If you have a small backyard or patio area, DIY alternative planter ideas are essential. Because filling your space with samey-looking pots can leave your garden looking a bit blah, so why not ...

DIY this planter by using leftover items in your home. You can easily upcycle a colander into a succulent container by adding a few coats of spray paint, gravel, and soil. 7.

DIY: 10 Geeky Ideas, From Mason-Jar Speakers to Floppy-Disk Planters. We love making stuff here at Wired Design, and the projects we geek-out on most tend to include some electronic element.

Big Ideas for Small Spaces: Creative Ideas and 30 Projects for Balconies, Roof Gardens, Windowsills and Terraces (Firefly Books, 2017), by Kay Maguire and Tony Woods, introduce new and exciting ...

These DIY backyard ideas are easy, affordable, and fast. They are also creative and fun to do, ... Then, fill the planter with a good quality potting mix—do not use garden soil.