Previously we featured the Jarst planter, which makes composting food waste in your home easy with a side compartment that can distribute the compost directly to the plant soil.

The compost-as-planter method also contributes to the aim of producing as much home-grown food as possible, in a method that is supremely sustainable and generally beneficial to the environment.

This virtual workshop from Terrarium Therapy shows how to make a succulent planter and is a fundraiser to benefit Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. $50-60, includes materials.

Even a small composting bin can be hidden inside an attractive planter, helping that practical item blend well into an outdoor living space.

Before you fill that large planter to the top, check out these 13 genius materials that are perfect for conserving soil and keeping your planter lightweight.

Gardeners are (or can be) the ultimate recyclers. Every year we re-use pots, planters, and the same gardening equipment. We can keep gardening routines simple. Our needs can be few.