Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes

By Spencley Design Co.
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These DIY planter boxes are the perfect entry level project and can be made with very basic materials from the home center!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

Materials

Wood Products

  • 5 Cedar Dog-Ear Fence Picket , 19/32 in. D x 5-1/2 in. W x 6 ft. H

Hardware & Supplies

  • -- 1" Pocket Hole Screws
  • -- 1" Brad Nails
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Cut List & Parts

  • 12 Side Supports , 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 19/32"
  • 6 Bottom Supports , 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 19/32"
  • 4 Ends , 4 7/8" x 5 1/2" x 19/32"
  • 6 Exterior Pieces , 36" x 5 1/2" x 19/32"
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Directions

  • Cut Parts

    Using the cut list provided, cut down all of the pieces needs for the planters

    Note

    Please note that these plans are outlined to make TWO planter boxes

    Step 1

  • Attach Bottom Supports

    Using brad nails or screws, attach the bottom supports to one of the exterior pieces

    Step 2

  • Attach Sides

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the sides to the bottom support and exterior piece

    Step 3

  • Attach 1 Exterior Side

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach one exterior side to the bottom support and bottom exterior piece

    Step 4

  • Attach Side Supports

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the sides to the side supports to the exterior pieces

    Step 5

  • Attach Other Side

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the last exterior piece to close in the side

    Step 6

  • Attach Landscape Fabric

    Using staples, attach the landscape fabric to prevent all of the soil from being washed away during watering and rain

    Landscape Fabric Here

    Step 7

  • Attach Hardware

    Drill out holes in the bottom of the planter box to accept the hardware to attach to the railing

    Hardware Link

    Step 8

  • Attach to Railing

    Using the hardware from the previous step, attach the planter boxes over the railing

    Step 9

  • Start Gardening!

    Your planter boxes are now done and ready for you to plant anything you want!

    Step 10