Planter Boxes Every patio or deck can be made all the more attractive with the addition of plants and flowers. However, there are many times when one can't simply dig into the dirt and plant some flowers or shrubs.
A solution? How about building one (or more) planter boxes? A planter box is not difficult to make, but when it is well-built, actually adds to the beauty of the deck or patio.
In this set of free woodworking plans, we take you through the building of a typical planter box. The specific planter boxes we built for this set of plans are quite large, measuring 48" by 24" by about 27" tall. These planters will be housing some relatively large plants, helping to separate a restaurant patio from an alley. If you happen to be visiting the Hollywood, Florida area, stop by Lola's on Harrison, have a nice dinner and see first-hand just how nicely a row of planters can transform a common patio.
These planter box plans can easily be altered for smaller installations or different types of wood. This is a fun project to build, one that gives a lot of satisfaction when completed.
Difficulty Level
Woodworking: Easy to ModerateFinishing: Paint or Stain (and Polyurethane)
Time to Complete
6-8 Hours
Recommended Tools
Miter Saw or Circular SawTable SawPower DrillBiscuit Cutter
Materials Needed 2 - 2x2 x 8 SPF Lumber8 - 1x4 x 8 Pine or Douglas Fir1 - 6' x 10' piece of 6-mil Plastic1 - Lampholder Electrical Cover (1/2" Conduit Opening)1 - 6" piece of threaded 1/2" PVC Conduit1 - Lampholder Electrical Cover (1/2" Conduit Opening)1 - 90-degree 1/2" PVC elbowPVC glueTape MeasurePencilWoodworker's Glue1-5/8" Wood Screws2-1/2" Wood ScrewsStaple GunFinish nails or Pneumatic Finish NailerPainter's Caulk and/or Wood FillerPaint or Stain (and Polyurethane)Sandpaper
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