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Summer days
Lovely to see the sunshine again! And you might be thinking what to best plant in the warm summer weather. Yellows work really well with green foliage - something like... Read more...
Colour treats, not tricks, for your window box
Give your eyes a treat, not a trick, this Halloween by planting some colourful cyclamen in your window box! Using a free-draining compost, plant your window box in early winter,... Read more...
Cabbage patch
For something a bit different, you can try planting ornamental cabbages in your window box, along with some white or pale pink pansies for a cool, smart look for autumn.... Read more...
Summer planting
Confused about what to plant now in preparation for winter? One good idea is to use bright orange or yellow chrysanthemums to set your window box alight come autumn! Plant... Read more...
Top five tips for planting your window box
1. Ensure your window box has good drainage holes. Our range of window boxes come with two drainage holes as standard.2. Use good compost. For tips on what type of... Read more...
What type of compost should I use in my window box?
The type of compost you use in your window box is vital to the success or failure of your plants. Which type you choose will depend on whether you are... Read more...
Latest project - Michelin starred restaurant
Our latest project saw us working with Vineet Bhatia, a Michelin-starred chef who owns a restaurant just off the King's Road in Chelsea, London. The owners were after a new... Read more...
Winter wonders
It's been a really exciting time at Bay and Box this week as we launched our new artificial and Christmas collections! For our range of artificial plants and flowers, we... Read more...
Festival season
Wow, it's certainly been a busy few weeks here at Bay and Box HQ! Alongside some fantastic coverage in Stylist magazine, the Sunday Times and Wandsworth magazine, we have run... Read more...
Staying out for the summer
Well, we are certainly melting in the London spring/summer heat this weekend! Hotter then Ibiza apparently! So what better time then to turn our attention to summer proper and the... Read more...
Picture perfect
We have had a lot of compliments on the photos on our website which were taken by the fantastic Moritz Schmittat. For this particular shoot, we asked Moritz to capture... Read more...
Growing herbs
Looking beyond flowers and plants, of course you can also create a herb garden using your Bay and Box window box. Chives, mint, parsley, sage and lots of others work... Read more...
Your free gift - Nasturtium Cherry Rose
This month, we're stepping into the light with a burst of spectacular colour courtesy of Nasturtium Cherry Rose seeds, free with every Bay and Box order! A hardy annual, these... Read more...
Video: Planting your window box
Your free gift - Flower mix
This month, plant with abandon with a free flowering mix of seeds, free with every Bay and Box order! The mix is specially made for window boxes and includes: Alyssum Eschscholtzia... Read more...
In with the new
So in honour of Spring, here at Bay and Box we have given ourselves an overhaul this week with new leaflets, packaging, special offers and a little extra gift with... Read more...
Decisions, decisions...
Sun vs. shade, seasonal vs. evergreen...there are a number of things to consider before planting your window boxes. Firstly, think about the direction your window box is facing and how... Read more...
Hooray…Spring has sprung
Cupboards are being cleaned and Easter eggs purchased - must mean that Spring has finally arrived! One of my favourite times of the year especially when it’s a clear, bluebird... Read more...