If you have a small backyard or patio area, DIY alternative planter ideas are essential. Because filling your space with samey-looking pots can leave your garden looking a bit blah, so why not zhuzh ...

A box with a trellis allows plants to climb, writes Greig Morgan. This simple planter box has a built-in screen which is handy for tying up climbers such as sweet peas or securing tomatoes. With ...

Learn how to transform simple plastic molds into beautiful cement pots that look like wood and stone. This step-by-step tutorial covers the casting process, techniques for realistic textures, and tips ...

Whether you’re trying to bring a little bit of the outdoors in with some house plants, or spruce up your porch or patio, the planter you use can make all the difference. Choosing pre-made baskets and ...

Collaborative do-it-yourself web site Instructables describes a simple method for creating self-watering garden planters. All you need is a milk jug, scissors, planting foam, and soil. Okay, so some ...

Creating an outdoor space that is perfect for you is a lot of fun. Most of us love to sit outside the home, especially in the evening when it's warm and there's beautiful light. However, renovating ...

Using seedlings will give you a head start on growing herbs for your kitchen. Harness vertical space with these instructions for a PVC pipe planter. This vertical herb planter allows anyone to grow ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...