Build a modern outdoor bench and planter combo with a stunning faux concrete finish using simple tools and minimal materials.

Garden seating eats space, planters need care, and the budget rarely stretches to both. You want a spot to perch with a book and a place to grow thyme, lavender, maybe a tomato vine. Shops sell the ...

For do-it-yourselfers everywhere, warm weather means projects. As life moves outdoors, it’s time to get those al fresco living areas ready for long afternoons and warm evenings — and this versatile ...

Planter boxes are a great alternative to conventional gardening, especially if you live in an urban area or want to showcase your plants on your porch or along a walkway. They also help you conserve ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

This video demonstrates how to build a wooden raised planter box with hidden drainage, designed to keep your deck or patio clean. The DIY box is versatile for growing herbs, vegetables, or flowers, ...