The Fundamentals Of Cincinnati Window Boxes

By Lisa Smith


Window boxes also go by at least two other names, that is, window flower boxes or window box planters. These products refer to box-shaped containers that people use to grow plants. In most cases, they are used to grow flowers. However, that is not always the case because they can be used to plant edible plants and herbs. They are usually attached to sills of windows or in the space slightly below sills. Cincinnati window boxes are among the best products on the market.

The position where the container is placed must ensure that they can be accessed easily by the owner from inside and/or outside the building. Ease of access makes watering much easier and safer when needed. Besides watering, other maintenance processes such as fertilizing, weeding, and pruning when the flowers become bushy must also be done and that is only possible if access is easy.

For installations that are done below the sill, support must be provided using various mechanisms. The wall below is enough for supporting the container adequately if it is lightweight. However, other support mechanisms need to be used in cases where the boxes are too heavy and big. Example of support mechanisms that can be used include brackets and cheat mounting systems. More than one method of support can be used where necessary.

A wide range of materials may be used in the construction of window boxes. Among those materials are cellular PVC, vinyl, fibre glass, metal, wood, brick, and terracotta. Durability of the products made from these materials differs and they all have their own advantages and shortcomings. However, with painting and proper maintenance, these products can be very durable than they are expected.

It may take only 3-5 years for wooden products that are not well maintained to deteriorate. However, with better maintenance, they may take up to 15 years before deteriorating. Wooden products can be relatively heavy making them to require some form of support using cheat mounting systems of brackets. Fiber glass is a lighter yet cheaper option which may suit certain applications.

Window box planters are available in different sizes. One can find whatever size of box they want on the market. Products can also be customized to better meet the needs of the buyer. Usually the size of the box should be chosen in a way as to match that of the opening. This makes maintenance of plants and the container much easier.

People living in upper floors of flats and apartments find these products very useful. This is because they lack patios of gardens to grow flowers. These containers are very good because they hold flowers in a position that one can see them from inside and outside the room alike. When one intends to plant big flowers that have extensive root systems, they should choose wide and deep containers.

Various products vary in price. Some of the factors that determine price are quality, material, and size. It is better to compare prices offered by different stores before making a choice. One can also discover better products when they walk around.




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