Building A Garden Box

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Building a garden box.

How to build a planter box from chatfield court. You ll need to cut out holes with a jigsaw and attach the outdoor planter boxes to the house with some screws. This raised planter box takes it to the next level with a box that is counter height which makes it easier to take care of your little garden. Set the box frame in place.

It would look great on a deck porch or patio. Follow our directions and you ll be able to build the 4 by 8 foot bed pictured here as a weekend. Pressure treated wood shrinks as it dries. Trim 2 inch excess from the tops of all four metal sides.

Find an old filing cabinet. The total cost of each box was approximately 90 but this will obviously depend on how expensive cedar is where you live. Build this raised garden bed 22. Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting when nailing or screwing boards.

You can build this wooden planter box in less than an hour. Use the clay pots to add some color and up your home s curb appeal. X4 5 4 6 8ft long cedar decking lumber for walls of box x2 5 4 6 10ft long cedar decking lumber for top lip of box x1 2 4 8ft long cedar decking lumber for inside bracing of box 50 wood decking screws. Pick a corner to start in and turn the pieces of lumber on their sides.

Assembling the garden box 1. How to build raised vegetable garden boxes method 1 of 3. It offers perfect drainage protection from pests and easy access to crops. Lay the six footers flat on the ground and butt them together.

And it s just the thing to turn your backyard into the farm of your dreams. Attach the metal siding to the 2x4s using 1 inch roofing screws. Place a 15 inch piece on each end and screw it into the 6 footers with your 1 1 4 exterior screws i suggest pre drilling your holes. Build a garden box next take 2 6 footers and 2 15 inch pieces.

If you are new to building garden beds or growing plants they walk you through each necessary step. Screw the sides together 1 corner at a time. You want to find an older filing cabinet with a solid. Lay out your lumber flat on the ground in the shape of the box.

Use fasteners and hardware labeled for treated lumber stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized screws. Use 2 4 ft 1 2 m long and 2 8 ft 2 4 m long 2 in. Find the location where you plan to put the box. It has a nice rustic look plus a lower shelf that you can use for storage or decorations.

When you have decided the place. Using tin snips cut a 24 inch section from each of the two 10 foot corrugated metal panels to create both ends of your garden box.