Top 24 Container Gardening Projects

1. 16. How to Create a Self-Watering Planter

   

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   Just add water when it gets low and your self-watering planter will do the rest.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 17. How to Decorate Flower Pots

   

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   Learn how to paint some colorful flowerpots, using bold colors for a greater visual impact but making sure the color schemes do not cla...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 18. How to Build a Raised Garden Bed From an Old Shipping Pallet

   DIY Network shows you how to make a movable raised garden bed using a wooden pallet, reclaimed shutters and casters.

4. 19. Planting Window Boxes for Shade

   DIY gardening experts show how to add charm and color to a home with window boxes full of plants that will thrive in the shade.

5. 20. How to Plant an Herb Garden for Patio or Window Box

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   This close-at-hand herb garden will give your kitchen the advantage that French cooks have.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 21. PVC Planter

   Build a hip elevated planter from PVC pipe! It's a great way to bring your plants up to eye level and give your garden more dimension, ...

7. 22. How to Make a Container Theme Garden

   

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   Container gardens are an easy way to garden on a small scale.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 23. How To Construct Planting Boxes

   

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   A series of different-sized boxes can provide a useful space for raised gardening.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 24. Patio Umbrella Planter (02:00)

   

   Create a cute planter that fits around a patio umbrella.