Last year, I was dying to have some deck rail planters to grow spinach and lettuce in, but I couldn’t find any that were the right size (or that I liked well enough for the price). So this year, I ...

Our 8-by-22-foot deck looked a little plain, so we decided to build a planter. The soil box is made from a thick plastic soap barrel taken from the dumpster of a company that washes buses and trucks.

Whether you live on acres of space in the country, or in the city with access to a balcony, planters are an easy way to bring flowers, herbs, and vegetables closer to your living space. With a few ...

Good wine doesn't last forever, but good garden furniture might. Here's how you can repurpose your old wine rack into a nifty ...

If you’re looking for a way to conserve water, combat gophers and save your knees, a raised planter box may just be your next summer project. You can make one out of redwood lumber, reclaimed wood or ...

For do-it-yourselfers everywhere, warm weather means projects. As life moves outdoors, it’s time to get those al fresco living areas ready for long afternoons and warm evenings — and this versatile ...