: a box designed to hold soil for growing plants at a windowsill
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If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 Annuals are invaluable for adding instant drama to any garden, window box, or hanging basket.—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Fill a west- or south-facing window box with greens and radishes in the spring.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Use planters on the porch or by the entryway and hang window boxes or baskets where space allows.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for window box