Whether you’re a pro gardener, a novice looking to flex your green thumb, or an urbanite with zero outdoor space, window boxes are a low-commitment way to grow summer plants, flowers, and herbs.

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.

Add drama to your winter planter box ideas with layers of plants in varying heights and textures. With window flower boxes, more is more! Magnolia leaves are often featured in holiday wreaths and ...

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