Saturday, 9 April 2016

Top Tips On Displaying Window Boxes

By Carol Cooper


If you are interested in creating a welcoming and colourful addition to your home, than a window box may be just the thing. This guide includes a variety of practical tips to help you to make the best of window boxes. From where to shop for this item to how to display it, the following paragraphs will help you to get to grips with using this accessory.

One of the best places to get inspiration for this unique and beautiful accessory is the United Kingdom. In fact, as spring and summer approach, you can see window box displays appearing all over the country. They are a great way to achieve bright color on the exterior of a house which lasts through the whole season. It is even possible to make the display last through the fall by replanting with fall flowers such as autumn pansies or chrysanthemums.

The top priority when it comes to choosing this item should always be safety. This applies to all aspects of the process, from ensuring that vendors and products are high quality and safe to using the item safely. Make sure that you abide by any laws or regulations governing outdoor displays in your area. Also, ensure that the box is securely attached and not at risk of slipping from the window space.

You can find an assortment of vendors who are offering this kind of product. One very popular venue is a garden or outdoor supply center. In fact, those garden and landscaping stores with an extensive inventory are likely to have a wide range of window box shapes and sizes.

There are some very important points to keep in mind if you want to display this product at your home. Making sure that you use appropriate drainage will keep your plants in top condition. Most products already have holes to assist with this.

You should also ensure that water does not accumulate around the windowsill as this can cause damage to your home. A small hand held watering can allows you to control where water goes. Do not overwater which may not only hurt your plants but cause problems with paint work or siding on the house. As well, you should regularly check the window box to make sure that it is not causing any damage to house exteriors.

There are a great variety of choices for plants which can create an attractive effect. The best option is often one that is easy to care for. Some examples are geraniums, petunias and pansies, all of which are fairly easy to look after. To create a bright splash of color, combine plants like these in a box.

Another very important aspect is deadheading flowers to keep new blooms appearing. With some gentle care, your window box will stay fresh and attractive for months. For more tips on this topic, there are many gardening magazines and blogs which provide guides for creating a window box.




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