Others, however, take a softer approach to privacy, using plants to sculpt areas of seclusion. Boxwoods might not spring to mind when you think of a living privacy wall. You might instead think of ...

This DIY wooden planter box features built-in benches for leisurely gardening. Having a raised wooden planter makes gardening ...

So, put them to good use come Christmas as planters for small evergreen shrubs. Leave the trees bare or decorate with pine cones and even lights for extra glow. You can never go wrong with simple ...