Railing planters afford an easy way to beautify your balcony or patio railing with plants, while decluttering the deck at the ...

I wanted to spruce up our deck while adding a touch of greenery so I decided to create a deck railing planter. I had some leftover cedar wood from a deck project, which was perfect for this project.

If you decide to use a cable railing for a minimalist look, you should play around with proportions. If your deck faces a neighbor or busy street, there are a number of interesting ways you can add ...