window box seeds

1. How do you plant seeds in a window box?
2. What are best plants for window boxes?
3. What can I plant in a window box now?
4. What vegetables grow well in window boxes?
5. How many plants should be in a window box?
6. What is the best soil for window boxes?
7. What can I put in window boxes besides flowers?
8. Can you put perennials in window boxes?
9. How do you install window box brackets?
10. How do you hang a window box without drilling?
11. What do you put in window boxes for winter?
12. How often should you water a window box?
13. Can I grow carrots in a window box?
14. Can I grow lettuce in a window box?
15. Can lavender grow in window boxes?
16. Why are terracotta pots bad?
17. How do you water a window box plant?
18. How much potting soil do I need for a window box?
19. Do I need to put rocks in the bottom of a planter?
20. Are window boxes bad for your house?
21. How do you organize a window box?
22. What plants do best in full sun?

How do you plant seeds in a window box?

Just fill planter boxes with soil and/or plant medium and bury seeds according to packet directions, typically 1/4 inch or more from the surface. Water sufficiently per seed requirements. Keep under either fluorescent lights or grow lights to germinate.

What are best plants for window boxes?

Petunias, geraniums, zinnias, nasturtiums, and begonias are good choices for main-theme flowers. Fill in with things like wandering jew, ivy, euonymus, heather, or vinca, which will cascade over the edge of the box. Impatiens do well in shady locations. More subtle choices include coleus, heliotrope, and salvia.

What can I plant in a window box now?

Plants for window boxes

• Strawberries.
• Erigeron.
• Spring bulbs.
• Chillies.
• Sempervivums.
• Herbs.
• Tomatoes.
• Annuals and tender perennials.

What vegetables grow well in window boxes?

Types of plants that are perfect for window boxes:

• Strawberries.
• Radishes.
• Leaf lettuce.
• Spinach.
• Green onions.
• Aloe.
• Herbs (parsley, sage, oregano, thyme, chives and basil)

How many plants should be in a window box?

Generally I would use 3 or maybe 4 plants in 10 or 12-inch planters, 4 to 6 plants in a 14 to 16-inch planter and Six to 8 plants in an 16 to 20-inch planter and so on.

What is the best soil for window boxes?

Purchase a sterile potting mix containing peat, perlite, and other ingredients that improve drainage, aeration, fertility, and water-holding capacity. Consider using a water-absorbing polymer to decrease watering frequency.

What can I put in window boxes besides flowers?

Ways to Decorate Window Boxes Without Flowers

• Fake Flowers.
• Fairy Garden.
• Rockscapes.
• Succulents.
• Bird Boxes.
• Seasonal Decor.

Can you put perennials in window boxes?

If gardening isn't your thing or if money is an issue, perennials are the perfect choice for window boxes. In the right climate and environment, they can survive through the winter and grow back the following spring. In climates with light frosts, your perennial choices may seem endless.

How do you install window box brackets?

Secure the window box to the brackets with a drill and 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) screws. You will need to fasten the box to the brackets, or it will easily fall off. Use the drill to insert galvanized decking screws that are 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) into the upper back of the box and the top of the mounting brackets.

How do you hang a window box without drilling?

How to Attach Flower Boxes Without Drilling Holes

1. Purchase a window hanger for your box. Most window boxes are designed for mounting to a window with screws, so you'll have to shop around for a specialty window box that comes with hangers. ...
2. Purchase vinyl siding hooks if you have vinyl siding. ...
3. Consider installing boxes on balcony or stair railings instead of a window.

What do you put in window boxes for winter?

Ferns, evergreens, perennial flowers in red and white, wreathes, ornamental decorations, plants, artificial flowers, poinsettias, jingle balls, ribbons, pine cones, christmas tree trimmings, garland, lights, holly and more are some simple and effective ideas that can be used to decorate your flower boxes.

How often should you water a window box?

Frequent watering is the most important part of caring for plants in window boxes. As with most containers, window boxes will need to be watered at least once a day.

Can I grow carrots in a window box?

Cover the carrot and radish seeds with about 1/4 inch of soil. Pat the soil to firm it over the seeds, then water gently. Set the planted window box in a warm, sunny spot and keep the potting soil evenly moist to encourage the seeds to sprout (usually 3 to 5 days for the radishes and a week or two for the carrots).

Can I grow lettuce in a window box?

The cut-and-come-again method is simple: purchase a package of mixed lettuce seeds and sow them into a window box. As the lettuces start to grow, cut the individual leaves for your salads or sandwiches.

Can lavender grow in window boxes?

Lavender thrives in well-drained soil, preferably in a raised bed or container garden, and requires full sun. ... Two kinds of mint, chamomile, pineapple sage, lemon-scented geraniums and French lavender star in this window box by Granville, Ohio landscape architect Jennifer Bartley for Country Living.

Why are terracotta pots bad?

The biggest concern regarding terracotta pots is their susceptibility to frost damage. Terracotta pots are vulnerable to changes in temperature and freezing snow. If you are using terracotta for outdoor gardening in cold temperatures, the pot may break or crack due to weather.

How do you water a window box plant?

Make four to six holes in the lid. Submerge the bottle in the soil of the window box to hide it a bit but leave the cut end out of the soil. Fill with water and allow the slow drip to irrigate the window box.

How much potting soil do I need for a window box?

Determine the volume of your planter box by multiplying the width by the length by the depth. For example, if you have a length of 5 feet, a width of 4 feet and a depth of 2 feet, the volume would be 40 cubic feet (5 x 4 x 2 = 40). This is the amount of dirt you will need to fill your raised planter box.

Do I need to put rocks in the bottom of a planter?

A layer of gravel at the bottom of a planting container was recommended for decades, even in published books about container plants. That erroneous advice may lead to root damage in plants. When gravel is at the bottom of a pot, it takes up room that otherwise soil would fill, making the pot much smaller for its plant.

Are window boxes bad for your house?

Poorly designed window boxes that are installed incorrectly can damage a house. ... Window boxes can really make the exterior of your home attractive. They can add color to a home no matter what the season. My wife changes the look of our large window box four times a year.

How do you organize a window box?

How to Arrange a Window Box

1. Pick window boxes that have holes for drainage. ...
2. Use potting soil in your pots, not garden loam. ...
3. If your window boxes are in the sun, or they are in a spot that is difficult to water, you may want to add water storing crystals into your soil which help retain water.

What plants do best in full sun?

Some good full sun border plants that are well suited to most areas include:

• yarrow.
• shasta daisy.
• coreopsis.
• purple coneflower.
• blanket flower.
• Russian sage.
• butterfly weed.
• lavender.