If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or garden with some greenery, consider taking a DIY approach with outdoor planter box plans. Building elevated planter boxes offer several advantages, ...

This three-season planter box uses plastic containers or liners to keep moisture and dirt away from the wooden parts, meaning ...

Anyone can build these simple, inexpensive planters! This spring, more folks than ever before are starting to think more about where their food comes from and how they might be able to get more ...

Do-it-yourself projects are more popular than ever, and it’s no wonder why; they make for a great weekend activity and are a creative way to add handmade touches to your space. Whether it’s gardening, ...

Planter boxes are a great alternative to conventional gardening, especially if you live in an urban area or want to showcase your plants on your porch or along a walkway. They also help you conserve ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sometimes the planters at your local hardware store just aren’t ...

There's still time to up your outdoor space this summer. It's easy to do and will add a pop of character to your porch or patio. The DIY Huntress shows us how easy and inexpensive it is to make ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

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