58th Street resident Sharon Drayton said that since the planter box benches were installed, she feels like there’s more community on her block. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY ...

If you have a favorite spot to sit in the yard, then having fragrant flowers nearby will help create a tranquil atmosphere where you can relax. If space is at a premium, a planter bench could be the ...

Garden seating eats space, planters need care, and the budget rarely stretches to both. You want a spot to perch with a book and a place to grow thyme, lavender, maybe a tomato vine. Shops sell the ...