Use a good quality soil; soils with slow release fertilizers already added can give an added beauty boost. Also, since most window boxes tend to dry out in the heat of the summer sun, add moisture-retaining crystals (available at most garden centers) to the soil, according to package directions.
When choosing plants, think about variations in color, either in blooms, foliage, or both. Mix and match, if you prefer, by combining different varieties of plants that bloom in similar shades for an eye-catching color event.
Pick plants that are well cared-for and are a manageable size as these will transplant into your window boxes more quickly, giving you more beautiful displays more easily, suggests Cummings. Though not initially as impressive, smaller plants will grow quickly and fill in well.
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