For my elevated planter box i was able to used scrap wood that i already had on hand so i didn t need to purchase any wood.
How to make elevated planter box. Flip the box over and drive a 3 screw through the bottom into the side brace. I wanted to plant some lettuce and a few other herbs and ended up working out perfectly. On the inside of the box measure from the bottom to the top. Whether you fill them with vegetables flowers or herbs you ll enjoy the convenience of having a designated area to grow them.
Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1 2 screws to lock everything together tightly. Attach these vertically inside the box in the middle. Use one of these free raised planter box plans to get all the advantages of a traditional garden with a lot less work. Elevated raised beds can be used to grow vegetables or flowers.
The 2 4 s actually came from my son s wall that i tore out when i redid their bedroom you can read all about it in my teen boys bedroom reveal. And it s easy to modify the plans to whatever length you want. Set the assembled box on its bottom. Use 2 10 lumber for the components.
In this video i make a diy elevated garden bed for the back patio. By growing in a raised bed you can have a productive abundant vegetable garden even in just a few square feet. The long 1 6 boards were given to me from my father in law when he helped a friend redo his deck. Diy raised bed planter.
This planter sits about 30 off the ground and actually has legs on it. Even better the elevated styles put the garden right at your fingertips. 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. Deck rail planter box.
Here are the complete diy how to make a wooden planter box instructions. The first step of the project is to build the box for the planter. You should get a measurement of around 14 1 2. Here s how to make the most of your elevated raised bed.
Use soil that s blended for planters. Align the edges flush and make sure the corners are square. How to build a raised planter box.