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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

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

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"

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

  • Attach Bottom Supports

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

  • Attach Sides

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

  • Attach 1 Exterior Side

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

  • Attach Side Supports

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

  • Attach Other Side

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

  • Attach Landscape Fabric

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

  • Attach Hardware

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

  • Attach to Railing

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

  • Start Gardening!

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