How to Make a Planter Box
Gather your tools before beginning the project., Lay out the 4 boards on a flat even surface., Take 2 boards and drill 3 pilot holes at the end of each of the boards., Position all 4 boards upright in a shape of a square box., Place the drill bit...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your tools before beginning the project.
If you plan to make a planter box with more complexity, you may need additional tools to cut and assemble the planter box.
This is a simple design for anyone beginning to learn how to make a planter box. -
Step 2: Lay out the 4 boards on a flat even surface.
All sides of the boards should be inspected.
The most attractive side is the surface you want on to be the outer side of the planter box. , The holes should be 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) from the edge.
The middle hole is centered with the board's width.
The 2 boards are pre-drilled so that when the screws are inserted the wood does not splinter when assembling the planter box.
It is unnecessary to predrill the other 2 boards. , The boards with pre-drilled holes are positioned on the outside of the corners.
The screw will go through the pre-drilled hole into the adjoining board. ,,, If the box is too out of square, the wood can split because of stress on the corners. , The bed can be moved to another location if desired. , This step is optional if there is a desire for the planter box to be in a fixed position. , The newspapers prevent weeds from emerging in the garden.
Dead leaves or other materials can be used in place of newspapers. , Mix the compost and potting soil while filling the box.
The box should be filled with 1 inch (2.54 cm) of space between the mix and the top of the box. , -
Step 3: Take 2 boards and drill 3 pilot holes at the end of each of the boards.
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Step 4: Position all 4 boards upright in a shape of a square box.
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Step 5: Place the drill bit that drives a screw into the drill.
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Step 6: Insert the screw with the drill into each pre-drilled hole.
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Step 7: Take care to maintain the box's square when drilling and assembling the planter box.
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Step 8: Have someone assist when transporting the box from the work area to the site selected to be the final location of the planter box.
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Step 9: Anchor the bed with metal or wooden stakes.
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Step 10: Lay out newspapers on the ground of the planter box.
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Step 11: Fill the planter box with minimal amounts of compost and potting soil.
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Step 12: Plant seeds and watch them grow.
Detailed Guide
If you plan to make a planter box with more complexity, you may need additional tools to cut and assemble the planter box.
This is a simple design for anyone beginning to learn how to make a planter box.
All sides of the boards should be inspected.
The most attractive side is the surface you want on to be the outer side of the planter box. , The holes should be 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) from the edge.
The middle hole is centered with the board's width.
The 2 boards are pre-drilled so that when the screws are inserted the wood does not splinter when assembling the planter box.
It is unnecessary to predrill the other 2 boards. , The boards with pre-drilled holes are positioned on the outside of the corners.
The screw will go through the pre-drilled hole into the adjoining board. ,,, If the box is too out of square, the wood can split because of stress on the corners. , The bed can be moved to another location if desired. , This step is optional if there is a desire for the planter box to be in a fixed position. , The newspapers prevent weeds from emerging in the garden.
Dead leaves or other materials can be used in place of newspapers. , Mix the compost and potting soil while filling the box.
The box should be filled with 1 inch (2.54 cm) of space between the mix and the top of the box. ,
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