MAKE A TABLE PLANTER

1 If your garden table has previously been painted or varnished, remove any old flakes by rubbing down with sandpaper, then wipe with a damp cloth. Treat with a primer and leave to dry. 2 Mask off a strip down the centre of the table. Paint in the central panel with a small paint roller, using your favourite garden paint shade. Go as bold as you like! Once dry, apply a second coat.

3 Sand and treat a wooden window box in the same way as the table to protect the wood against weather damage. Focus on any rough edges to prevent splinters. Then prettify the box with several coats of the same garden paint. Leave to dry in a well ventilated area. 4 Attach brackets equal distance apart on one side of the window box. Use a screwdriver to securely attach the container to the underside of the table at one end. 5 Fill your box with soil and plant with a selection of fragrant herbs. You can also add your favourite plants or flowers to introduce even more colour.