Raised planter boxes are relatively easy to make and can be inexpensive to construct in under a day.
It has a nice rustic look plus a lower shelf that you could use for storage or decorations.
It wouldlook great on a deck, porch, or patio.
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This tutorial takes you through each part of the process from selecting the wood to adding finishes.
It’s a great project if you’re an enthusiastic beginner in woodworking.
What a great way to increase your growing season!
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It’s a great way to start gardening the easy way from start to finish.
There are three areas for plants in the garden allowing you to grow whatever your heart desires.
There are also separate areas forcomposting.
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The compost feeds the surrounding plants, giving them the nutrients needed for growth.
If that wasn’t enough, this planter box accommodates hanging plants at the top of the structure.
It’s a great way to increase your gardening space.
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Despite being taller, it has the same basic shape as most planters.
The tool of stain makes the planter look good enough to sit right by your front door.
Being able to pull double duty really makes this plan attractive.
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It’s also raised 32 inches to reduce the need for bending over so much.
The free plan includes a video tutorial.
This window box’s water drainage solution is a good option forplants that require adequate or fast-draining soil.
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This is a great planter box to get you started with gardening or to expand your planting area.
It sits against the side of the home in between the windows.
This raised planter box uses trim boards that are primed and ready for the outside.
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The fabric contains the soil (and plants) while allowing adequate drainage after watering.
That gives you a large area to plant whatever vegetables, herbs, and flowers you’d like.
It’s an inexpensive DIY project that will only take you an hour or so to complete.
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It builds a smaller raised garden and elevates it by attaching wooden legs.
It’s a budget-friendly project coming in at less than $125, using untreated cedar.
It builds a clean-lined planter that would go in anyone’s yard or garden.
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There’s also a video available to help you successfully build this raised garden bed.
The entire planter measures 34.5 inches wide and 23 inches tall.
Each of the three planter boxes is 30 inches wide by7 inches deepby 5.5 inches high.
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Jazz up the drawer with a coat of paintor not.
This plan provided by Spaceman Spiff has a star-spangled theme; however, your options are limitless.
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One source for free wood is shipping pallets.
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Of course, you should always ask if the pallets are free to take before you haul them away.
If you want to make it extra special, add a center post for supporting hanging planters.
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