How to choose flower boxes outside the window from 5 types

Flower bed trellises

Even in a metropolis there is room for a piece of nature. What could be more beautiful than a small flower garden under the window? It will cheer you up and decorate the facade. To keep your flowers safe, we recommend purchasing a metal flower bed. And if you have your own plot, you should take a closer look at the trellises, which will be an excellent addition to a standard flower bed or box.

Types of flower trellises

These structures are manufactured using two technologies: welded and forged. They differ in appearance and price; you can choose a model to suit every taste and budget.

Welded gratings are the simplest option. They are made by welding individual rods or strips. In this way, relatively simple patterns can be created. Despite this, they will be an excellent decoration for the site or facade. Perfect for supporting climbing plants. Additional advantages of welded structures are speed of production and low cost. They are available to absolutely any client.

Forged gratings require a little more time, as they are created manually using the forging method. However, this method allows you to produce original patterns and carefully work out the smallest and most complex details. You can recreate absolutely any sketch at the request of the client.

Forged gratings are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable. They have a long service life and will last for many years.

Features of flower trellises

These structures are used outdoors and therefore require special protection. The top of the metal is coated with paint or powder coating. The second option is preferable. The paint seems to melt into the surface, so it does not peel off and cannot be scratched. This coating successfully withstands any external influences: high humidity, frost, ultraviolet radiation. And most importantly, the powder coating does not need to be updated.

The paint color can be any. Standard designs are painted black, but customers can choose any shade of their choice. This allows you to organically combine the lattice with the design of the facade or site.

Standard designs are available, but custom sizes are recommended. This is especially true for window flower beds, which are made exactly according to the width of the window opening.

Do you want to order a practical and beautiful decoration for your flowers? Our company is ready to create high-quality and elegant custom-made grilles. We will select an individual offer for each client.

TOP 5 types of stands and holders for flower boxes

There are not only different types of pots that are used for growing flowers outside the window, but also different types of stands, brackets and other holders that these pots hold. Types of fastening systems differ in material, shape and installation method, and I will tell you about the 5 most common ones.

The most popular types of holders and brackets for flower boxes today

Stationary holders: 1 type

Holders can be either stationary or removable. Stationary ones are attached once - and for many years, to the balcony or directly to the wall under the window. For such models, it is important to immediately choose the right width and height of the stand so that it is convenient to water the flowers, pull out and put back the pots.

Such stands are installed for a long time and are quite difficult to change, but they are very stable

Stationary holders are immediately selected for a specific type of pot, and since different flowers require containers of different widths and depths, you need to immediately decide which plants you plan to grow.

Mounted stands are designed for boxes of certain sizes

Removable holders: 2 types

Removable stands are not as stable as stationary ones, but I would recommend using them for those who often rearrange pots and change the range of plants they grow. Another advantage of removable options is ease of installation.

Removable version of the holder for containers with plants

Thanks to special hooks, such stands can be easily mounted on a loggia or balcony railing with your own hands. And if you decide to grow more flowers or use wider or deeper pots, you can simply change the mountings for the flower boxes outside the window.

Thanks to the fastenings, such holders can be easily put on the railing and removed if necessary

Brackets for hanging pots: 3 types

Metal brackets for hanging flowerpots are no less popular today. They allow you to decorate a balcony, loggia and the space outside the window with boxes of flowers that are hung on the wall. It looks beautiful and is suitable for windows and balconies of any size, since such mounts do not take up much space.

Thanks to the variety of models, you can choose a bracket for a pot of the desired shape

If the loggia area allows, you can also place floor stands on the floor, made in the same style as the holders for hanging flowerpots. This will look harmonious and will allow you to grow your own beautiful mini-garden on the balcony or veranda.

Flower pot stands can be made in the same style as wall brackets

Metal holders: 4 types

Today, forged brackets for flower boxes outside the window, as well as metal stands, are especially popular. Forging can be made in the shape of a grapevine, currant leaves and even flowers, such as roses. But even simple forging options with smooth lines, or, conversely, sharp corners, will decorate the facade of a house or the outer part of a balcony.

Such brackets as in the photo will cost you 1800-2200 rubles per piece, the price depends on the dimensions and design of the models

Complex forged stands can be made to order with the required number of “leaves”, “flowers”, “branches”

Plastic holders: 5 types

Recently, plastic pot stands have also become popular. They are cheaper than metal ones, they are easier to install (this is especially true for residents of high-rise buildings), and the abundance of options is very rich on the market.

But such brackets are only suitable for light flower pots. It is also important to fasten them very firmly, as they may not withstand weather conditions (snow, rain, wind).

These removable plastic mounts are built directly into the pot, making installation much easier

Forged flower bowls for windows and balconies.

There is no doubt that every person wants to exclusively decorate the space around them. Forged products have become especially popular among connoisseurs of real art. They help create a beautiful environment inside and outside your home. An excellent design solution can be considered a combination of forged objects and living plants.

Forged flower beds for windows and balconies - this is an exclusive transformation of your home or apartment. Made according to individual or standard sketches, they will be an excellent addition to the architectural style of the building. You are guaranteed enthusiastic exclamations from passers-by.

Flowerbeds of shrubs and conifers

In order to make a beautiful flower bed under the window, it is not necessary to use flowers, because there are beautiful dwarf and ornamental shrubs. For example, you can decorate the space under the window with tree peonies or hydrangeas. These plants are able to create a unique composition, becoming a tapeworm, but at the same time taking up little space on the site. Ornamental shrubs can be used even in shaded areas; it is enough to use mahonia and euonymus bushes, which will allow you to organize an unusual flower bed at the entrance to the house.

An equally interesting and attractive option is a flowerbed with conifers, which will have an evergreen appearance both in summer and in winter. To decorate a flower bed under the window of a private house, you can use dwarf and slow-growing coniferous plants, the background of which is created by bud cover plants. For example, you can decorate a flowerbed with a window using dwarf spruce, low-growing fir or juniper. To decorate a flower bed, you can use decorative stones, between which you can lay out cobblestones and crushed stone, painted blue, which will create a “dry stream” composition.

Forged flower beds on the balcony and under the window

Outdoor forged window flower stands are elegant designs that perform several functions:

• support normal growth of climbing plants;
• decorate the appearance of a balcony or window opening.

Such products are made from durable metal, which is processed using cold or hot forging. During the manufacturing process, various methods of bending rods are used, which gives the structure a unique aesthetic appearance. A special chrome or nickel coating applied to degreased metal protects forged flower beds from precipitation and other external influences. Therefore, they are considered durable structures and are significantly superior in quality and price to similar items made of wood, plastic and other materials.

Boxes for growing flowers outside the window

The first thing you need to pay attention to if you decide to decorate a window or the area behind the balcony with flowers is the shape and material of the containers in which the plants will be grown.

Some crops require a certain depth, while others, on the contrary, actively grow in breadth. That is why I recommend planning in advance which flowers will be planted.

For example, this flower box will soon need to be replaced with a larger one

What types of flower boxes are there:

1. Plastic. The most popular option today for placing flowers outside the window are plastic models. They can be of different sizes, colors, shapes, and you can buy them in almost any flower shop. The most attractive advantage of plastic solutions is the price.

You can choose any size and color of containers for flowers!

Plastic boxes are lightweight and affordable

1. 2222Wooden. Containers for flowers made of wood are more durable, they are versatile and reliable, and their appearance can decorate an exterior made in any style. Wood can be painted to match the color of the house's decoration; it is suitable for balconies or windows of high-rise buildings, and for private houses, dachas, and cottages.

Wooden containers have their advantages

Wooden boxes painted to match the house's trim

What are forged flower beds on the balcony?

Their appearance is distinguished by a great variety of figures. The most popular are hanging models that are mounted on balcony railings such as tables, niches or trolleys. They can be made in any architectural style, emphasizing the overall beauty of the building.

Bizarre patterns – that’s what makes wrought-iron flower beds for windows so remarkable. If you are concerned about the originality of this product, then our craftsmen can, taking into account all your requirements, create a truly real masterpiece of artistic forging. Professional designers will tell you how to correctly emphasize the aristocracy of your character with the help of a forged flower girl. Don't miss your chance to purchase exceptionally high-quality and durable construction for your favorite plants.

Why do forged flower beds on the balcony deserve your attention? The thing is that they fit harmoniously into the overall concept of landscape design, especially if you already have forged structures on your suburban area (fence, arch or stair railings). Moreover, such things are unlikely to go out of fashion in the next hundred years.

The special advantages of forged products include:

• high anti-corrosion resistance;
• plastic;
• versatility;
• ease of operation;
• no restrictions in design;
• originality.

By purchasing forged window flower beds from the Alois forges, you are investing your money in a unique piece of art that will last for centuries.

With your own hands

Making your own balcony for flowers is quite easy. To do this, the performer will need:

• basic metal processing skills - forging operations or broader knowledge that can be obtained by learning blacksmithing at an educational institution, on your own, in master classes;
• equipment and tools;
• necessary consumables.

Particular attention should be paid to painting the forging. Careful treatment of the finished structure with a high-quality coating will significantly extend its service life.

You can find out how to make a forged balcony with your own hands in a separate section.

Forged flower girls

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For order amount:

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We will make forged flower bowls according to your sketches.

Use the custom order form. Send us a sketch or photo of the desired product and receive a favorable offer on price and production time.

Forged flower bowls on windows

Install a hanging wrought-iron flower bowl on the windows. Decorate the facade of your apartment, cottage or office with fragrant flowers - petunias and marigolds. And give yourself the daily pleasure of floral scents. What to consider when choosing? How are forged window flower stands made?

Forged flower beds have significant advantages over flower beds made from cheaper materials. Wood, plastic, and brick are inferior to forged metal not only in strength and durability, but also in aesthetics. Baroque, rococo, modern, gothic, classic - any style direction that you like can be skillfully embodied in a forged flower girl.

Forged flower bowls are especially relevant for modest and discreet buildings. For example, apartment buildings. A flower girl made of artistic forging will highlight your window among the boring background and tell about your subtle taste and wealth. A forged flower girl in a private house will transform the architectural appearance of the cottage, enliven the surrounding space and make its small contribution to relations with neighboring households.

What types of forged flower girls are there?

As for the choice, forged flower stands for windows can be stationary or hanging. Stationary ones are attached to the outer wall using anchors and bolts and cannot be removed. Hanging flower beds (removable type) can be removed during cold weather. However, given the massiveness of the structure, it is worth considering in advance where they will be stored.

What are forged flower bowls made of?

Forged flower bowls are made from rolled steel - square, rod, circle. Simple models are made by cold forging (the rods are bent using special equipment). The resulting blanks are then welded together, cleaned, primed, and coated with enamel or powder coating.

Artistic flower designs are made by hand by a master blacksmith using the hot forging method (they are heated in a forge, the slag is beaten off, and the part is formed). After the design of the forged flower bowl is ready, decorative elements are welded to the main parts.

Buds, vines, grape branches and other forged decor can be covered with patina - paint that gives the product a touch of antiquity. Depending on wishes and style, the forged flower girl is painted in the color of silver, copper, gold, or brass.