Build a Simple Outdoor Planter Box

🔨 Backyard DIY Project

Build a Simple Cedar Planter Box

Looking for an easy weekend project?
Video courtesy of Beyond the Oak Woodworking

A cedar planter box is inexpensive, beginner-friendly and adds instant curb appeal to your deck or patio.

You’ll Need

  • Cedar fence boards
  • Exterior screws
  • Drill
  • Saw
  • Landscape fabric
  • Potting soil

Basic Steps

  1. Cut boards to desired size.
  2. Assemble four sides.
  3. Attach the bottom with drainage gaps.
  4. Line with landscape fabric.
  5. Fill with soil and your favorite flowers or herbs.

Popular summer choices include:

🌼 Lavender
🌿 Basil
🌺 Petunias
🌻 Marigolds

A pair of matching planters beside your front door can dramatically improve your home’s appearance for less than $75.

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