How To Make A Wood Flower Planter Box

With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can build this Simple Flower Planter Box, as shown here.

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Materials
  • 1" x 10" x 10' Material of Choice (Cedar Recommended): One Piece
  • 1" x 8" x 48" Material of Choice (Cedar Recommended): One Piece
  • Flower Box Liner Material (Optional): 6 mil poly, copper, etc.
  • 2" Wood Screws; 1/4 lb.
  • Sandpaper
  • Wood Filler and Glue
  • Exterior Polyurethane Poly

Step 1: Cut the Pieces - Determine the desired size of the Flower Box

  • Select the 1" x 10" x 10' Material: Crosscut the Front, Back, and Side Panels per the dimensions above
  • Select the Front and Back Panel: Using a Band Saw, cut the Panels to the dimensions above; countersink three holes at each right and left edge of each Panel
  • Select the Side Panels: Using a Band Saw, cut the Panels to the design dimensions above
  • Select 1" x 8" x 48" Material: Counter sink holes on the Front, Back, and Side edges
  • Sand all Pieces

Step 2: Assemble the Pieces - Select the Flower Box Pieces

  • Select the Front, Back, and Side Pieces; Using 2" screws, connect the pieces, as shown above
  • Select the Bottom Panel; Using 2" screws, connect the Bottom to the completed assembly
  • Drill some 1/4" Drain Holes in the Bottom Panel for drainage

Step 3: Finish the Flower Box - Select the Finishing Materials

  • Use Exterior Wood Filler for all holes
  • Complete all finish sanding
  • Apply a minimum of three coats of Exterior Poly

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