Window box planters are an affordable outlet to experiment with your creativity. And although there's a lot of creative freedom with planting window boxes, there's also a right way to do it. This popular garden element is the perfect opportunity to show off the wide range of possibilities a few feet of soil can offer, so learn how to plant window boxes with this guide.
The first step in planting a flower box is choosing your box and where to hang it. Don't underestimate how heavy a window box can be—it's filled with soil and plants and gets even heavier when watered. We recommend buying a sturdy box made of hardwood like redwood or cedar rather than pine (which rots quickly) and securing the box with a window box bracket.
