How easy it is to Build Planter Boxes!

If you are not accustomed to building or making things with your hands, do not let a planter box project discourage you.  This is quite an easy undertaking and can be done relatively quickly too.  When you get finished, you will be able to showcase your plants and flowers in a beautiful planter box that you can display with pride in the knowledge that you did it all by yourself!

Getting Started

The first thing that you will need to do in this process is to decide where you will put your box.  This will of course determine the size of the box that you will be building.  Once you have decided on the location you should get a tape measure and measure the area. 

Get the Materials

Once you have your measurements you will need to get the materials together that you will need to complete the project.  Whatever your measurements are you will need wood cut to fit those dimensions.  I would use ¾’’ cedar but you can use whatever wood and width that you would like.  You will also need wood glue, soil, plants or seeds and fertilizer.

If you build it they will bloom

When you have your materials you are ready to begin this easy project.  Take the longer pieces of wood that will be the front, bottom and back of the box, and abut them against the shorter end pieces.  When you have them where you think they should be, glue them together.  The wood glue will hold them well although if you are more comfortable with nailing them together you can do that too.  Now, walk away and let the glue dry completely. 

If you would like to paint your box or decorate it in any way, when the paint is dry go ahead and get that part done before you put anything in the box. 

When you finish your decorating put the box in place where you want it to go.  Now you are ready to fill it. 

Put your soil in the box and spread it even.  Then you can add your fertilizer, seeds or plants.  Water it sufficiently and watch your creation bloom!

I told you in the beginning that this would be an easy project to undertake.  Did you believe me?  Do you believe me now?  Even the most un-builder-like person (like me) can do this with ease and gain confidence in their abilities!