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Every window, patio or deck can be made soothing and beautiful to the eyes by using various kinds of window boxes, planter boxes, patio planters and plastic planters. There are many times when we cannot actually dig the earth or concrete tiles outside our homes. At such times the option of using these planters is great. These planters can be painted according to your choice and can look rich and make your house exterior look much richer.

Usually a window box is used just outside the window for displaying exotic looking flower plants as well as fragrant flowering plants which bring in the fresh and fragrant air inside the house keeping it alive and ever-fresh. So it serves two purposes... great for the eye and the olfactory! The window boxes are also used to plant medicinal herbs and vegetables apart from decor. They can be easily watered and provided ample sunlight and fresh air to grow and the plants blossom perfectly in your windows.

They are made of various materials such as PVC or fibreglass and are supported by using brackets or can be directly mounted at the windows. They serve great for the high rise apartments which cannot access or make gardens easily. The attractive plants can be easily seen both by the people residing inside as well as outside. They are also very handy for the kitchen chefs who can simply pluck out fresh veggies! They can be colourfully painted by the creative lot!

For the outdoors who have spacious gardens, patios and decks, planter boxes serve a great way of avoiding any digging of earth and keeping a good looking garden as well. It is not difficult to maintain and serves to beautify the outdoors. The boxes come in all sizes and shapes so that all kinds of plantains can be grown effortlessly as well giving comfortable space for each plant to grow.

For the patios you can use the specially designed patio planters. These planters can be painted as per choice and can be highly attractive. These planters can also be used along the streets serving a great option to move the trees around when required or in case of road construction. They serve the purpose of portability of plants without the option of uprooting them. Patio planters can be used to plant some of the organic flowers and vegetable seeds as well. If you find an empty spot or a corner in your backyard patio planters can fill that area easily!

For those who cannot manage with the heavier option of planter boxes made of wood or concrete they can choose the eco friendly plastic planters. They come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and are cheaper as well. Some of them are available as hangers which can be easily hung in the verandas and balconies. Small creepers and herbs can be easily planted and maintained in such light weight plastic planters. They are also available in cup size self watering types and one can plant indoor plants easily.