A window box garden is a simple form of flower container in the shape of a box placed on or near the window sill of a window or even on the ground. It can also be utilized for growing other edible plants or herbs. Window box gardens are one of the easiest ways to create a plant bed in your windows. You simply place the flower box into the window, secure it with the screws that attach it to the window frame, and then fill with dirt or sand the bottom of the box and add any additional plants of choice. Your beautiful window box garden will last for years if you take the time to care for it properly.
The benefits of window boxes is primarily that they have no soil to worry about removing. You do not have to worry about removing weeds each time you decide you want to give your plants a break from their outdoor living space. No need to water the plants because they do not have to go through the trouble of transitioning from outdoors to indoors. If you wish, you can simply close the window boxes and they will take care of the rest. All you have to do is watch for insects and pests that might destroy your crops. These pests are most often bugs, such as ants and spiders, as well as birds and squirrels.
One of the advantages of window box gardens is that you can cultivate a variety of seasonal vegetables without having to replant each season. Because the soil is so shallow, you can easily get rid of weeds without having to pull them out. Vegetables that do well in shallow roots, such as beans, peas, carrots, beets, onions, cucumbers, and potatoes, will thrive in this environment. Another plant that does well in these conditions is lettuce. Since lettuce usually has very deep roots, it will also survive well in this type of garden as long as you harvest at the correct time.
Many types of vegetables also enjoy the shade provided by the window boxes. While some varieties do best in direct sunlight while others prefer shady areas, most varieties find comfort in a shaded area. This is especially true for cool weather vegetables, such as squash and zucchini. In addition to providing shelter for these vegetables, a window box garden also provides them with ample food supply as they are able to absorb the vitamins from the soil as well as the sunshine.
Another advantage of this type of container gardening is that it is extremely low maintenance. Because the growing vegetables are placed into individual pots, you do not have to worry about picking the plants up after they die or mowing the lawn. You also do not have to worry about fertilizing the soil or using excessive amounts of water. As long as the soil is kept moist, you will have healthy plants thriving for many years to come.
Not only are herb plants in easy to take care of, but they also make an interesting conversation piece as well! Whether you plant mint in the back yard or add herbs such as thyme, Rosemary and basil to a wooden window box garden, you and your family will surely enjoy the sights and smells of your culinary creations. If you prefer cooking with the smells of fresh breads and meats, then be sure to add some good-smelling herbs to your container gardening.
Wood window boxes make a great place to plant almost any vegetable. For example, you can plant root vegetables such as onions and garlic in potting soil, while you can plant fruits and vegetables such as squash and sweet peas in potting soil. In addition, you can plant herbs and flowers with leaves and flowers in cotta window boxes as well. All types of plants make beautiful additions to your window box garden and you will enjoy watching them grow and thrive.
In order to ensure that your plants get all of the nutrients and moisture they need to grow, you will want to make sure that you have good quality soil. Well-drained soil is very important for container gardens. You should have good soil in your soil bed prior to planting anything else. After you prepare the soil in your bed, the next step is to mix your soil with the correct amount of organic materials such as compost, sand, peat, and perlite. Water your plants thoroughly during the planning and planting process. Watering a plant encourages its roots to grow well and also helps to maintain a healthy condition of the soil.