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 ...

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.

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 ...