Learn how to build a wooden raised planter box with hidden drainage to help keep your deck or patio clean. This versatile DIY box is ideal for growing herbs, vegetables, or flowers, and features a ...

There's something that will really brighten up your deck or balcony: a railing planter. But you can avoid the markup at the stores and DIY one yourself.

USe 1.5" deck screws to fuse to the legs, completing the box. (2) 2” X 4” X 28” slats. These will serve as the front and back inside rails, found a few inches from the bottom of the box.

There are many different styles to choose from, so choosing the best deck planters for railings will depend on your personal style and your home’s aesthetic.

Follow these plans to increase your potato crop yield this season with an easy-to-build planter box made from a wooden pallet.