Grow vegetables instead of flowers in window boxes.

Time to grow vegetables in window boxes. Traditionally flowers are grow and have a beautiful effect on your home. Just try with 1 at first and see how it turns out.

Window boxes tend to dry out rather quickly and if you introduce a drip line your watering can be regulated. There are several types of container available, so pick ones that will give you the best service and not too expensive.

Use a good potting mix and add slow release fertilizer. Place the window box in an easily accessible spot and where it gets some hours of sunlight. There are some plants to try first to make it a bit easy for you. The list of vegetable and herbs are available through the link at the bottom of this post.

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9 Tips for Growing Vegetables in Window Boxes.

You may have noticed that window boxes are used worldwide for flowers and other ornamental plants. First of all they make a beautiful statement in their own right and almost always improve the curb appeal of a home.

But did you know that many vegetables grow just as well as flowers in window boxes? If you haven’t tried using them as vegetable gardens before, then this year is as good as any to try it. I’ve been very happy with these pint-sized veggie gardens as long as I remember that they can require a little special attention on occasion. Before you plant check out the key points below……..

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