I live in an apartment with an incredibly shady so-called backyard: a 10-by-15-foot expanse of dirty concrete tucked behind my driveway. I’ve always wanted a big garden, but, unless a demolition crew ...

An inexpensive trifle bowl gets a wooden makeover for an inexpensive planter. It works with artificial or real plants (with ...

Learn how to cast beautiful flower pots using a simple vegetable basket as a mold! This DIY project turns everyday items into stylish garden planters in just a few easy steps.

Do you have an abundance of soup cans that you’re not sure what to do with? Have you ever seen those flower planters some people make out of tin cans? Or maybe you’ve seen people use them to separate ...

A flower planter or hanging basket bought ready-made at a nursery: lush with showy, vibrant blooms, providing an instant splash for your porch, stoop or deck. Your DIY flower container: sparse-looking ...

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

Cut twine or string into 8 equal lengths of approximately 24-34 inches (depending on how large your container is). Knot the ends. Lay out the string on a flat surface and divide the 8 strings into 4 ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

Growing colorful flowers and even some vegetables in pots, tubs or hanging baskets is nothing new, but changing lifestyles have stimulated new interest in the idea. Whether you have a spacious garden ...