Traditionally used to age wine and whiskey, these wooden barrels can also be easily transformed into a rustic planter perfect for growing flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and other plants.

These barrels look like large planters or vases, so they don't ruin your garden design with a big chunk of plastic. Gardening expert Ryan Farley says 'What kind of rain barrel you buy (whether it ...

I purchased five exterior planters from Crate & Barrel for a total cost in excess of $1,000. Four have held up well, but one developed a crack within the first season due to what appears to be a ...