For instance, this tall wooden planter is easy to make and all the supplies can be found at your local hardware and craft stores. Andrea writes a detailed explanation of how she created these ...

And its character just grows richer as the wood turns gray and the copper develops a beautiful green patina. In a little under an hour, you can make this simple railing-mounted planter.

Forget spending lots of money on a shiny new planter; make do with what you have for a container garden that is truly unique.