Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens

Home-grown tomatoes are so much better than store-bought tomatoes that even people who don't have a garden--or even a back yard--often are determined to find a way to grow at least one plant....

An outdoor planter can improve the appearance of your home and save you money on herbs and vegetables. Designing and building a planter box is an easy project that can be accomplished in an...

Planter boxes add style and color to your home's landscaping. Build drama with large boxes and over-sized plantings at the start or end of a path. Use topiary boxes to introduce a sense of fun....

Choosing an insect- and rot-resistant wood for building planters is essential to avoid having the box rot and fall apart in a year or two. Woods with natural rot and insect resistance include...

Planters are ingenious ways to show off your green thumb without having to toil and sweat out in a flowerbed or garden pulling weeds and tilling soil. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes,...

A brick planter is an affordable, easy way to dress up a plain yard. It's also very versatile. It can be built against your house, around a large tree or simply be freestanding, and you can make...

Making these simple basic box garden planters is easy. All you will need is some wood, a saw, a drill for screws, or a hammer for nails. Add a coat of paint and a beautiful picture to the box...

Adding your own decorative touch to unfinished planter boxes is a great way to personalize planter boxes to display a miniature garden. Hand painted and stenciled boxes placed on the deck or...

Installing a planter box on your garden shed can give your shed a special touch of color and beauty and it's easy when you have the right know how. This is a simple plan to beatify your garden...

Many people have an area at the front or side of their house that is bare and could use a little something to spice it up. A curved wall planter can add a lot of character and dimension to the...

An old broken down chair can be recycled into a charming planter. This container is perfect to plant your herbs or delicate flowers in. What an adorable way to display your rosemary, thyme, and...