A barrel planter will add a homey and rustic touch to your garden, porch, deck, or patio. These best barrel planters will make your plants and outdoor decor look good!

A barrel planter will add a homey and rustic touch to your garden, porch, deck, or patio. These best barrel planters will make your plants and outdoor decor look good!

Today, barrels often are used as accessories in the garden, where they're prized as planters. Building one is both an interesting and rewarding project.

A whiskey barrel planter is spacious, sturdy and features rich natural tones that look beautiful in any garden.

A whiskey barrel planter is spacious, sturdy and features rich natural tones that look beautiful in any garden.

A whiskey barrel planter is spacious, sturdy and features rich natural tones that look beautiful in any garden.

Beyond the barrel, you only need a few essential supplies, a nutrient-rich potting soil, and the plants of your choosing. First, decide where you want your planter to be located.