Flower Window Boxes, Inc.

We purchased the 24” and 36” Charleston window boxes from FlowerWindowBoxes. They arrived well packaged, look great, and seem very sturdy. To install the 24” box, they recommend using two 3/8”dia x 3.5” long lag bolts to permanently screw the box into the wall studs. However we wanted the boxes to be removable, so we opted to forego their mounting kit, and use 3/8”dia x 4” long stainless steel hanger bolts instead of lag screws. The extra ½” is needed for a 2” OD 3/8” ID stainless steel washer and a 3/8”-16 stainless steel nut with a nylon lock insert. The studs on our house are on 16” intervals and are centered on the windows. Thus the recommended installation instructions for the 24” long box of using two screws to flank the center of the window would not work. So we used 3 screws – one into the stud in the center of the window, and two flanking that into the wall planking (note you can use 3.5” long screws into the planking, but you will still need the 4” long screws to go into the stud). I mounted a small bubble level on my Makita drill, and drilled the ¼” dia hanger bolt pilot holes very slightly tilted down away from the house to ensure water would not travel towards the house. I then used a 3/8” dia drill to drill 1” deep though our cedar shingles so they would not split when screwing the 3/8” hanger bolt into the ¼” pilot hole. As recommended, I also liberally applied caulk into the holes and onto the bolts as I screwed them in. To screw in hanger bolts (instead of lag screws), you need to temporarily use two nuts on the end of the bolt, put a wrench on each nut and tighten them together. This then allows you to screw in the bolt by turning the outer nut, which won’t slip if the inner nut is tight against it. Screw the bolts in before mounting the box, then loosen both nuts using a wrench on each nut, and remove the nuts. I then attached the boxes with the stainless washers and lock nuts. The recommended installation instructions call for caulking the top of the box to the house, but I wanted these boxes to be removable. Since my window sills overhang the box and are only ½” above the box, I was not worried about water entry there, but since the boxes are tilted slightly toward the house due the slope of the shingles, it was possible for water to travel towards the house along the top of the 5/8” edges of the box. Thus, I placed a small ridge of caulk, ¾” long, crosswise along that top edge of each side under the sill, which channels any drips back into the box. This small ridge is only on the box and does not contact the sill above it. I also installed 3/4" long segments of a 1/4" dia plastic drinking straw into the bottom drain holes so that the bottom of the straw extends 1/4" below the underside of the box to prevent water from traveling along the bottom and staining the house. Also - be sure to check the self watering tubes for leaks before covering with dirt.

I bought cedar shutters here. Decided to leave a review because most of the reviews I found on the web were for flower boxes and I wanted to make sure that people looking for cedar shutters would know this was a quality manufacturer. I am extremely satisfied with my new board and batten cedar shutters. Nice aroma to the wood. Good quality wood - no splits, knot holes (though minor knots)...Good quality tongue and groove joint. True 1", not nominal, to the boards. Overall just very solid, and clearly at lower cost than anything else I could find custom built to my measurements at this quality.

fantastic flower boxes. hung two 6' boxes from my porch about three years ago. recently went back and ordered a pair of shutters as well.

I have not even seen the product because it has been stuck in shipping. Takes a week longer than they say, and is barely arriving before I have to leave town, and that’s if it shows up on the day they have now scheduled. I’m very skeptical because it will be New Year’s Eve. I regret doing business with this company. They do not operate efficiently or communicate well.

Great company to deal with, Matthew was very helpful and responsive and they were right in my back yard. Adding this set of custom shutters made a huge difference.

We were constructing a cedar pergola and were in need of solid cedar support for the top. We needed a strong support, that was a beautiful cedar, we found it online at Flower window boxes. The website was easy to find the product, size and price. Once we ordered it, we received the shipment in perfect condition and was thrilled with the quality of the workmanship. The supports fit right in with our project, fit perfectly, was easy to install and looked great in the finished pergola. I would highly recommend Flower Boxes products and would definitely order from them again for another project.

Dear Shelby, I want to thank you for the beautiful flower box made exactly to our specifications. Your box looks perfect in my 163 year old Greenwich Village Landmarked Townhouse. Your window box is certainly putting my neighbor's boxes to shame. Already three neighbors have asked for your website address. I am sure your window boxes will look as good in 100 years as they do today. My landscape designer, Kai Hiaky, (whom is the best gardener I have ever worked with) loves the design and the internal watering system. He has taken your contact information as he may need your services for his other clients. Thank you again, Sincerely, Eileen O'Kane Kornreich

I love my experience with www.flowerwindowboxes.com!!! I have the most beautiful flower window boxes and matching planters!! These really make my house look unique and personalized to my taste. I painted the window boxes on the front of my house to match the trim and they came out awesome!! Gives my house a custom look!! I also bought the self-watering systems for each window box and planter and they help cut down the frequency of waterings. I am looking to order their shutters next. I love their styles and I can't wait to replace the cheap builder's grade shutters in my home with something of more quality, more stylish and also, I can custom paint and I know it will be durable and LAST!!