Before You Begin
There are as many shapes and sizes of planters as there are plants. They can be large enough for small trees and small enough for a windowsill herb or flower garden. Use window planters, trellises and rectangular planter boxes to add beautiful accents to your outdoor décor.
Put some thought into where you’d like to put your planter and how it will work with your existing design; then decide what kind of plants you want.
Now, roll up your sleeves and let’s get started.
Build a Rectangular Planter Box
This kind of planter is practical for most types of plantings. Because it will be outdoors you must use wood and materials that can withstand the elements. Cedar, redwood and treated lumber are good choices because they are naturally weather resistant. As long as the wood is treated with some kind of waterproofing your planter should last for years.
Step 1: Start Cutting
Use a circular saw to cut 2x4s into eight 20″ L pieces, six 18″ L pieces and sixteen 17″ L pieces. Cut 2x2s into four 18″ L pieces. Next, use a miter saw to cut two 21-1/2″ L pieces and two 24-1/2″ L pieces with the ends cut at a 45-degree angle.
