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Build a deck planter box.
To do so substitute 1 x 6 treated boards for the tongue and groove cedar boards.
Deck rail planter box.
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.
It would look great on a deck porch or patio.
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.
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.
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.
We show this deck box built from cedar with a stain finish.
Consider the amount of space you have on the deck and what you want to use the planter boxes for.
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.
It has a nice rustic look plus a lower shelf that you can use for storage or decorations.
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.
Build two of them.
Here s a guide to help you build your own deck planter boxes.
There are a bunch of cool designs cheap designs cedarwood builds indoor options stairway blueprints floating types and dead simple plans.
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.
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If you re looking to build a planter box we ve assembled a list of 20 diy plans below.
And it s easy to modify the plans to whatever length you want.
Creating a unique planter box at home will save you money and give your yard or deck a touch of your personality and style.
Allow the treated lumber to dry thoroughly before priming and painting it.
With a little planning you can include a drip irrigation system for your built in planter boxes.
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.
Hide the irrigation lines under the decking then up and directly into each planter box.
What size of planter box do you want to build.
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.
Here are the complete diy how to make a wooden planter box instructions.
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.
