[ PLANTING AND CARE]

• Use any good quality outdoor potting soil.

• Don’t pack in too many plants; they need room to grow.

• Water once a week or every five days if window boxes receive full sun. The best way to water is to take the window box outside and drench it with water, allow to drain and return to the windowsill. If the window box is on a drip tray, water it in situ, let the water drain through and then empty the drip tray. Don’t let the container stand in water; the soil will stay too wet and the roots will rot.

• Don’t be afraid to trim and thin out as necessary to keep the window box looking good.

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