A perfect project for spring, building a planter box for your patio is simple and easy. Customize it to the shape and size you need and compliment your backyard landscape. Wooden Planter Boxes For a rustic or sleek look, use wood to build a planter. It’s possible to make almost any shape, but boxes in a square or rectangle are the easiest. Work with deck boards or 2×6 lumber – the entire box shape including base and side

can be assembled with these dimensions. A rim or lip can be built with planed 2×6 or you can switch up to 2×4 or 1×6. Once you’ve built the box shape, remember to account for drainage and also soil retention. Line the box with heavy duty plastic or landscape fabric stapled into the inside. Poke or punch holes through the liner.

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Build Your Own Patio Planter from Wood or Concrete