The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window.
Planting impatiens in window boxes.
Impatiens prefer humus rich moist and well drained soil.
Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer.
You have three options for planting your window box.
Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.
Traditional impatiens often grow tall and leggy by midsummer.
See your local frost dates.
Shade or partial shade moist soil.
Planting time the best time to plant impatiens is after the last spring frost.
If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring.
Plants quickly respond with a new flush of growth and are more compact and covered with blooms that can take you to the first frost.
Planting and caring for your window box.
Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.
If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches.
Try planting zinnias petunias and geraniums during the summer and mums pansies and purple fountain grass in the fall for seasonal appeal.
April is the perfect time to commence planting when the danger of frost or chilly nights have passed and the soil temperature is warming up.
Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws.
Plant directly in the container.
Always mount the box before you plant.
Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.
Another thing to consider when determining which types of plants to place in a window box is the time of year and location.