How to Make Window Boxes

Learn how to make your own planters with this easy step-by-step tutorial to make window boxes that will add color and charm to your home.

This project was truly a family affair, from shopping, to painting and planting. When we purchased our house, we knew the existing window boxes {actually shelves for planters} were victims of wood rot. I was anxious to replace them this Spring to add charm and color to the front of our home.

Supplies needed to make window flower boxes:

Wood

Nail/Staple Gun

Clamps

Screws

Trim {3/4×1-3/4″ accent colonial shown}

Waterproof wood glue

Sand paper

Primer

Paint

Drill

Weed barrier

How to make window boxes:

Use screws to ensure they are secure.

Add trim to accent at the top, bottom or both.

Clamp it to the window box and use a nail gun to adhere it.

Use waterproof wood glue to give it a perfect finish along the seams before sanding {for an even edge}.

Prime your wood boxes inside and out to reduce wood rot before painting.

Drill drainage holes throughout the box.

Staple weed barrier over holes to keep soil from draining through.

Hang!

Tips to fill planter boxes:

• Use aluminum soda cans or to pine cones to fill the bottom of planter boxes without adding a lot of weight.
• Use potting soil, which is much lighter and includes fertilizer for plants versus top soil.

Finally, we added and edible garden! Begonias, carnations, chrysanthemums, clover, day lilies, lavender, lilacs, pansies, peonies, impatiens, and tulip {petals} are some of my favorites. For early Spring, I knew I could rely on pansies and lavender, not to mention that the colors will compliment our home and landscaping plans well. As you may already know, I love lavender for it’s beautiful aesthetic, fragrance and versatility. Click here for some of my favorite lavender uses. Pansies are great for garnishes and salads. The height of the lavender balances the pansies.