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How to Make a Planter Box

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Step 1 of 5
First connect your top together by making jig holes on 2 of each end.

First connect your top together by making jig holes on 2 of each end.

Step 2 of 5
Then make your sides. I use 6 3/4 by 18 inch wood on mine. Make this for all 4 sides.

Then make your sides. I use 6 3/4 by 18 inch wood on mine. Make this for all 4 sides.

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After your done doing the sides connect them to the your top. Do this for all for sides.

After your done doing the sides connect them to the your top. Do this for all for sides.

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Your planter box should be done. Hope you guys enjoyed this. Thanks for looking.

Your planter box should be done. Hope you guys enjoyed this. Thanks for looking.

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Here's a picture of what I put. I have a 5 in 1 apple tree which I was told can last about 3-5 years here. I also put a bag in between so planter will last longer.

Here's a picture of what I put. I have a 5 in 1 apple tree which I was told can last about 3-5 years here. I also put a bag in between so planter will last longer.

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12 1 x 2 x 22.5

2 1/2 Pocket hole screws

1 1/2 pocket hole screws

Power drill

Kreg jig or similar jig

Toinette Woods

I am try this, thanks!!

Toinette Woods last year

Edward N Rachelle Deguzman

@ Kim C. - Nice I'm planning to do something similar also again with my brother and put a trellis on the middle of it. Have fun.

(author) last year

Edward N Rachelle Deguzman

The only other that came to issue was the bottom of the actual legs, I drilled pocket holes there to help it stick together so no gaps shows.

(author) last year

Edward N Rachelle Deguzman

How I screwed it on was I use a jig. To be exact a kreg jig to make the pocket holes. the screws I used were a 2 1/2 and 1 1/2 pocket hole screws. I believe I have a picture of the kreg jig on how to make a fence for you garden guide.

(author) last year

Kim Corona

thanks for this, Im planning to build a wider raised garden with my husband soon

Kim Corona last year

Kate Richbourg

This is a great looking planter. Could you give more information on actualy screwing it together and assembly for those of us who might need a bit more guidance?

Kate Richbourg last year

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