How
to build simple Planter Boxes!
A
simple solution can be made from a
strip of tin to contain the soil to
create a raised panting bed or boxed
in area.
This
can be dressed–up with several
alternatives. Placing well-chosen
rocks around the face will conceal
the tin and give the appearance of
a low rock wall. Alternatively reused
timber – hardwood or treated
pine will not deteriorate as rapidly
– can be converted into a low
panel to face the tin. Place the lengths
of timber out with the flat ends against
a straight edge to keep one end of
the timber level.
A
power saw and a cordless drill or
power drill will be needed to complete
the job. Two strips of galvanised
metal are used to hold them together.
Stretch the metal strip the length
of the timbers, ensuring that they
are pushed tightly together, putting
a screw in either end. Fill in the
gaps with one or two screws for each
piece of timber. Scribe a mark along
the other end of the timbers and carefully
neaten up the edge using a power saw.
Always use the appropriate safety
equipment; goggles and earmuffs are
essential. Rolled up and rolled out
in front of a planter bed makes a
simple and easy solution to edge a
planter bed.
Planter
boxes are also easy to build from
pressure-treated wood or cedar.
 Cut
boards to the size you want, and screw
them together to form a box. Measure
the inside length and width, and cut
a piece for the bottom. Secure the
bottom through the sides with galvanized
screws.
Attach
cleats to the bottom of the box. Then
drill three or four drainage holes
in the bottom.
Cut
a piece of vinyl or nylon screen to
fit into the bottom of the box. The
screen will help hold gravel and dirt
in the box.
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