Planter deck railing

Add a little greenery to your outdoor refuge with this easy-to-build planter box that sits on the railing.

flower boxes around the low terace of a two story deck Marquis 3

These DIY railing planters are so easy to make, and don't need any special hardware! Add planter boxes to your wooden balcony or deck rail with these plans!

The cost to build a new deck is $25 to $50 per square foot total, depending on the material and type. Deck replacement costs $30 to $55 per square foot installed. Building a 12'x12' deck costs $3,600 to $7,200 on average. A 20'x20' deck installation costs $10,000 to $20,000.

Deck Railing Planter by Bob Vila

As you know from Instagram, we're in the middle of a backyard renovation! It's all happening so quickly, thanks to my super handy husband! I can't wait to have this be a spot to enjoy all summer in just a few weeks. I thought I'd show you the progress so far. For reference, here is where we started...with absolutely nothing! Two weekend's ago, McCann poured the foundation "footers". Last weekend he built the structure of the deck and this week he's been working on getting the top of it on…

Black Rectangle Coco Liner/Mild Steel Canterbury Horse Trough Planter $40 to $50

Learn how to make a railing planter box!

Gardener’s Supply Company is now offering a cedar outdoor cocktail bar that doubles as a planter. Made with solid and reclaimed cedar planks, the “Plant-A-Bar’s” bar unfolds for cocktail hour.