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.



To choose the best plants for your sun exposure, check out our lists of the best flowers for sun vs. shade.


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.




The plants will influence how you see nature on the inside. Additionally, the container and plants blend into the exterior architecture.