Wendy house flower boxes

Yorky

Just taken delivery of a new wendy house with wooden flower boxes underneath the windows. The flower boxes have drain holes in the bottom but I assume they will need lining with plastic with holes cut where the drain holes are, a layer of stones in the bottom for drainage, compost/soil and then plants of choice. Is this correct?

Also, can anyone suggest what to plant in them - something hardy that won't need a lot of care and will look reasonable all year round.

Thanks in advance.

Dizzyblonde

I'd put a small-leafed variegated ivy in each - they practically thrive on neglect, are evergreen and will trail nicely.
Then you can put in whatever bedding plants are in season, ie primroses in Spring. Pansies can be grown from seed any time of year and will flower.
If you just pierce the lining plastic in a few places it should be fine, there's no need to cut holes.

Yorky

Pansies can be grown from seed any time of year and will flower.

Thanks for the reply. When you state the above, can I plant some seeds in a seed tray now? And when can the young plants be planted out?

Irish Gardener

Yorky, there are lots of tips in this article Window box gardening tips.