A DIY landscaper knows how to save money - and resources. Her budget-friendly rain barrel gardening trick was easy to make and perfect for small spaces. One pro gardener made her own rain barrel for ...

One pro gardener made her own rain barrel for her balcony gardenCredit: Instagram / cookseyfarms Alison (@cookseyfarms) used the affordable rain barrel on her "balcony garden." It was especially ...

Plastic barrel cutting and recycling is a smart way to repurpose materials and reduce waste. With a few simple tools, you can ...

Note: A version of this column ran Jan. 15, 2016. Virtually any container that you can cut or punch drainage holes into can be used for vegetable gardening. Styrofoam ice chests, livestock watering ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maintaining your garden at home might become a little less expensive if you have a rain barrel. Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from your roof. You can use the ...

FOR gardening enthusiast K. Kalimah, growing her own vegetables in a plastic barrel seemed strange at first. The 66-year-old said since planting the edible greens such as kangkung, cili padi, ...

Our 8-by-22-foot deck looked a little plain, so we decided to build a planter. The soil box is made from a thick plastic soap barrel taken from the dumpster of a company that washes buses and trucks.