Whether you live in a small apartment in the middle of a bustling city or a sprawling ranch style home in the country, container gardens that take the form of window boxes are an excellent way to grow flowers.

As long as you have a window that allows you to attach a window box to it, you can become a container gardener. Container gardens are easy to plant and maintain. All you need is the interest, space and a little bit of gardening know-how to get started.

So, what do you need to know? First of all, there are different kinds of window boxes, so it is important that you select one that will coordinate well with your home. Hardwood boxes can be stained and painted easily to match the trim on your home. The same can be said for treated softwood boxes.

The size of the window box you choose is significant. The length should be reasonably close to the size of the window, although a tad bit longer or shorter should not affect the appearance of it too much.

Purchase a box that is at least eight inches in width because the flowers need plenty of room to grow and you don’t want the soil to dry out too quickly. You should look for a window box that is deep enough to allow the roots the room they need to spread out. Eight inches deep is a good measurement to aim for.

When you put up the window box make sure it is a couple of inches below your window and that it does not impede the movement of the window. You may have to place the window box even lower if you have a window that opens in an outward direction.

If you have a lot of windows on your home but only wish to start with one window box, then how do you know which window to choose when they all seem appropriate? The key element is which window will allow your plants the greatest degree of sunlight on a regular basis. This makes a difference. Of course, the down side to this is the more sun exposure the plants get, the more you will have to water them (especially if you live in an area that does not experience a great deal of rainfall).

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