How to Build Garden Planter Boxes

A garden planter box provides a structure for plants to grow as well as a way to enhance the appeal of your yard. The gardening planter also create less work for you when taking care of the plants, because of its ability to reduce weeds. Building a planter out of wood proves as the most cost effective and easy solution to constructing your planting box.

Supply List

• Wood


• Screws


• Screwdriver


• Carpenter’s square


• Saw


• Clamps/strap clamp


• Measuring stick

1. Decide on the type of wood you want to use for your garden planter box. Keep in mind the wood's ability to resist weather and the sturdiness of the wood. Cedar works well for this type of project, because of both of these factors.


2. Choose the size of planter you want to build. When making your decision, take into consideration the type of plants you intend to grow, the amount of plants you are going to cultivate and the amount of room you need to garden in the box without issues.


3. Purchase the wood from a lumber store or a hardware department store.


4. Cut the wood the appropriate lengths. Two sides need to be the same length and the other two sides need to be the same length. The bottom needs to have the same length at the longest boards, and the same width as the boards used to create the width of the box.


5. Place a side and an end together to form an "L" shape. Use a screwdriver to apply three screws to hold the sides together.


6. Place another side on to the other side of the end. Use screws to join the two sections together. Repeat the process to adhere the other end to both sides.


7. Place the bottom of your box on top of the four sides. Use screws to connect the bottom to each of the sides.


8. Flip the garden planter box over and situate it where you want it.