If you plan to grow a garden in an urban area you should be aware of the challenges coming your way and plan accordingly so you will get to see healthy and green plants and not withered leaves and flowers. According to Windowbox.com, some of the most common issues of urban gardening are as follows:

1. Urban areas usually have limited residential spaces. It means that you have to be pretty creative on how you want to put up your garden. Basically, you have to decide what plants or flowers you want or need to grow within minimal areas. A good research is required to make the most out of your garden.

2. There are lots of industrial buildings nearby and sometimes chemicals and other harmful pollutants can affect the health of plants. Plant soil can be easily contaminated depending on what buildings are nearby. You can use Google Map or a local business listing to know if there are any source of pollutants around.

3. Tall buildings can increase the effect of dry wind and can cause plants to wither faster than normal. Aside from this, tall buildings also block the sunlight needed for your plants like taller trees in a thriving forest.

4. Lastly, if your living on a leased space, there may actually be legal restrictions on what you can do with urban lands. Meaning, gardening may also be restricted. You better check with your landlord and get permission if you plan to grow a garden.

It's true that gardening is not only for people who are located in less industrialized places. Even if you are living in the city or within any urban areas, you also deserve to grow fresh vegetables and magnificent flowering plants.

A beautiful garden is not only meant for those who live in rural areas. If you are an urban person, you also deserve to see some colorful and fresh plants. With the help of window boxes, urban gardening is not much of an issue.

Window boxes are originally made to resolve the problem of growing a garden in public places. Today, whether your living within a rural or an urban area, window boxes can be used for container gardening or as a part of home decor. Window and flower boxes can ultimately accentuate your home or apartment in magnificent ways.

There are dozens of flower boxes types available in the market today. However, one that catches my attention is the Composite Flower Box. This type is made with a revolutionary new product called Cellular PVC (AZEK) that will not rot or mildew. These flower boxes are "just like wood" and understate the architectural grade quality of the material. These composite window boxes (rot proof PVC) are planters made to give you a lifetime of maintenance free flower box enjoyment that looks and feels like it’s made from real wood.

Aside from Composite Window Boxes, there are also other types like Fiberglass Window Boxes, Wrought Iron Window Boxes, Vinyl Window Boxes, Metal Window Boxes, Aluminum Window Boxes, Wood Window Boxes, Copper & Bronze Window Boxes, and Galvanized Tapered Window Boxes.

Each type has its own unique features and specific use depending on some particular factors to consider like the materials used, color and its decorative harmony in your home. Browsing the internet could also help you find great deals. It will help you save time, and you can also compare the prices and designs of different window and flower boxes around your area.

Have fun!