Sparks in the Shade Photo by Nancy Andrews In the mix (right to left): Violet torenia hybrids, scarlet begonias, pink-eyed impatiens, mini asters, and variegated trailing ivy. All Eyes on the Prize Photo by Nancy AndrewsĪ long black planter box lifts a colorful collection of shade lovers up to eye level, where they can be enjoyed from above and below the deck all season long. Hardy, heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and widely available, few flowering plants perform as reliably in containers as these ever-popular garden plants. Solitary Refinement Photo by Nancy AndrewsĬrimson geraniums go solo in this classic window-box display, enjoying their well-deserved day in the sun. In this sun-loving display, waves of delicate snow-white sutera, trailing white petunias, calibrachoa 'Million Bells Trailing Blue', flossy-topped periwinkle-blue ageratum, lavender-flowered verbena, and variegated vinca vine are effervescent partners for classic white and pink geraniums-traditional window-box favorites. Put trailing varieties close to the front and side edges of the window box, well-rounded types in the middle, and taller, rigid or spiky selections in the back for height. Don't be stingy, though: For a lush look, place plants closely together, water whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, and watch them grow. Rapid-growing young annuals-the type sold in nursery and garden center six-packs-adapt more readily to their environment than more mature ones. Fill 'er Up! (And Check the Water, Please) Photo by Nancy Andrews These sturdy, decorative brackets-painted to match the window trim-offer a vital means of support. When mounting a window box, take its weight with full-grown plants and saturated potting mix into consideration. Quick solution: Add a few variegated vines or trailing petunias to the mix they'll soon soften the rigid vertical line of the uptight-looking marigolds and gracefully fill in the gap. Make it Fit Photo by Nancy AndrewsĪlthough this metal-framed planter complements the architecture nicely, it measures up a few inches too narrow for the window width. A snug-fitting liner made of coconut fiber (coir) or sphagnum moss looks neat, retains moisture, and keeps soil from seeping out of the box.
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Improve Your View Photo by Nancy AndrewsĬhoose a box that spans the entire width of the window area and position it so the contents can be enjoyed (and watered when necessary) from indoors. This wrought-iron example is a great match for the rectangular grillwork of the Tudor-style dwelling's leaded casement windows. Like everything else designed to enhance a home's exterior, the best window boxes complement the architectural style of the house.
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