Nothing says "home sweet home" better than window planter boxes. They add a touch of green, splashes of color and extra curb appeal to your home.
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Window planter boxes with colorful flowers really dress up the exterior of a home. We spoke with master gardener Tami Gallagher at Home Sown Gardens, who shared her knowledge about window planter boxes — what to look for, plus tips and advice on installing and maintaining them. You can also look at some wheelbarrow planter ideas to arrange your plants aesthetically.
Window planter boxes made of wood are quintessential. The Costway Rectangular Wood Flower Planter Box is a classic that never goes out of style — or lets you down when conditions turn blustery.
Made of strong, solid, weather- and sun-resistant natural fir with two pre-drilled drainage holes, it’s almost 29 inches long, and wide and high enough to hold bigger plants and flowers.
It’s almost ridiculous how affordable and lightweight the Growneer Terra-Cotta Color Flower Window Box Plastic Planters are. At about $26 for three, these plastic flower boxes feature a raised-foot design with attached trays, two open drainage holes and six reserve ones you can punch out with your finger or screwdriver if needed.
The set also comes with 15 plant labels for tracking seedlings. Choose between terra-cotta, green, white and black. The box can rest right on the window sill or be mounted with brackets.
With its sought-after cottage charm, this durable Jaimee-Lea Galvanized Steel Window Box is practical and decorative. It features a tapered silhouette with a burnished, distressed finish, and the galvanized steel is nearly impervious to damage from UV rays and rain.
Although it may look heavy, it weighs only three pounds, so you don’t have to worry about it collapsing under its own weight. It comes in Nantucket Blue or, in keeping with the cottage theme, Cape Cod White.
Trends come and go, but copper has long been the standby metallic workhorse thanks to its durability and warmth. Cooperheadcraft’s Copper Window Planter is the latest example.
Constructed from 16-ounce copper, the planter measures 30- x 5-in. at its widest, tapering down to 28- x 4-in. It arrives bright and shiny. You can retain that look by spraying it with a clear protective coating, or let it turn a natural patina over time. Either way, this window planter box should last for years and years.
Inspired by the hayracks of England (self-service feed troughs for cows and horses), Vigoro Metal English Horse Trough Coco Planter provides 36 inches of rustic charm.
Framed with powder-coated metal in a rich black finish, it’s lined with coco, a natural, biodegradable fiber that helps retain moisture. At the end of the growing season, toss the used coco liner into the compost pile and order a replacement for next year’s “crop.”
Install the planter with the adjustable brackets (included), or hang it on screws or nail heads with the keyhole slots at the back.
If you want the look of wood without the hassle, the Mayne Fairfield Self-Watering White Polyethylene Window Box is an outstanding option.
The 48-inch box, with lovely recessed panel detailing, is molded from high-grade polyethylene that’s double-walled for extra strength. Mounting brackets are included, and you can order the optional decorative brackets for an extra bit of style.
If you’d rather make your own, this simple window planter box might be just what you’re looking for. Or maybe you’re a minimalist and prefer a window planter shelf. Either way, all you need are a couple of inexpensive boards, exterior house paint and a few basic tools and supplies.
