Avoid blocking the drainage holes as you fill the bottom of a planter. Smaller, lightweight options are more permeable, and you can put holes in plastic containers.

If you're looking for the perfect spot to display your flowers, vegetables or herbs, you don’t have to go to a store or order it online. It's easier than you'd think to build your own raised ...

The Ynnico Indoor and Outdoor planters are on sale at Amazon for $15. The set includes matching saucers that are suitable for small to medium-sized plants, offering “ample drainage,” per shoppers.

Scoop out the inside of a pumpkin, add some drainage holes and plant pansies for a festive fall planter. ... All you need are two yardsticks, a 4- by 4-inch wooden planter box, ...

Wash sediment and build-up from the base of the pot, and check the drainage holes to make sure they are clean and clear. Once this is done, ... Wicking Planter Boxes.

If you're moving your favorite houseplant or cubicle-friendly companion to a new, larger planter, try adding some packing peanuts to the bottom of the planter. The peanuts beneath the soil won't ...