Window boxes are a wonderful way to add color and charm and curb appeal for your home. They’re great for expanding your planting area, too, whether you live in a house or apartment. You also can swap ...

These best flowers for window boxes will bring colorful plant life into your home, even if you don’t have a garden. Consider these blooms and greens to brighten the exterior of your home or apartment.

Window boxes are containers that are usually oblong in shape and attached below windows on the outside. They're often made of wood but can be made of many different materials. I have clients who use ...

You may not have the time and energy to weed and maintain lovely perennial flower beds — or even to grow a few tomatoes, carrots and beans. But if you love flowers, you can have a window box or a big ...

Selecting plants with compact growth habits is essential for maximizing space in window boxes. Petunias, pansies, and ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can’t go wrong with a tall red geranium amid a tranquil bed of white ...

Basil is one of the annual herbs that thrive in containers like pots and window boxes. With ample access to sunlight, well-drained soil and heat, your basil can grow fresh and spicy. Cilantro is a ...

Apartment living has its share of benefits, like lower upfront costs, the excitement of city life, and convenient amenities. But there’s one thing you might have to give up: the luxury of a sprawling ...

Why are some window boxes so beautiful while others are so blah? It's all about design, according to Sonia Uyterhoeven, the gardener for public education at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.