Windows are a key architectural feature for any property, where their main purpose is to let light into your interior whilst facilitating a view to the outside world. There are numerous ways you can make your windows more attractive, whether by painting your frames or by adding new glazing, where you may also wish to update your sills for additional appeal.
A cast stone window sill installation can give your entire exterior a new lease of life, particularly if you opt for an eye-catching, decorative style. You can also further enhance your window sills by adding planters or window boxes to your property, helping to maximise space for nature.
Read on to find out more about some of our top planter ideas, all of which will undoubtedly enhance your cast stone window sills and your exterior as a whole.
Herb Boxes
If you have a free window sill on the ground floor, or outside the kitchen in particular, then you may wish to install a herb box for everyday use. Some herbs will thrive in this kind of outdoor environment, particularly if you sow your seeds in late spring as the weather begins to warm up. Consider mint, rosemary, thyme or sage for your mini herb garden.
Alpine Rock Gardens
Your window sill could be the perfect place to begin a small alpine rock garden, where these installations will naturally withstand harsh conditions. You could choose from evergreen succulents such as sedums and echeverias, or attractive flowering options like pink Dianthus or Armeria ‘Morning Star’.
Wildlife Windows
Why not create a mini oasis for birdlife on your window sill, by planting an array of edible options. Birds will enjoy the berries that grow on ivy or cotoneaster plants, where you may also wish to create a display of wildflowers that attract insects, which will in turn provide food for the birds in your garden.
Hanging Baskets
Consider a more traditional option by incorporating hanging baskets into your exterior. These can attach to or complement your window sills, where it is important to consider factors such as basket weight as well as irrigation methods before you install your planters.
Shropshire Brick & Stone UK: Cast Stone Window Sills For Your Property
At Shropshire Brick & Stone, we supply a variety of high quality stone window sills, designed to transform any property exterior.
If you’re thinking of adding planters to your stone sills, please note that cast stone can take up to 90 days to reach its full strength, and will continue to cure for around one year.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our stone products.
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