the whole story. Plants are a good way to keep a window
box neutral and flowers are a good way to add highlights.
A window box should contain a mix of plants and/or flowers
that considers size, color, layout, and most importantly
pesonal style.
Here are some ideas to help stir up your imagination:
1. Hanging plants are a great window box idea if you want
to give the look of fullness or if you want to blend the
box into a garden are below. You can also use them to flow
into a landscaping area beneath a window or to draw
attention away from a plain wall. Potatoes vines, aubretia,
or geraniums are all great ideas that can create this
artistic flow.
2. Climbing plants and vines can be used to integrate the
window box upward and outward into the home. If you've
already got climbing vines on your house try adding a
window box and having them flow down into the window box
where a tall plant or some bright colors can pop out: great
choices are virginia creepers, wisteria, and ivy.
3. Tall plants are great window box ideas when surrounded
by smaller complimenting plants. They can act as center
highlights that draw attention to your window box and make
it a focal point on the house: lillies, amaryillis, and
gladiolus are all popular choices.
4. Perrenials are flowers that will last 2-4 years and are
great choices for lesser maintenance: foxgloves are popular
and one of my favorites. If you like the idea of switching
it up more often make sure you get flowers that are annuals.
5. Color is a good way to draw attention to a window box
and make it stand out: Impatients, violets, tulips,
jasmines, and daisies are colorful options that are great
for
accenting a box on the sides or even for filling it up
completely. Stick with simple green plants if you want to
remain neutral and accent rather than highlight your window
box.
No matter which window box ideas you use, remember to take
into consideration how you want it to look and feel.
Should it stand out or blend in? Should it stand alone or
flow with your landscaping? Should your window box have a
mixed variety or a consistent look? There's no wrong
answer, just the answer that make you the most happy so let
your imagination soar.
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Matthew Buquoi is the owner of Flower Window Boxes, an
online manufacturer of PVC window boxes and custom window
boxes. He has built and installed window boxes for many
years and loves to write about the many ideas he has come
across over the years when it comes to window box planting
and gardening.
http://www.flowerwindowboxes.com
