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Charming window box planters

These planters are perfect for urban dwellers or anyone wishing to add a burst of color and life to their windowsills or railings.

Charming window box planters give a windowsill or balcony railing room for a row of herbs, flowers or small edibles. They suit apartment dwellers and anyone with limited outdoor space who still wants some colour and greenery close at hand.

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Why charming window box planters make a good gift

  • Turns a plain windowsill or balcony railing into a small growing space for flowers or herbs.
  • Works well for people in apartments or condos without a yard or garden bed.
  • Can hold spring bulbs, summer annuals or kitchen herbs, depending on the season.

What to look for

  • Measure the windowsill or railing width and depth so the box and brackets fit properly.
  • Check whether mounting brackets or railing hooks are included or have to be bought separately.
  • Look for drainage holes and a material that holds up to sun, rain and frost.

Kinds worth searching

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  • Balcony railing planter boxes
  • Self-watering window boxes
  • Metal window boxes

Questions people ask

Do window box planters need brackets?
Some sit on a sill or hook over a railing, but many wall-mounted styles need brackets. Check the listing to see what hardware comes with it.
What size window box should I get?
Measure the length of the sill or railing first, then choose a box a little shorter than that space.

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