Just moved into a new house and outside the window there are flower boxes?

I really want to put flowers in them but I have no idea about gardens. Can i go to a store buy some flowers and potting soil and put them in the flower box? I live in Northren MN

Just moved into a new house and outside the window there are flower boxes?
That's really all it takes. If you go to a nursery, they can tell you exactly what kind of soil to buy and what to supplement it with, what kind of flowers will grow well in your area, and how to take care of them. Do pay attention to the amount of light the window boxes get, so the nurserymen can recommend the right kind of flowers for them.


I love my windowboxes. right now they're planted with red geraniums, white alyssum, and blue lobelia.
Reply:Ok not sure where MN is, but that is ok.





First of all you need to deiced what colours you want in them. Here is a simple list of plants that would look good.





Option one.





Spirea (long spikey plant), Ivy geraniums (can be found in red, pink, purple etc) baccopa, and some ivey. Put the baccopa and ivy in the front to trail over the edge, plant the geraniums in the middle to back and put a spirea in the middle.





option two.





Wave patunias, spirea, and panseys. The wave patunias will drape over the edge and flower all summer. They will also keep going down so if you don't want them to reach the ground, just cut them back. then plant the sprirea in the middle and mix around the pansyes.





to start off the window boxes make sure there is drainage holes, put about 1-2 inches of gravel or if you don't have that, line the box with newspaper to stop the dirt from getting washed out. Pour in the soil. Any type of pot soil will work. Don't use top soil as it will be too heavy for your plants. Then just plant them up and water. They will be fine. Also if you have any questions, ask the people who work at the store. If they can't help you, ask someone who look like they know what they are doing. I hope this works. Also all the plant above will be fine in everything but complete shade.
Reply:Good question. The first thing you must consider is which side of the house they are on. Pay attention as to whether it is the sunny side or the shade side, or maybe mixed. Morning or evening sun. I would suggest using miracle grow moisture control potting mix in any other the situations, but, after you find out what boxes get what sun, I would go to home depot, tractor supply, or a florest and tell them how big your boxes are and how many are in each area. They will help you pick the appropriate plants for each area of the house. You must be able to water pots or boxes everyday during the summer!!!
Reply:you can put any annual in a flower box. Mine are on 2nd story windows. I put wave petunias in them because they fill in really well and will drape over the box. Plus, they get so big, I only needed 1 per window. What ever you choose, make sure you add a flower or vine that will drape over the side. It gives it a nice homey look in my opinion! I am in MI.
Reply:How many window boxes are there? If there are quite a few, get a couple bags of potting soil, and any flower you think is pretty. Pansies always look really nice, and come in some really cool colors. Whatever floats your boat, have fun!
Reply:Yes..you have my permission to go to the store and buy flowers. LOL





Honestly though, you need to buy the appropriate flowers for the sun the boxes get. Make sure you never let them dry out either..container flowers dry out easily.