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) ...

From classic cast stone head planters, to modern interpretations of the idea that sometimes are downright macabre, head shaped planters can add anything from whimsy to Posted 2013-02-25T17:55:02 ...

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 ...