Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. painted green planter box hanging from white picket fence with bright colored flowers If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or ...

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.

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 ...