Window Boxes | DIY Easy Flower Boxes
Window boxes instantly add charm and curb appeal to a home. I fell in love with flower boxes when I lived in Charleston, SC for a summer. They were standard on almost all of the homes and businesses in the area. They were packed with flowers and spilling vines. When we were making our list of exterior updates, window boxes were one of the first on my list. They were so simple to make and cost me $125 for the raw materials for two, 60" boxes.
I love window boxes for homes because they also add charm during the changing seasons. I plan to keep them relatively green and white with my plant selection. In the fall, I'll add gourds, pumpkins, and ornate kale. For Christmas, I plan to add some lovely red flowers, and some decorative Christmas picks.
Materials:
Wood
Cut to size (they will usually do this at Home Depot). I measured 60" for my windows, so I had 3, 60" cuts made for each window with an additional 2, 10" cuts for the sides (for each box).
Tools:
Begin by making sure all of your wood lines up properly. Prop the wood to make a basic form for what your box will look like.
Using your hand, rub glue down the sides of the base of your box. Place your first side next to the base and using your nail gun, nail into place.
Rotate the form to where the open side is facing you.
Repeat the glue on this side of the base. Now place your other side piece next to the base, and nail it together.
Now that the long sides are complete, measure your end pieces. Take your wood and slide it in the form. Using a pencil, mark where to trim your end piece.
Cut your end pieces to size.
Now, glue the three sides of the end piece that will be inserted into the box.
Using a mallet, hammer the piece lightly into place. Use your clamps to keep the box tight so that the wood glue created a nice seal.
Once your end piece is in place, follow by nailing it on the sides of the box.
Place an additional clamp at each end to keep the box tight while your glue dries.
Using a damp paper towel, go over your box to collect any drips of glue that are exposed.
Now, cut your trim to size. We left an inch extra on each side for the corners to be cut at a 45 degree angle.
Follow the previous steps by gluing, nailing, and clamping.
Finish your boxes by drilling a few large holes on the bottom of the box for drainage.
Paint or stain the boxes to seal them. Be sure to paint the inside and outside of the box to avoid wood rot. I added these window box liners to keep the wood safe.
Tip:
I highly recommend using window box liners because they are easy to remove to replant your plants through the changing seasons.
