Then pick plants, planters, and designs that match your vision and needs. If time is tight, use a self-watering railing planter system. It keeps your plants healthy with less effort.

1. Apollo Exports International Adjustable Railing Planter Price: $29.99 This 24-inch Apollo Exports Adjustable Planter is made of rattan and has arms that extend to fit railings up to 4 inches wide.

1. Apollo Exports International Adjustable Railing Planter Price: $29.99 This 24-inch Apollo Exports Adjustable Planter is made of rattan and has arms that extend to fit railings up to 4 inches wide.

1. Apollo Exports International Adjustable Railing Planter Price: $29.99 This 24-inch Apollo Exports Adjustable Planter is made of rattan and has arms that extend to fit railings up to 4 inches wide.

This planter will fit railings that are either 1.25″ or 3″ wide and it comes with fasteners to secure it. It runs 24″ in length, allowing you to have a generous amount of space to plant.

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Then cut the 1" x 6" planter bottom and 1" x 8" planter sides. Follow with the 5-1/2" 1" x 8" and 7" 1" x 2" pieces, being careful to dry-fit everything as you go, making adjustments as necessary.

Fasten the base through the sides with deck screws. To raise the planter slightly off the railing, attach cleats (approx. 6 in. long x 2 in. wide x 1 in. high) to the base about 2 in. from each end.