How to Make Outdoor Planters
Planters can brighten up any landscape. Placed around your house, along a driveway, or on a patio, they provide a bed for flowers, perennials or even vegetables. Building planters requires only some basic tools and carpentry skills, so it's a way for the average homeowner to add some style to their home without a lot of expense. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Circular saw
- 1 by 10 inch pressure treated lumber
- Drill
- 1 by 4 inch pressure treated lumber
- Nails
- Hammer
Instructions
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Make the base of the planter by cutting a 3-feet long piece of 1 by 10 inch lumber with your circular saw. Drill a series of small holes, spaced out about 10 inches, to allow for drainage. Cut two 10 inch pieces of 1 by 4 inch board and nail them to the bottom, perpendicular to the long edge of the board. These act as feet for the planter, allowing water to drain out of the planter.
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Move the planter to where you want it and fill with potting soil. Start planting.
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Tips & Warnings
Paint or stain your planters if you want them to match your home or decor.