Growing of flowers in boxes for display on window sills, porches, balconies, or terraces has been practiced for several thousand years, but it’’s not conventionalized as most people seem to think. The only conventional feature is the square shape of the box. The scope for self-expression is almost unlimited. For example, the choice of plant … Read more
Nothing adds more charm to the outside of a house than floral trimming. The present-day revival of interest in window box gardening promises much in the way of decoration. Modern homes, especially, will find their functional lines softened and tied to the landscape by using flower- or greenery-filled window boxes. There is nothing new about … Read more
Indoors or out, the charm of geraniums can sweep you away. Their festivity is insuppressible. Geraniums flaunt all the warm, cheerful colors of the spectrum, sharpened with an immaculate dash of white. Their leaves are a delight to the senses. Consider, for example, the soft fur of kitten’s ear geranium, the spicy fragrance of the … Read more
Nicotiana alata [nih-ko-she-AH-na, a-LAY-tuh] is a lovely annual summer flower with a long bloom and pleasant fragrance, making it a popular choice for garden beds and window boxes. It belongs to the Solanaceae family of flowering plants, commonly called the nightshade family. You may hear it by the following common names: It comes from South … Read more
Grown from seed each year, Centaurea Cyanus can easily add a splash of color to any garden bed or window box. It’s a beautiful plant with large, colorful flowers. Pronounced [sen-TAR-see-uh SY-an-us], the Centaurea Cyanus is also called bachelor’s button or cornflower. It’s part of the Asteraceae family and native to parts of Europe. The … Read more