Whether you live in a single-family detached residence, an apartment, duplex or condominium – anywhere garden space is limited – consider a decorative window box. Even if you have a large garden, ...

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.

Q. Do you have any suggestions on what to put in window boxes during the fall and winter months? A. Window boxes needn’t stand empty once the temperature drops — and they should never house the ...