With a tiny bit of extra effort in a couple of places you can make.
Making decking planters. Make brilliant raised wooden planters from decking boards pt 1 duration. Hide the irrigation lines under the decking then up and directly into each planter box. 21st century caveman 106 226 views. What you will need.
A hammer for showing nails who s boss. A raised bed or planter is surprisingly easy to make and work best in the colour of the deck itself. In a garden setting a deck is often surrounded by plants and flowers to help you blend in with nature. With a little planning you can include a drip irrigation system for your built in planter boxes.
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. In both the examples below the decking boards are used to makeup the planter walls and finished on the top edge with the corner nosing trims. The moisture resistance of composite decking boards makes them an ideal material for planters. Creating a unique planter box at home will save you money and give your yard or deck a touch of your personality and style.
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 drainage holes in the bottom of the box. All you need is stock lumber a few tools and some basic carpentry skills. Make a cutting list of the parts you need to make.
Here are 10 easy to build planters and trellises for inspiration. The boards come in many colors to complement your deck or garden decor and they never need painting. Measure the inside length and width to determine the size of the bottom of the box. Deck rail planter box.
Diy raised bed garden with built in slug control duration. Make a deck rail planter and grow vegetables or decorative plants right outside your door. Make a garden planter from decking step 1. Fasten the boards using galvanized screws.
And it s easy to modify the plans to whatever length you want. 32 easy diy wood planters. 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.