Window boxes look great, but if you’re worried you won’t be able to keep up with the maintenance, check a more low-maintenance option like this set of two self-watering planters.

💡I used two coats of exterior-grade primer and three coats of acrylic latex to paint my clear pine boxes, but I would have stained them if I had used red cedar or redwood.. There are generally ...

Cedar window boxes wear well. When buying a window box, choose a wood that will stand up well to the elements. Don’t go with pine; the wood tends to rot quickly, so your box may not last longer ...