Charming & Romantic Window Boxes

There are always flowers for those who want to see them~Henri Matisse.  Nothing says happy like a cascade of colorful flowers spilling from a window box!  While walking around one of my favorite places, Carmel-by-the-Sea, I noticed that many of the homes have window boxes.  They add so much loveliness to already charming homes.  I find so much gardening inspiration just by observing the beautiful gardens others have created, and the imaginative touches they have used.

Window boxes come in all sizes and may be made of wood, copper, wrought iron, etc.  They create a “living wall” and can beautifully accentuate your home.  It is easy to see how much beauty a window box adds to a home–just imagine this dwelling without it?

For those with small yards or none at all, window boxes and planters offer a great option to add romance and charm with flowers.

Sun and shade requirements will determine what flowers to plant in your window box.  Popular flowers for window boxes include geraniums, begonias, verbena, pansies, petunias, trailing fuchsias, salvia, impatiens, ivy, vinca vine, sweet potato vine, and lobelia.

Often, incorporating colors from the rest of the yard or garden, including trees & shrubs, can help tie everything together.

Multiple window boxes look best when the same types of flowers groups are repeated in each.  Simple arrangements have a more organized and cohesive vibe.

Window boxes filled with beautiful flowers brighten your home and are easy to care for.  Just make sure they have proper drainage and water them according to their needs.  It’s also a good idea to provide fertilizer regularly to help boost blooms.

Your imagination is the limit.  Never be afraid to experiment; you may make a mistake now and then in gardening, but you will learn from your experiences.

For more information on gardens in Carmel-by-the-Sea, see my Magical & Enchanting Gardens of Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Thank you for visiting my blog!  Wishing you peace, love, happiness, & beautiful vistas.