Know which flowers thrive in warm, sunny environments and which do best in shade if you’re adding patio containers or window boxes to your house.
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To choose the best plants for your sun exposure, check out our lists of the best flowers for sun vs. shade.
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Why choose a window box?Both homes and apartments benefit from window boxes! When you grow plants in window boxes, they are at eye level, which offers a different viewpoint than if you were to grow them in your garden.
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The plants will influence how you see nature on the inside. Additionally, the container and plants blend into the exterior architecture.