Build A Deck Planter Box

Flip the frame upside down fitting the exposed ends of the legs into the second frame and repeat screwing this frame to the legs to create a box that measures 11 1 2 tall and 22 1 2 wide.

Build a deck planter box.

Deck rail planter box. There are a bunch of cool designs cheap designs cedarwood builds indoor options stairway blueprints floating types and dead simple plans. If you re looking to build a planter box we ve assembled a list of 20 diy plans below. This raised planter box takes it to the next level with a box that is counter height which makes it easier to take care of your little garden.

Consider the amount of space you have on the deck and what you want to use the planter boxes for. Here s a guide to help you build your own deck planter boxes. How to build a planter box from chatfield court. If you plan to paint the box however a more economical alternative would be to build it with pressure treated wood.

It would look great on a deck porch or patio. With a little planning you can include a drip irrigation system for your built in planter boxes. To do so substitute 1 x 6 treated boards for the tongue and groove cedar boards. The trellis will help stabilize taller plants or give climbing vines something to hold on to while it fills the back with flowers.

Build two of them. Scroll through this list and click the view plans to get the free plans. What size of planter box do you want to build. And it s easy to modify the plans to whatever length you want.

With the list of 32 fun and functional diy pallet and wood planter box ideas below you can spice up your porch or yard in just a few hours. A smaller planter of 8 inches by 8 inches will be large enough for one plant or a group of plants in a tight space. This sturdy deck planter has a clever design so it can rest securely on a 2 4 or 2 6 deck railing or sit on a patio porch or deck floor without tipping. Step 1 size.

Allow the treated lumber to dry thoroughly before priming and painting it. The width should be at least 10 inches 24 cm you will also need a piece that will act as the bottom or floor of the planter if your planter is going to be used on a deck or similar surface. The base of this planter box is big enough for a 2 or 3 gallon pot so all you have to do is drop it in and watch it grow. Here are the complete diy how to make a wooden planter box instructions.

If the box will be over soil you can place a layer of flattened cardboard boxes on the bottom to act as a weed barrier. The simplest method is to include an outside spigot and hose on or near your deck but that means traipsing around with a hose on a regular basis. Drill pairs of pilot holes through the frames to penetrate into the legs and screw the frames to the legs with 2 1 2 screws. We show this deck box built from cedar with a stain finish.