Window boxes have a certain reputation. They’re quaint, they’re cottage-core, they’re fussy. And while there are reasons for these preconceptions, there’s a lot more to the window box than all that.

You may not have the time and energy to weed and maintain lovely perennial flower beds – or even to grow a few tomatoes, carrots and beans. But if you love flowers, you can have a window box or a big ...

The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours. By Tim McKeough When a window has a beautiful view or floods a room with sunlight, it’s tempting to pull ...