How To Make A Garden Box Out Of Wood
How to build simple wood garden boxes.
How to make a garden box out of wood. Lay the lattice boards flat on top of each other and drill a hole through. 1 of the 8 foot boards into 3 inch wide and 15 inch long strips. Remove the 2x4 top cap.
Screw long sides standing upright. Dark Stained Wood DIY Planter Box. Using your saw drill.
Add paint or sealer to make them water resistant. Once thats decided mark measure and cut four posts. To make a lattice you need six 4-foot ¼ x 1½ x 48-inch lattice boards assuming your 2 by 6-inch boards are 4 feet long.
How to build the planter boxes step by step. By building the boxes out of a beautiful durable and chemical-free material youll take an important step toward guaranteeing that your yard bears many decades of abundant and nourishing crops. Like I said earlier we originally built 5 boxes.
The braces are optional supports that prevent the boards from warping or twisting Image. Whether you want a planter that is rustic chic or sunny there is a tutorial here for you. Attach a clamp to post and cedar board to help keep wood in place while building your raised garden boxes.
Lay out your lumber flat on the ground in the shape of the box. Cut the 10 foot boards into a 6 foot and 4 foot piece. Insert some shims under the high points to hold it steady or enlist a helper - put the kids to work.