Window box rules to know + planting a new one!

I got a new window box! Actually it's exactly the same window box I've had for more than 14 years, just bigger. And that's due in part to finding out that Hooks & Lattice can customize window box sizes!
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[@lindakramb3434]

My window box is outside my kitchen sink. I open the window and water it with my pull out sprayer. 😮😊. I know, very classy!!😊

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I have done that too! It works grwat

[@lisag6796]

Hey, it gets the job done!

[@sheilastromberger2275]

At 12:34 when the camera went to the layout of the plants on the ground I about choked! Didn’t think they’d all fit in the window box, but I should’ve known better! Cant wait to see it in future videos this summer/fall. Beautiful.

[@barbarawitt9989]

I have a window "table". It's a board 1/2"x 16" x 50". Painted to match the house, with decorative wrought-iron brackets. I can place a variety of decorative pots on the table, pumpkins, and other holiday-themed items. Fun! It's outside the kitchen window and I enjoy it thoroughly!

[@GardenEvolution]

This sounds really cute!

[@kathleenbaronas465]

I felt exactly the same way. My mouth fell open. I said she will never get all those in that window box! Well, I should’ve known better and it looks wonderful. I am very much looking forward to watching it grow!

[@kelleyforeman]

That's a great idea!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I love that!

[@janereel1903]

By far this is the best window box 'tutorial' I've ever seen. I wish I'd had this instruction years ago when I still did window boxes. The explanation about box dimensions relative to the house and the plant roots is much appreciated. Also, laying out the plants ahead of time on the ground or wagon really helps me visually.

[@CarlsbadManufacturing]

Thank you so much for giving Hooks and Lattice such a wonderful shoutout! This was a fantastic tutorial with a ton of great info, and we love how you've filled the window box! We can't wait to see how these plants grow!

[@christinahaftmann4065]

The added width of the window box is very elegant! And the joyful, expansive collection of plants is very you. I love that you're giving gardeners permission to be extravagant in their plantings. 🌻 🌿 🌷 🌿 🌼 🌸 🌿 🌼 🌷

[@sallywoods7131]

Thank you Erin. I loved all the details on the ‘infrastructure’ of choosing & installing a window box. It clarified why sometimes a window box just looked wrong. Great design 👏

[@bonniejackson7476]

Erin I could have sworn you would not get all those plants in that box. I should have trusted you! You have a great eye.

[@cyhomer]

I have two 24” window boxes that I hung on my fence this year…I felt I packed it too much, but now I know it’s all okay……😂😂😂

[@rozl6178]

I have a 10 foot picture window and have a custom window box built on a sturdy free standing base. It’s almost my favorite gardening project- and I love decorating it for the 4 seasons! The base is hidden because -of course- I’ve created a garden bed in front of it. My window box is a pleasure, and it brings many compliments so other people like it too!

[@lisag6796]

Oh I wish I we could see it!! I bet it's beautiful!!

[@SteveL2012]

Blue evolvulus against the peach verbena. Genius! ❤

[@lisag6796]

I have window boxes on porch rails so they're sideways, therefore I plant vertically. My theme this year is patriotic, for the Summer Olympics, go red, white and blue! 🇺🇸

[@lisaborkowski1483]

Holy moly that’s alot of plants. When you turned the camera around to show us I laughed. My window boxes are pathetic:):):). Going to look absolutely beautiful Erin!

[@Cindy-qu3gc]

Haha - agree! This is more plants than an 8 x 4 ft raised bed! I hope Erin shows us a video of when the side of the house collapses 😅

[@maureenmccrackin6933]

I'm amazed that everything fit! It looks wonderful!

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Appreciated the very detailed info on the window box installation and such.

[@TheBking01]

Love it Erin !!! It really makes a difference. Great flower choices too.

[@lisaborkowski1483]

But I am learning Erin…thank you.

[@junoharpoon]

Oh la! la! That's going to grow up to be so gorgeous. I absolutely love every plant choice and the new window box does look better. Thanks for all the great observations and tips, Erin.

[@upnorth21]

Wow, it is shocking how much you fit into that window box. It will be wonderful!

[@beckyscheller9358]

Love the addition of the trellises. Beautiful already. Will be gorgeous when grows more

[@vickijackson9115]

When you had all the plants laid out I thought wow that’s a lot. 🤔 But the finished design is beautiful. Great information. ☺️

[@MelodyHopkins]

Dianella is used extensively in zone 9a on the Gulf coast where I live because of its heat tolerance and easy maintenance. The biggest problem I have had with it is rust and I noticed some rusty looking areas on your plants. You might want to check that out and see if it could be rust. If so, I would cut away any leaf blades that has it. That's gonna be a beautiful window box when it fills in.

[@susiescott661]

Loved the combo. You have encouraged me to use a few more plants in a container. I am not ready to commit to window boxes, but I am trying to up my container game.

[@donnawest866]

Very helpful tips Erin! So glad you added the blue salvia. It plays so well with chartreuse plants. 😁🌺🦋

[@lorihanby6733]

Great instructions! Love the pops of peach! Can’t wait to see it when it’s grown a bit.

[@JudithClark-oy3tt]

Masterfully done.

[@lisagoggin8021]

Beautiful

[@dustyflats3832]

Lol, wow, I think I’m still reeling about the remodel job in 2010! That was some major deconstruction. I love self watering pots-But-if there is a lot of rain they can tend to be places for mosquitoes to breed. During the drought they were a plant saver. We once made a self watering gutter system for strawberries but had to rinse it out regularly as it was open for mosquitoes to get in. It did bring frogs to the garden. And self water containers are heavy. If there is wood siding window boxes without space between can rot the siding. You really filled the box up-looks nice!

[@dianeasberry7928]

Beautiful window box, love the colors.

[@sarahmarti141]

I love evolvulus. It’s a perennial for me in Zone 10.

[@lisag6796]

I just love those blue flowers!!

[@jeannesmith1761]

I cannot believe you got all them plants in that flower box play something sorry my phone keeps going off on me I don't know what does a 30 gardens at memorial Park in New Kensington PA is Ted watching your show so keep it up thank you bye

[@marm2371]

I am looking forward to seeing how this flourishes. I really like the combo.

[@kimbar11]

Striking! You are so talented at mixing color and texture.

[@juliehorney995]

What a great video and window box project! Just gorgeous.

[@gwynethgaspari6255]

Awesome texture! Look forward to this filling in

[@maryellenhardy]

Man, that is gorgeous!

[@Plummyable]

You have so many wonderful tips, I am very grateful for every moment of this video. Thank you! (And it's STUNNING!)

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

I think it's a lovely combination of plants in that window box. You have a great eye for color and texture combinations of plantings. Always unique plants too! (Had to look a few up, of the ones you mentioned here). I love the peachy keen verbena in this window box of yours, and look forward to seeing this whole group of plants fill in and up and out as the summer rolls along! It's gorgeous now and will only get more gorgeous as the weeks go by. 👍😊❤️

[@aboutthegarden]

Thank you for this. Lots of great info! 😊

[@valjalava1951]

Oh I just love your choice of plants it’s going to be a stunner great job

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

Soooo pretty!

[@angelwolfe6728]

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when you panned to the plants all laid out!! Stunning mix! 💜💚🩷 Cannot wait to see this in a few weeks!!

[@mrlang30]

I went with vinyl window boxes but over the years with the hot sun they've now warped. Id love to replace them with some type of poly but I dont think my hubs would let me put any more holes into our house siding! On another note, you could have tapped into your drip from the opposite end of the box, that way the rose would help disguise the tubing.

[@barbarabranstetter1784]

Window box looks fantastic 💕💕

[@debrajonas6201]

Wow I love you plants you picked out, gorgeous!

[@lynnthorson1349]

I've noticed that you have several band-aids on your index finger in the last couple of videos. What, may I ask, happened? Hope it's healing well! I absolutely love the window box!

[@angelasevier6520]

It's wonderful Erin. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@crazyflowerlady1060]

Beautiful Erin.

[@pamelarichards6482]

Erin, OMG that is instant impact!

[@imahappygal1]

Can’t wait to see its progress! It’s really pretty.

[@pamelacarroll]

Thanks, Erin!! I can’t wait to see it later this summer. I think it will be spectacular!!!

[@rickyt3961]

Thanks Erin!🪴

[@ccassity4227]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@PM-ue1jh]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@New-Hat-Gardening]

Love the pops of purple ❤

[@kathy8832]

So pretty!

[@debrareuland8583]

Beautiful!

[@tpdoolin8445]

Very interesting combo Erin! You always seem to have a great eye for balance--color, size and texture. Looking forward to see this window box evolves this season.

[@ladikmk]

I think it's going to be great! Love the combination of plants and colors and can't wait to see how it evolves thru the Summer.

[@roxannesimpson5635]

This is one of my favorite videos ever. Absolutely gorgeous and your explanations were wonderful.

[@tinaclauson5238]

Beautiful! ❤

[@JacquiQ]

looks so cool Erin

[@christinenagel8300]

Looks great and thanks for the info!!!

[@franbernhards7844]

Love it!

[@kristaself126]

Wow! You plant just like Laura and it always works. So beautiful.

[@terrivance8750]

Looks great, Erin. 😊

[@kathiesimpson571]

So beautiful!❤ Thank you for sharing.

[@darleneoldakowski4966]

Looking good, Erin!

[@GrettaVanMaanen-pj8ql]

LOVE IT!!!

[@margaym5128]

I really love it!

[@betsyschaffitzel5127]

Looks so good!! Love it!

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Look great🌿🌿🌿

[@janicegrogg9710]

Love the color choices very pretty 🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@carolfield8803]

It fit? I've got to go re-evaluate mine 😂

[@carolynclark8780]

Dianella! How have I never heard of this plant before? I have my eye on Dianella ‘Blaze’ with its chocolate-green foliage. The only thing that worries me is it's native to Australia. I’ve tried other Australian plants in my Pacific Northwest garden, where they winter over, and they’ve become real thugs and had to be removed. I think this one’s worth a try, though. Thanks for turning me on to this plant!

[@jillsimpson8716]

Uhhhhh…..I am not through the video yet, but that collection of plants looks like it could fill a small garden! How big is that window box? Does video also add ten plants as well as ten pounds? I shall watch and see!

[@lisag6796]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christinefunk3208]

This is just gorgeous, Erin! Question... How do window boxes drain? I love the look, but understandably, my hubby worries about water up against the siding.

[@lisag6796]

From my understanding it has drain holes. Mine do.

[@christinefunk3208]

@@lisag6796 Thanks! On your window box, are the drain holes towards the front of the box (if that makes any sense)? I think my husband worries that if water drains too close to the house, it'll deteriorate the wood siding faster.

[@rhus36]

In terms of water, do you have drainage holes in the window box and if so how do you manage the runoff not streaking your siding or pooling by your foundation?

[@donnatitus3457]

Amazing! Erin, you’ve inspired me to place a window box under my kitchen window. Placement is very much like yours. How does the container drain without dripping on the house? How long (time) do you run the drip irrigation? Thanks! PS Loving all your experiments this year.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I have nice big drain holes in the bottom so it drains straight down (where there happens to be a garden). I run the drip for about 20 minutes a day after things get growing a bit. Until then it’s every two or three days (I have a small valve on the white supply line so I can turn it off or on from ground level).

[@margaretpervier8357]

😊❤

[@bettenotap4791]

You didn’t try to prune your thumb, did you Erin? 😮I noticed the bandaid on the tour video. Your new window box looks fantastic especially being that foot wider. Can’t wait to see the plants all nestled and growing together!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Overly aggressive chopping while making dinner last week. I still having looked at it but it stopped throbbing some time ago so I'm sure it's fine, I think it's probably pretty ugly though.

[@officiallaskardoa]

💜💜💜💜💜💜👍👍

[@WM_Partners]

Erin, what did you do to your finger? Gardening accident or office paper cut??

[@valjalava1951]

What type of rose is that beside the window box so pretty

[@debbiew1384]

What is the window box made of? Is there a liner?? Drainage holes? Thanks

[@magritburke2511]

I thought I heard you say plant low so you can see through the window. Hmmm.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

No ... mount the box low so you can see through the window. That allows for plants that grow 18" or more with good viewing when standing at the window (which happens to be behind our kitchen sink).

[@terrypaul97045]

So when you showed the plants and I saw the huge pile! I laughed. Hard. Those will ever fit in there!! 😮🤭🫣Thanks Erin for proving me soo wrong.

[@uptenmilecreek]

Beautiful!