I finally set up two window planters on my bedroom windows yesterday after planning about it for more than a week. Since this was my first time, I really tried my best in finding the information so I wouldn’t fail badly. I read tips and tricks in magazines, watched several gardening programs on TV, and searched articles in the internet about window box planting. I was glad that I finally made it yesterday. So far, it looked so good. I hoped that it will keep up that way. As for now, I would like to share to you the tips in window box planting. Follow the steps below to set up window boxes to plant your flowers, herbs and vegetables.
- Add soil once you hang your window box properly. You may want to try to use a mix of soil called “potting soil” which will get you organic and low-release fertilizer soil.
- Do not fill the box fully with soil. Leave about an inch from the top. You will need about 16 quarts of soil for a planter which is 30-inch long and 6-inch deep.
- Pick the plants which will you grow. Location is the crucial point in this one. Take one full day to observe the light on your window to determine whether you can grow a plant that needs full sun, or the one which only needs shady light. Grows are surprisingly to grow well in window box planters too.
- Buy your plants from a garden center. You will get healthier and fresher plants if you get your plants from a small garden store or nursery.
- Arrange your plants. Make sure that you have arranged your plants in a good distance so that they have enough room to grow.
- Do not forget to water your plants. You have to water your plants everyday in the summer. Make it before 10 am since it is better for the plants.