Whether you’re a pro gardener, a novice looking to flex your green thumb, or an urbanite with zero outdoor space, window boxes are a low-commitment way to grow summer plants, flowers, and herbs.

Window boxes have a certain reputation. They’re quaint, they’re cottage-core, they’re fussy. And while there are reasons for these preconceptions, there’s a lot more to the window box than all that.

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I can remember when window boxes were popular. Perhaps it is something we need to rediscover. With limited garden space for apartment and condominium dwellers, window boxes may be just the thing to ...