Bringing Window Boxes Indoors

indoor flower boxes are beautiful

Flowers on the Inside

Build a window box or purchase a ready-made planter to display blooms  and other plants indoors.

Paint decorative wood brackets to match the box and window frame. Mount the brackets to the wall, screwing the mounting plates into wall studs if possible, then screw the bottom of the box into the tops of the brackets. Line the box with a plastic tray, and arrange plants in individual plastic pots so they’re easy to tend.

Fresh Herb Window Box

Having fresh herbs on hand is possible at any time of year. You can fill your window box with popular culinary herbs that can be overwintered on a bright south-facing kitchen windowsill. Whatever size box fits your space is fine. Feel free to choose a wood, metal or plastic box. Make sure there are several drainage holes in the bottom; to avoid losing soil through the holes, cover them with a piece of hardware cloth screening or even a coffee filter.

Purchase herb plants in two- to three-inch pots (the rosemary will probably be in a larger pot) from your local nursery or garden center. An all-purpose potting soil mix is suitable; premoisten it before planting the herbs. To maintain active growth, water thoroughly only when the soil surface dries out; feed with half-strength liquid fertilizer once a month.

Prevent Pests

Mist underneath the leaves daily to discourage pests such as white fly and red spider mites. Harvest the leaves as needed; be sure to keep the plants clipped regularly, to maintain a compact habit. Turn the window box around every couple of weeks to ensure even light and growth. The plants may be transplanted into the garden in the spring after the last frost.

Window Box Gardening and Other Helpful Sites

For those who find being surrounded by vibrant plants all year round, indoor gardening may be the answer to a very satisfying hobby. Here are some more helpful sites for indoor gardening, with window boxes and other containers.

• helpful gardener
• gardeners network
• TCS-Hydroponics
• garden time online
• bringing the outside in
• Inside Sun

How To Create A Beautiful Window Box

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how to make a window box garden