Window boxes for flowers and plants add a pleasant splash of color to a home, and they give urban dwellers a handy mini-garden to grow flowers or even vegetables. Nice window boxes can go for around $100, and they’re relatively easy to install, especially if you get one of the high-quality pre-fabricated ones. The exact instructions may vary depending on the type of box you get, but here’s a general guide to installing a window box.


Step 1: Mark your mounting location. It should be about 1 inch below the underside of the sill and directly below each vertical edge of the window frame. If your window swings out, move your markings down about half a foot.

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