fresh soil goes in first, then I tuck each plant in and press the soil round the roots. I give them a good drink of water right away.
The purple blooms stand out well in soft morning light.
I pick off old blooms when they fade. That small job helps new blooms open fast.
Typical cost $14 to $27.
Pansies like cool air and a little shade in the hot part of the day. I feel the soil with my finger and water the pansies only when the top is dry. A small pinch of plant food once a month keeps them going.
You can mix two shades of purple in one box. The mix looks rich and still stays calm.
A small cottage box of purple pansies is a kind hello for all who visit.
13. Green Ferns in a Shady Window Box
Green ferns bring a cool and calm feel to a shady window. I love how their soft leaves move in a light breeze.
I pick ferns that like shade and damp soil.
I set the ferns in a row with room for the leaves to spread. I press the soil firm round each plant. I water them well and keep the soil moist in dry weeks.
The green leaves fill the box fast and hide the bare soil below.
I trim off tired tips when I see them. New leaves soon grow in their place.
Typical cost $12 to $24.
Ferns do best out of harsh sun. I check the soil each day in hot weather. I water in the morning so the leaves dry by night.
You can add a second fern if a gap shows in the box. A full box looks lush and neat at the same time.
A shady window with green ferns feels like a quiet spot in a wood.
14. Orange Nasturtiums on a Yellow House
Orange nasturtiums look bold and glad on a yellow house. I love how they spill over the front of the box.
I plant them in a row and let the stems trail down the wall below the window.
I fill the box with light soil that drains well. I sow the seeds or set in small plants with care. I water them in and keep the soil damp till they settle.
The orange blooms glow in the sun and lift the whole front of the house.
I pick the blooms often to keep new ones coming. The leaves stay neat if I trim long stems back a little.
Typical cost $16 to $30.
Nasturtiums like sun and do not need rich soil. I water them when the soil feels dry to the touch. I skip extra plant food, as too much food gives leaves and not blooms.
You can let the stems trail down for a soft look. It suits a yellow house well and feels warm and fun.
An orange row of blooms on a yellow house is a bright and happy sight from the street.
15. Pink Impatiens in a Small White Box
Pink impatiens bring a soft and sweet look to a small white box. I love how they fill the box with bloom after bloom.
I plant them close in a row so no bare soil shows through.
I start with fresh soil in the white box. I set each plant in and press the soil firm round the roots. I soak them well on the first day so the roots settle in.
The pink blooms open wide and keep coming all season long.
I pick off old blooms each week. New buds soon open and the box stays full.
Typical cost $11 to $22.
Impatiens like shade and damp soil. I touch the soil first and water when the top feels dry. A weak mix of plant food once a month keeps them bright.
You can try this box on a shady window first. It is a simple way to add pink to the front of your home.
A small white box of pink blooms feels kind and calm each time you come home.
16. Succulents in a Modern Wood Box
Green succulents look clean and modern in a wood box. I love how neat they stay with very little care.
I pick small succulents in a mix of shapes and leaf forms.
I fill the wood box with soil that drains fast. I set each plant in with room to grow. I press the soil firm and water just a little.
The green leaves hold water, so the plants cope well in dry weeks.
I trim off tired leaves when I see them. The box stays tidy with that one small job.
Typical cost $20 to $38.
Succulents like sun and hate wet roots. I water only when the soil feels dry right through. I check the drain holes each month to keep them clear.
You can add a small stone on top of the soil for a neat finish. It helps the box look calm and modern.
A modern grey house with green succulents in the window box feels fresh and smart.
17. Red Salvia with White Alyssum
Red salvia stands tall and bright next to white alyssum. I love how the two work as a pair in one box.
I plant the red salvia at the back and the white alyssum at the front edge.
I put fresh soil in the box first. I set the salvia in a row with room to grow tall. I tuck the alyssum along the front so it can spill over the edge.
The red spikes rise up and the white blooms fill the gaps below.
I trim the salvia when the first blooms fade. New spikes soon grow and the box looks fresh once more.
Typical cost $15 to $28.
Salvia likes sun and soil that drains well. I check the top of the soil and water when it feels dry. Each month I give the plants a weak feed of plant food.
You can try this pair on a sunny window first. It is a simple mix that suits most homes.
Red and white in one box feels crisp and glad from the street.
18. Blue and White Flowers on a Pale Blue House
Blue and white flowers look calm and fresh on a pale blue house. I love how they blend with the walls and still stand out.
I plant a row of blooms in blue and white across the box.
I line the box with fresh soil first. I set the plants in a line with a little room to grow. I water them well and keep the soil damp for the first week.
The blue blooms and white blooms sit side by side in a soft mix.
Each week I snap off the spent blooms. Fresh ones open soon after and the box stays bright.
Typical cost $17 to $33.
These flowers like sun and a little shade in the hot part of the day. I test the top of the soil and water when it is dry. I add plant food once a month to keep the blooms coming.
You can mix tall blooms at the back with low blooms at the front. The box looks full and neat from the street.
A pale blue house with blue and white blooms feels calm and kind all season.
19. Mixed Wildflowers in a Rustic Wooden Box
Mixed wildflowers bring a loose and happy feel to a rustic wooden box. I love how pink, white and yellow blooms sit side by side.
I sow a mix of seeds or set in small plants in a row.
I spoon fresh soil into the wooden box first. I scatter the seeds thin and press them in with care. I give them a gentle drink and keep the soil damp till they sprout.
The pink, white and yellow blooms open at their own pace through the season.
I snip the faded blooms off with care. Fresh blooms open fast after that small job.
Typical cost $13 to $26.
Wildflowers like sun and soil that drains well. I water only when the soil feels dry to the touch. I leave out extra plant food, as plain soil suits them best.
You can let the stems grow loose for a wild look. It suits a rustic wooden box well and feels warm and free.
A rustic wooden box of mixed blooms feels like a small meadow by your window.
20. White Daisies in a Country Window Box
White daisies look fresh and simple in a country window box. I love how they lift the front of a country house.
I plant a row of daisies across the box so it looks full from the road.
I pack fresh soil into the box first. I set each plant in and firm the soil round the roots with my hands. I give them a deep drink on the first day.
The white blooms keep opening through the season and the box stays bright.
Each week I lift off the spent blooms. Fresh buds open soon and the box stays neat.
Typical cost $19 to $35.
Daisies like sun and soil that drains well. I feel the soil each morning and water when the top feels dry. Once a month I stir weak plant food into the water.
Start with this box on one front window. If it suits the front, add the same look to a second window next spring.
A country house with white daisies by the window feels bright and kind all year.
| Idea | Main change | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Geraniums with White Trim | Fit a window box with coral geraniums | $18 to $32 |
| Purple Pansies in a Small Cottage Box | Fit a small box with purple pansies | $14 to $27 |
| Green Ferns in a Shady Window Box | Fill a shady box with green ferns | $12 to $24 |
| Orange Nasturtiums on a Yellow House | Plant orange nasturtiums in a window box | $16 to $30 |
| Pink Impatiens in a Small White Box | Fill a small white box with pink impatiens | $11 to $22 |
| Succulents in a Modern Wood Box | Plant green succulents in a modern wood box | $20 to $38 |
| Red Salvia with White Alyssum | Plant red salvia with white alyssum | $15 to $28 |
| Blue and White Flowers on a Pale Blue House | Fill a box with blue and white flowers | $17 to $33 |
| Mixed Wildflowers in a Rustic Wooden Box | Sow mixed wildflowers in a rustic wooden box | $13 to $26 |
| White Daisies in a Country Window Box | Fill a country box with white daisies | $19 to $35 |
| Total | $155 to $295 |
21. Pink Roses in a Classic Window Box
I love pink roses under a front window. They make the whole front of the house feel soft and sweet.
I plant them in a row so each bloom has room to open wide.
I water the box in the morning before the sun gets strong. I let the water soak down to the roots. I check the soil with my finger before I water again.
I trim off the old blooms so new pink roses can take their place.
Typical cost $12 to $24.
I feed the roses once a month with plant food. I mix it weak so the roots stay safe.
I pick a spot that gets sun for most of the day. Pink roses need sun to stay full and bright. I move the box a little if one side stays in shade too long.
I check the leaves each week for spots or bugs. I pull off a bad leaf right away so the rest stay clean.
You can start with one box of pink roses and enjoy them all season long.
22. Trailing Sweet Potato Vine in a Dark Box
A dark box makes the green vine look fresh and full.
I let the vine trail down over the front of the box. It softens the straight edge and gives the window a calm look.
I plant the vine at the front edge so it can spill down. I tuck the roots deep in the soil. I soak the vine well on the first day so the roots settle.
I trim the tips when they get too long. A short trim keeps the vine thick near the top.
Typical cost $10 to $22.
I check the soil and water the box only when the top feels dry.
I pick a spot with soft sun in the morning. The green leaves stay bright with a little shade in the afternoon. I move the box if the vine starts to look tired.
I add a little plant food once a month. It helps the vine grow long and full.
You can grow this vine with very little work and enjoy it for months.
23. Yellow and Orange Marigolds by the Porch
Yellow and orange marigolds bring a warm feel to the porch. I plant them close so the box looks full from the street.
I love how the two warm shades sit side by side in one box.
I plant them after the last cold night of spring. I space them so air can move between the stems. I pour the water at the base so the blooms stay dry.
Each week I pinch the old blooms off. New yellow and orange blooms soon take their place.
Typical cost $14 to $28.
I water the box in the morning when the soil feels dry.
I feed the marigolds once a month with plant food. I keep the feed weak so the plants stay strong.
I check the porch box each morning as I step out. I pull out a weed if I see one. I sweep the porch floor so the box stands out.
You can fill one box with these blooms and lift the whole porch in a day.
24. Soft Blue Hydrangeas in a Large Window Box
Soft blue hydrangeas fill a large window box with calm color.
I plant them in rich soil that holds water well. I water the box often in warm weather. I never let the roots dry out for long.
I snip the old blooms off once they fade. New blooms soon open in their place.
I feed the plants once a month so the soft blue blooms stay full.
Typical cost $18 to $35.
I pick a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Soft blue hydrangeas do best when the hot sun stays off them.
I check the soil each morning with my finger. I water at the base of the plants. I let the extra water drain out of the box.
I mulch the top of the soil to keep it cool and damp.
You can plant one large box like this by a front window. It will give you soft blooms for weeks.
25. Red Begonias on a White House
Red begonias look bright against a white house. I plant them in a row under the front window.
The red blooms stand out from the street and make the house feel warm.
I plant them in soil that drains well. I water the box when the top feels dry. I keep water off the blooms so they stay clean.
I snap the old blooms off each week. New red blooms soon open to take their place.
Typical cost $11 to $25.
I feed the begonias once a month with a weak mix of plant food.
I pick a spot with soft morning sun. Red begonias do best with a little shade in the afternoon. I move the box if the leaves start to droop in strong sun.
I check the box each week for dead leaves. I pull them off so air can move through the plants.
You can fill a window box with red begonias and enjoy them all season.
26. Herbs and Flowers in One Mixed Box
A mixed box of green herbs and pink flowers smells fresh and looks full.
I plant the herbs at the back and the flowers at the front. The pink flowers spill over the edge while the herbs stand tall behind them.
I water the box in the morning before the day gets warm. I let the water reach the roots of both the herbs and the flowers. I check the soil before I water again.
I snip a little herb for cooking when I need it.
Typical cost $15 to $30.
I trim the pink flowers when the old blooms fade. New blooms soon open and keep the box bright.
Once a month I give the box a weak feed of plant food. I keep the feed weak so the herbs stay safe to eat. I wash the herbs well before I use them in a meal.
I place the box by a kitchen window where I can reach it with ease.
You can grow food and flowers in one small box. It saves space and gives you fresh herbs all season.
27. Purple Verbena in a Hanging Window Box
Purple verbena fills a hanging box with soft blooms. I love how it trails down and softens the window.
I plant it at the front edge so the stems can spill over the side.
I water the box when the soil feels dry on top. I let the water soak down to the roots. I check the hanging hooks each week to make sure they hold firm.
I trim off the old blooms so new purple blooms can open. A light trim keeps the plant full and tidy.
Typical cost $13 to $26.
I feed the verbena once a month with weak plant food.
I look for a spot with sun for most of the day. Purple verbena needs sun to bloom well. I shift the box a little if one side stays in shade.
I check the leaves for spots each week. I pull off a bad leaf so the rest stay clean.
You can hang one box of purple verbena and enjoy it all season long.
28. White and Pink Petunias on a Pink House
White and pink petunias look sweet against a pink house.
I plant them in a row so the two shades mix well. I tuck the roots deep in the soil. I soak the box well on the first day.
I nip the old blooms off each week. New white and pink blooms soon take their place.
I feed the petunias once a month with weak plant food.
Typical cost $16 to $32.
I water the box early in the day when the soil feels dry. I water at the base so the blooms stay dry and clean.
I pick a spot with sun for most of the day. White and pink petunias need sun to stay full. I move the box if one side stays in shade too long.
I look for dead leaves each week and pull them off.
You can fill one box with these petunias in a day. They will bloom for you all season long.
29. Autumn Mums in a Wooden Window Box
Orange and yellow mums bring a warm feel to a natural wood box. I set them close so the box looks full from the street.
The two warm shades look lovely side by side in autumn.
I set them in soil that drains well. I feel the top of the soil and water when it is dry. I keep the blooms dry by watering at the base.
Every week I pull the old blooms off. New orange and yellow blooms soon open to take their place.
Typical cost $20 to $38.
I feed the mums once a month with weak plant food.
I pick a sunny spot for most of the day. Orange and yellow mums need sun to stay bright. I slide the box over if one side stays in shade too long.
Each week I look through the box for dead leaves. I pull them off to let the air move through the plants.
You can fill a wooden box with autumn mums and enjoy them for weeks.
30. A Small Window Box Care Kit
I keep a small hand trowel, a small bag of potting soil, a small pair of pruning shears, a small spray bottle, a small bag of plant food, and a small pair of garden gloves in one plain tote by the door.
I use the small hand trowel to dig neat holes for new plants. It fits my hand well and lets me work in a small box with ease.
I fill each box with soil from the small bag of potting soil. The soil stays loose and lets water drain well. I top up a box when the soil sinks after watering.
I trim dead blooms and long stems with the small pair of pruning shears. A clean cut keeps each plant tidy and helps new blooms open.
The small hand trowel costs $4 to $8, the small bag of potting soil costs $5 to $9, the small pair of pruning shears costs $6 to $11, the small spray bottle costs $3 to $6, the small bag of plant food costs $4 to $7, and the small pair of garden gloves costs $6 to $10, for a total of $28 to $51.
I mist the leaves with the small spray bottle on warm days to keep them fresh.
I feed the blooms with the small bag of plant food once a month. I mix it weak so the roots stay safe and the blooms stay full.
I slip on the small pair of garden gloves before I dig or trim. They keep my hands clean and free of soil. I hang them by the door when I finish so I can find them next time.
Set this kit on a shelf by the door and tend one box each week. You will enjoy blooms at your front windows from spring to the last warm days of autumn.
| Idea | Main change | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| a small hand trowel | Dig small holes with a small hand trowel | $4 to $8 |
| a small bag of potting soil | Fill window boxes with a small bag of potting soil | $5 to $9 |
| a small pair of pruning shears | Trim dead blooms with a small pair of pruning shears | $6 to $11 |
| a small spray bottle | Mist leaves with a small spray bottle | $3 to $6 |
| a small bag of plant food | Feed blooms with a small bag of plant food | $4 to $7 |
| a small pair of garden gloves | Keep hands clean with a small pair of garden gloves | $6 to $10 |
| Total | $28 to $51 |
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