Window boxes have a certain reputation. They’re quaint, they’re cottage-core, they’re fussy. And while there are reasons for these preconceptions, there’s a lot more to the window box than all that.

MARSHFIELD, Mass. … Many beginning gardeners are intimidated trying to plant full beds of flowers in their yard. A good way to combat that hesitation: Start by creating smaller, self-contained window ...

You may not have the time and energy to weed and maintain lovely perennial flower beds — or even to grow a few tomatoes, carrots and beans. But if you love flowers, you can have a window box or a big ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. You may not have the time and energy to weed and maintain lovely perennial flower beds - or even to grow a few tomatoes, carrots and beans. But if you ...

16:30, Sat, Jan 3, 2026 Updated: 16:39, Sat, Jan 3, 2026 January has plenty of potential for adding colour to the garden. A well-planted window box puts winter flowers and evergreen foliage right at ...