Tired of the selection of boring planters at the garden center? Make your own without a kiln with this creative DIY that uses common building supplies.

A vintage concrete planter with its grand bowl and pedestal already looks like a bird bath. With a few materials, it becomes ...

In this video, we demonstrate an easy and affordable method to create a unique concrete planter using Halloween pumpkins. Observe the challenges faced while curing the concrete, particularly how the ...

Add soil and plants! We have a very small back yard, so I’m using each of these as a mini raised garden. I planted a variety of shrubs and flowers in shades of purple, pink and red to keep everything ...

What’s the difference between cement and concrete? In my case, about $9.55 pounds and a slightly sore back. Though the two terms are often used interchangeably, cement is an ingredient in concrete, ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

If you’re looking for planters above and beyond the normal terra cotta options, then these might just be perfect for you. Easy to make, these modular concrete planters from A Piece of Rainbow are ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spray paint, leftover patterned tiles, recycled T-shirts, and thrifted teacups are all inexpensive items ...