Preface -- Do it yourself basics: thinking creatively about everyday materials -- Concrete. The moden rectangle -- Cinderblock candle wall -- Tiled cinderblock planter -- Treading the way -- Cement tile custom container -- Plastics. Totally tubular PVC planter -- That's a wrap -- Roof vent wall pouch -- Divide and plant -- Trash chic -- Metals. The gables -- Stock tank water garden -- Hanging around with cans -- Flying saucer planters -- Kitchenware confidential -- Front and center -- Terra-cotta. Marbleized masterpieces -- Chim-chim cher-ee flue planter -- Organic materials. Decoupage goes outdoors -- Roped in -- Catch my drift -- Fabric bucket -- Rustic wood hanging planter -- Metric conversions.