Window Boxes

Garden centres sell a wide range of window boxes in terracotta, wood or plastic. There are a few points you should consider before making your choice.

Larger, deeper boxes hold more compost and need less frequent watering. However a larger box placed in front of a small window can block lots of daylight, so you'll probably have to compromise.

One of the best solutions is to position and support the box just below the window ledge, allowing plenty of room for growth, especially if you have side opening windows.

Planting up is just like planting up any other container. It's essential to have drainage holes in the bottom so make some if necessary. Add drainage material such as broken terracotta then fill with multipurpose compost.

You will have to water plants every day in hot weather.

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