6 Best Plants for Window Boxes
Looking to spruce up your curb appeal with a splash of color? Here are some great plants to consider for your window boxes.
What is a Victory Garden?
Born out of necessity during wartime, Victory Gardens now are a great way for gardeners to learn sustainability and self-reliance.
25 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive in Near Darkness
These low-light houseplants thrive without direct sunlight, so now you can have a touch of Mother Nature in every corner...
10 Best Plants for Hydroponic Gardens
How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.
How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas
Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...
The Benefits of Planting Hostas
Hostas boast vibrant foliage, are drought tolerant and grow practically anywhere. But those aren't their only benefits.
30 Outstanding One-Day Backyard Projects
Save $100s and update your outdoor spaces instantly with these easy and inexpensive one-day backyard projects!
8 Outdoor Projects You Can Do Yourself
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your backyard beckons! To help you make the best of the...
Retread & Grow: How to Turn an Old Tire Into a Hanging Planter
Put a fresh spin on a classic repurposed planter.
11 Flower Boxes That Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
Beautify your front yard with flower boxes. These picks fit below windows, along walkways and more.
Raised Patio Planter
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Make Your Own Tiered Plant Stand
Build this handsome, durable plant stand in one morning.
Pretty Hanging Planter Ideas
Get creative with hanging planters. Raise them up to create a stage, double them up for more interest, or use...
12 Best Outdoor Self Watering Planters for Easy Container Gardening
From big to small, stand-up to hanging on the wall, these self-watering planters will save you time and help you...
Natural Mulch Landscape Edging
Try natural planter edging instead of plastic.
How to Build a Living Wall with Movable Planters
Plant a vertical garden, and let the automatic watering system keep it thriving.
Instant (and Cheap!) Planter Upgrade
Water settling at the bottom of pots can lead to root rot. To combat this problem, cut up old sponges...
5 Easy Ways to Dress Up a Cheap Planter
Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...
10 Awesome DIY Cabin Projects
Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to give up your home improvements! Here are 10 DIY...
Reader Project: Elevated Vegetable Garden Planter
One reader says of her elevated vegetable garden planter: the vegetables love it and so does she; the squirrels and...
Reader Project: Patio Planter
Nailed it! Reader Bob LaBelle built this Patio Planter using plans originally published in the April 2017 issue of The...
Concrete Air Plant Planter
This modern desktop planter is perfect for low-maintenance air plants—and it only takes a few quick steps to complete.
How to Build a Self Watering Planter
If you like fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden but don't think you can have a garden of your...
How to Build Patio Planters
Give your potted plants a simple, stylish home—outdoors or in.