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.

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When space is tight, one solution is to go vertical. Create a charming multi-plant flower planter (or more) with just a few items from your local dollar store.

Nurturing a balcony or a home garden can sometimes become monotonous with the usual clay pots dominating the scene. Fret not! Look around your home for inspiration and try to repurpose everyday items ...