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Perking up a dreary area of your home could mean the opportunity to use some practical skills, putting together a planter box to host some eye-catching greenery.

Garden DIY can be transported to the inside of your house, with homemade solutions to indoor plants and ferns – just remember that you'll need the right equipment in order to be able to construct a sturdy and water-tight box.

Hiring the right saws for sizing the wood is a must – specific devices are custom made to deal with many different cutting and shaping requirements and to maximise safety while in use.

Depending on the size of your box and whether it will sit indoors – perhaps in an entryway or other non-carpeted area – or out in your garden, you will also need to consider what to line it with.

Many different materials can do the job of draining or holding water, so it can be a good idea to talk to your local garden centre or hire company to find out what would be best for your project.

Similarly, a hire company representative may be able to set you on the right path for strategising your planter plans – make the most of their knowledge about machines, materials and methods.