Window Boxes

Window Boxes

Give your home’s exterior the touch of natural beauty it deserves by incorporating a window box. Mountable on windowsills, these planters can give your property a welcome appeal, while saving you valuable room in the garden. Find the right one for your space and start growing your favorite greenery today with options from Tractor Supply.

Create Your Own Window Garden

Want to put on a gorgeous floral display to catch the eyes of visitors? Even if cultivating a few ornamentals for a kitchen or living room is what you had in mind, our window planters can help. Available in many sizes and designs, they make perfect complements to your aesthetic and feature the following characteristics:

Weather-Resistant Materials

If you prefer attractive country charm, with a cottage or farmhouse style, choose a window box made of wood, such as cedar, redwood or pressure-treated pine. Constructed to last, they resist rot and insect damage. Similarly, earthenware such as terra cotta offers a natural appearance, and its porous structure helps regulate moisture, improving aeration and drainage and contributing to healthier plants.

Perhaps you are after rugged window boxes with a more modern appearance. In that case, wrought iron, copper and galvanized steel make good choices, giving your space a contemporary feel while standing up to corrosion. Similarly, plastics such as polyethylene, vinyl and PVC are low-maintenance and less likely to splinter or decay, while fiberglass is lightweight and easy to move, resists UV rays and repels moisture.

Colors and Finishes to Match Your Outdoor Space

Our window boxes come in a variety of hues and patterns, from solid, minimalist and unobtrusive to colorful, rustic and textured. With plenty of options in our inventory, you are sure to find something to suit your decorative preferences. Going for a classic look? Brown, black and gray are perennially popular choices. To brighten up your patio or deck with a splash of eye-catching color, opt for green, white or another fetching shade.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Window Boxes

What size should I choose for my window box?

Your ideal-sized window box depends on the size of the window you plan to mount it on. Ideally, the box should be just as wide as your window frame, or slightly wider. If you have shutters, however, you may want a longer planter. Container depth and height depend on your preferences. For denser, more diverse plantings and better moisture retention, we recommend taller boxes.

What plants are best for growing in a window box?

Our boxes are ideal for fostering a wide variety of flowers, herbs, vegetables, climbing and trailing vines and more. When choosing strains, consider your climate and how much sunlight the box will receive to yield the best results.

What type of soil should I use?

The type of soil you use for your window box is up to you. However, since window boxes can dry out quickly, we recommend choosing a lightweight, well-draining potting mix designed for containers, as it can retain moisture better than many garden soils.

Start Your Window Boxes by Shopping at Tractor Supply

For those who embrace Life Out Here, a daily connection to nature’s rhythm is therapeutic and comforting. Whether your preference is a few petunias or a panorama of different plants, a window box can give your home’s facade a pop of inviting color. To help you get your garden off the ground and situate it right outside your windows, visit your local Tractor Supply store or shop our inventory online.