Balcombe Street Window Box Company

SPRING IS IN THE AIR at the Balcombe Street Window Box Company Martine Davies tells us why.

The Balcombe Street Window Box Company supplies ready filled window boxes, patio/terrace pots, hanging baskets, entrance plants, and balcony boxes in and around central London, they also can fill your own pots.

In these times of economic difficulties, Martine Davis of the Balcombe Street Window Box Company explains the benefits of a well dressed property especially for those of you who are selling or renting your property.

After a long hard winter, spring is in the air. This time of year bulbs are in bloom, choose from daffodils, tulips and sweet smelling hyacinths, team with longer lasting primroses, violas and pansies which come in array of colours including white, blues, reds, pinks and yellows. For a formal look, mix with evergreens such as buxus, cordyline or conifer. For a more country garden feel try an evergreen such as hebe or euonymus. If you prefer a contemporary design, then pick one colour such as white and plant in a silver container to achieve a trendy minimalist look. For those foodies amongst try a touch of spice by adding rosemary and/or bay to an arrangement. Both of which are edible and can be used in cooking.

Entrance plants, patio pots, hanging baskets and window boxes can transform the outside of a home. Whether your property is brand new, newly painted or in need of a little TLC, a window box can be just the item that is needed. Window boxes and pots can make the most tired looking property pretty and fresh as it will detract from that tired paint work! Equally a plain building without much character can benefit greatly from an interesting potted arrangement.

Perk up your balcony, terrace and garden too. A boring and plain terrace can be transformed with a few carefully positioned pots. You can also hide a bad view or break up a wall with tall plants used as a screening. Bamboo, buxus and prunus make good screenings, team with some flowers for a spot of colour.

Edible

For all you foodies out there... why not indulge in an edible window box! This time of year more herbs are becoming available, you could mix bay and rosemary with basil, parsley, thyme and lavender.

Indoor and Novelties

And for those of you who would rather have an indoor window box – why not try an indoor window box plant arrangement. Use a silver window box for a contemporary look or try a novelty pot such as a giant tea cup or pottery handbag filled with plants or flowers to add a splash of colour to your home.

Caring for your plants

This time of year you need to water your pots about once to twice a week increasing as the weather warms up. Make sure you keep the soil moist. Remember rain isn't a substitute for watering as often your boxes will be sheltered from the rain. Wind can dry out your boxes too. Dead-head flowers to keep boxes looking neat. Trim evergreens if they grow unruly.

There is a window box for every season and occasion, from brightening up a basement to making a grand entrance. A patio pot or window box can make a world of difference to any property – home or business. Apartments and shops, modern or traditional, cooking enthusiasts or those looking to relax, the Balcombe Street Window Box Company has many innovative ideas.

For further information contact:
Martine Davis
Balcombe Street Window Box Company
www.window-box.co.uk
Tel: 020 7723 4496