Stone planters can be pricey to buy, but luckily, you can get creative and make your own. The star of this DIY show is a cheap poolside staple.

Gray stone planters, various sizes and shapes, $195 to $1,450. Garden Temple, 13055 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 783-0079. www.gardentemple.com (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times) ...

This one has a speckled, stone outside and a beveled lip, so it’s not far off from Aldi’s. The HC Companies 20-inch Tucson Decorative Round Planter , $64.34 on Amazon Shop it on Amazon ...