You have three options for planting your window box.
Planting impatiens in window boxes.
If you live in a warm climate where impatiens are perennial plant the seeds in late winter or in spring.
Fill in gaps with cascading ivy or vinca for a whimsical touch.
Rest the box on the supports and screw the bottom to the brackets.
Planting and caring for your window box.
Feed every two weeks with a 20 20 20 fertilizer.
Impatiens prefer humus rich moist and well drained soil.
Use steel brackets every 18 inches or so and fasten them into the siding or masonry with the proper screws.
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.
The lush foliage of sweet potato vine comes in many colors making it a surefire win for any window.
See your local frost dates.
Petunias are summer s workhorse continuously pumping out vibrant blooms in the season s harshest heat.
Plant directly in the container.
Try planting zinnias petunias and geraniums during the summer and mums pansies and purple fountain grass in the fall for seasonal appeal.
If yours do pinch them back by 4 or 5 inches.
Shade or partial shade moist soil.
Make sure the plants have some shelter from the wind.
Plant impatiens transplants after the last spring frost.
The closer impatiens plants are the taller they will grow so space accordingly impatiens.
12 plants that are perfect for window boxes sweet potato vine.
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.
Always mount the box before you plant.