How to build a simple wooden planter box

This is a shorter version of my latest planter box video. I cut out some of the fat so to speak. I made this planter for my mother in law to replace the one that I made her several years ago. It is very simple with out any trim like the one I did last year but with different material. I hope you enjoy! I put a sketch for the plans on my Face Book account. Here are the drills that I used: amzn.to/2RrZbo8

[@febeleven]

I've been searching for a simple and easy planter box for about an hour and I'm so glad I found yours. I've never made a planter box but you explained it very clearly and I feel confident that I can build this. You even said what kind of wood and the measurements. Your planter box turn out great. Thank You!

[@norabder1008]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. If you have any questions just ask and I will answer them as soon as I can. I have a website under construction that will have plans and sketches of projects very soon. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. Thanks again!

[@lovelyaman]

I have checked out quite a few videos to make this but every video i saw thay say simple to make it but end up using all those fancy machines. Truly your way is so much easier to make. Thanks bud.

[@norabder1008]

You are very welcome! I have Made more than several of those and similar ones too.

[@allisonfox4311]

Thank you for the simplest box I've found!

[@norabder1008]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching and the comment.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Just what I was looking for. A build that’s not overly complicated! Kudos!

[@AM-kj1vg]

Beautiful straight no nonsense instructions. I loved that there was no ripping involved because I do not own a table saw.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@brianatwood6036]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video. I am new to making anything out of wood. Thanks to your video here I have made two of these wood planter boxes for my wife. The first was the same as the one in the video. The second was the same design but much larger.

[@Krispy1011]

Nice planet - well designed - hopefully only non edible plants will be grown in it as I would never grow any edible plants in a planter made out of pressure treated wood. I have made many planters over my life time and I like this one very mucho!

[@dhavalr775]

Thanks Pedro for making this video.. really helpful

[@lisablackmon4230]

This is a great tutorial! I am definitely going to use these instructions for my beds that I'm going to put in my green house!

[@aurora.the.explorer]

I think I've watched at least a dozen planter box diy videos, and this is by far the best. Wish I would've found you sooner! Thanks so much

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Great planter! Much simpler than all these ones using pallet wood that are all over KZbin!

[@SSADIVE]

Thanks.... Really easy to follow. I made one a little bigger and added some trim around the lip. Came out great!

[@joshua646646]

These are very nice. I’m going to use this design. So simple yet so genius. Thanks!

[@marcobrownstone]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial. Simple to accomplish.

[@sachahernandez4767]

I enjoyed your video and I look forward to making this!

[@tymr.t3645]

Helll yeah. Woow very simple. Love the way you explain it. Another weekend project 😃

[@heffe2001]

Very nice, easy to make design. Not sure if anybody mentioned it, but if you wanted to have the screws for the legs now show, you could always use pocket holes to connect the 2 leg parts BEFORE you mount the decking board sides, then no screws showing at all outside. It'd increase the difficulty just a bit, but if you hate screws showing on the outside, it'd definitely do the trick.. You could do the same for the bottom pieces to hide the screws there if wanted.

[@funplay35]

Simple and easy planter.👍Thank you for the great tips!😉

[@norabder1008]

You bet! I made another one recently for this spring and ended up selling it so I have to make another one. Thanks for the comment.

[@tonybaird5469]

real nice planter box. I have 2. a 6 ft and a 10 ft. last week when I dug my ground they were frozen solid. my ground wasnt. I'm on the border of zones 3 and 4. I don't have time to thaw these out so off come the legs and bottoms. my greenhouse is ready but frost hangs around until june 21st. right now over 17 hours of sun a day. will be 20 when the sun crosses the line. adapt to what you have to work with. have a great summer gardening. frost will be back in october

[@truthforall1303]

Really relaxed video explaining the build well thank you Mandy 🇬🇧

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for watching and your kind words.

[@jtpbuildz959]

Love how you started in high top boots then to flipflops by the end of the video hahaha!! thanks for the video, building a planter this weekend and got some good ideas!!

[@mahendrarajaharumugam9159]

Off course enjoying thank man 👨 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rogeliogarcia7423]

I like your way of doing things. I really enjoy it very much, thanks.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your kind words. I will have another video up in the next few days.

[@jackwilson1324]

Thanks for keeping it simple!!

[@edmorris5007]

Excellent and clear instruction on how to build this awesome Planter Box! Thanks for sharing! I an going to build a couple, for my Garden!

[@norabder1008]

Thanks for watching. I am building two raised gardens right now.

[@hbrealhousewife2270]

Very easy and clear instructions. I like that you say what supplies you need at the beginning. I’m going to have a go at making one. Thank you 😊

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for watching! Did you end up making one? Thank you for your kind words. I want to set up a place on my website where people can put up pictures of there projects. Thanks again!

[@Bob-M]

Awesome video with clear and not overly chatty instructions. I love the planter, and am going to build a couple for vegetables, I’m planning on making the legs taller, so I don’t have to bend or stoop to tend to the plants. I am also thinking of making the box one board deeper/ taller so I can make it into a wicking bed, but the basic plan you show is great.

[@norabder1008]

I am glad that you liked the video!

[@matrixfour6190]

Great video, thanks. I have high raised beds in my greenhouse (about 3ft above ground) but my tomato plants are growing so tall, they hand over the top. I'm going to make some of these and start growing outside of the greenhouse at a lower height.

[@roadrunner123]

I recently bought a miter saw and I have made two platform bird feeders. I'm trying this next. Your directions are really good for a beginner!

[@norabder1008]

I built a bird feeder awhile back. Maybe I will do a video on one of those. Thank you for your comment.

[@ban_cua_vinfast]

so glad that i came across this video. thank you for the great video.

[@norabder1008]

I am glad you liked it. Thank you for the compliment.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

The project was so relaxing to see it come together so smoothly excellent share👍❗ A must try❗

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching.

[@DeanG55]

Nice video!! I notice you groan like I do when we getting back on our feet!! LOL!!

[@djl5019]

Thanks 🙏! Exactly what I was looking to do.

[@eldersamuel340]

Dude !!! You are awesome 👌... Thanks for the video.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for the ki d words. I am getting ready to make some more videos on different boxes.

[@eooey]

the planter is wonderful, but I gave the video a like because of the doggy :)

[@phetinsixiengmay9027]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for sharing this build, this design looks very strong and rugged. I will try this method,…thank you and keep up the good work! 👍🙏

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your comment and for subscribing!!! I am so sorry that I didn't see it when you made it. I am hoping to make several more videos in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again!!!

[@fishycomics]

Thank you. 2X4 as legs, vs 4x4 as legs. that I think I will do, due to the height I like it at 36 inches as well making a base, the 2x4 is the way to go, See one, do one, teach one, got my ((LIKE))

[@jason-hh6lu]

Nice video, lovely planters. I live in England and we have so much rain most of the year, I always make a sacrificial foot for my planters as the end grain will always rot not matter what it’s treated with. I also use resin on end grain if clients want there legs on the ground.

[@norabder1008]

Great comment, thank you for sharing and for watching.

[@alainpoumayrac9867]

Veru good !!!

[@jesuscastro2391]

I like your job

[@pctips4all]

That was great! Simple build, but super cool! I’m using your idea! 😊😊

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for the great comment!

[@pctips4all]

@@norabder1008 my pleasure!!! I made it last weekend from your video. My wife is super pleased. I appreciate you bud!!!

[@1goodmann]

Excellent. Thank you! Going to make it tomorrow. cheers. ps yours is the best and easiest of all that I have searched.

[@norabder1008]

That is awesome! I am glad you enjoyed. I am going to be making more videos in the next few weeks.

[@1goodmann]

@@norabder1008 Hi! Since watching your video I have made five boxes. Thank you! There great.

[@norabder1008]

@@1goodmann wow! That is awesome! I was thinking about making another one this weekend myself. Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@michaellamarr4928]

Thank you for being on point. I will be building me some. Again Thank you

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your comment. It is greatly appreciated!

[@deliacaballero4951]

Thank you loved it 🥰

[@SamLamsTop10Thankyoueveryone]

Thanks for the great video!! I just built one.

[@norabder1008]

Two of my favorites!!! Thank you for the kind words.

[@richardhart7652]

Like button frozen won't click,nice video

[@user-xn2jb9hz9e]

Great job! Great man!❤👍

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@kevinansell9341]

I would Pocket hole the 3 strechers as you made the effort to hide the other screws, Nice simple build tho, Thanks for sharing....

[@calliebolstad1345]

Great video. Thank you!

[@norabder1008]

Thank you , I am glad that you enjoyed it.

[@aracelisramos2419]

Precioso y muy bien explicado.

[@norabder1008]

Muchas gracias. Me alegro de que te haya gustado.

[@chrisgilmore4591]

Simple yet perfect

[@norabder1008]

Thank you!

[@quandodingo4.04]

The video I was looking for thanks

[@chaddamp2894]

Great build thanks

[@norabder1008]

Thanks for watching.

[@jimparker7778]

I've built some chests using a similar approach. Put em at the foot of the bed for blankets and extra sheets.

[@norabder1008]

That is a great idea!

[@nelsontriana5397]

Good work

[@norabder1008]

Thank you.

[@JettaTDI2005]

I have seen something like that several years and I used Kreg Jig on the legs and with glue they do not pull apart. Also using kreg to keep all screws from being seen outside. Your bed is also looking nice

[@norabder1008]

I really like the Kreg tools.

[@roxannecarr8355]

Cute. Even an old gal like me can git er done. Blessings.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for watching.

[@enushalu2548]

very Nice !

[@markb8954]

Good build. New pressure treated wood from the big box stores is perfectly fine for veggie planters. They no longer use the nasty chemicals to treat wood (like arsenic). So, planting flowers & veggies is all good.

[@bobkamen8593]

Not true , I did an experiment with cedar and pressure treated and the plants did not grow as well. In fact they never bared any fruit .

[@terencebarnett113]

If your worried about dirt coming of holes in bottom I put a layer shade cloth in bottom so can come out but not soil,shade I get yard sales it cheaper that way.cheers terry

[@norabder1008]

Thanks for the info!

[@joannpelas5101]

My husband and I are making two of these babies!

[@norabder1008]

That is awesome you have to let me know how they turn out.

[@shoka280]

Good job, awesome :).

[@norabder1008]

Thank you.

[@kennethmidwinter982]

Hi, I’ve watched quite a few videos of planter construction but you have explained everything so well. I recently purchased a planter from Amazon that had similar dimensions however much more expensive !!! Great video, I’ve learned a great deal . You are very skilful…. Kind regards Ken form Rutland, England.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am going to be building a raised planter box very soon. Keep a look out for that video. Thanks again.

[@sflagg0817]

Great build, I'm a beginner and want to build one, a few questions Would pocket holes work on the inside support pieces instead of going through the front and back? and instead of using the 3 vertical support pieces would like a 1x1 around the whole inside as a support use 1 1/4 screws then use the inside support pieces resting on the 1x1, thanks

[@norabder1008]

I don’t see why you couldn’t use pocket holes. There are many different ways to do basically the same thing. You are on the right track. Let me know how it turns out.

[@jackieharvey2694]

Priceless, did you ever try using a square? A terrible waste of good lumber.

[@robertguinea2265]

Enjoyed your video! I'm building one for an herb garden so I plan on using cedar. Is cedar sold in the same dimensions as treated 2x4's and decking boards???

[@norabder1008]

I have not seen it as such but I know they sell the six foot fence boards in cedar an you can use them…. They are naturally weather and bug resistant.

[@clolivo7498]

So I like the video and I wanted to make 4 boxes so I got 6 8’ deck boards per box but I am only using 4 deck boards per box. 2x4 left me with a 16” section which is great. By the fourth box I kinda felt like a professional. 😂 thank you!

[@norabder1008]

Thank you, I am glad that you liked the video.

[@clolivo7498]

So I have 2 questions. 1) what type of fill are you using? I’m planning on using straw and branches to fill before adding my soil. 2) your materials list calls for 6 deck boards, but only five are shown and I only used 4. Is there a step I’m missing or did you have more waste boards leftover for another project?

[@norabder1008]

@@clolivo7498 I just used potting soil....and I don't remember about the boards.

[@miamited69]

Modern pressure treated is food save. They changed the chemicals years ago.

[@minombreeslos]

Good info thanks!

[@robertsparks7244]

Thanks pretty nice 👍

[@MrWolfgang129]

How wide are the decking boards? 6 inch?

[@my.kookin.channel333]

Nice🏆

[@daviddraper8565]

Save money and just run a few more small braces across the bottom, then spend next to nothing for a roll of mesh screening. Roll the screen across the bottom stapling to the braces. Then line the entire box with land scape mesh material. Drains water better also, and you won't lose soil

[@fishycomics]

2 in exterior screws $10.00 1x6x8 $7.58 per board 5 =$38.90 2x4x10 $14.58 1 =$29.36 I have 3 48 in spare leftover 2x36ich $2.27 = $9.08 Exterior 2 inch screws $8.95. Project is under $100.00 custome built, will be priceless. compared to a cedar prebuilt at $160.00 plus at Costco that is fake cedar if asked, I am laying 1x6 across bottom, on top of 2z2 as support then length wise. that makes this one piece less used . for me thank you for hte idea on the 2x4 legs

[@norabder1008]

The prices were much less when I did this video.

[@fishycomics]

@@norabder1008 Totally agree.

[@franktiodor1223]

Hi I made 2 of your planters. Thanks for the info. I wanted to bring to your attention that if you use a 2x6 for the side pieces and front and back, you do not have any room to attach the side pieces to the front/back pieces. Since I had already bought 2x6s and had the store cut them for me (could not return them) , I had to change how your instructions fit them together. It would have been ok if the boards for the front and sides were 1x6. What I did to fix the problem was I made the legs adding 2x4s together to get the edge I needed to give me something to screw into. In the beginning of your video you put the second leg piece standing up the long width length. What I had to do was starting from the bottom of the 2 front pieces I added a second 2x4 from there to the bottom of the leg one on top of the other. I did not have a need any longer for the second 2x4 you attached to the leg, as I attached it flat just like the other one lays on top of the first one, but shorter as it starts under the 2 front/back pieces, but ends up flush with the bottom of the first leg. This gave me the 1 1/2 inches I needed to screw into when attaching the side panels to the front and back. Yes I lost a few inches on the length, but I was able to make it work without buying more wood. I am pretty sure that you state that the front /back pieces are 2" thick in the video. The 2x6 is alot thicker than a 1 x 6 [as I am sure you already know LOL] and it added significant weight to the planter. I rewatched the video and you say deck boards, but never said 1x6 or 2x6. I also had to change to 2 1/2 inch deck screws from the 2" ones as they were no longer long enough. Please I would like you to respond to my email. TYVM

[@norabder1008]

I didn’t use 2x6’s. I used deck boards. Deck boards are 5 1/4 inches wide and about an inch thick. That is standard.

[@beaujoire]

Merci pour la vidéo 👍🇺🇸🇫🇷

[@norabder1008]

je vous en prie.

[@ginacable5376]

Brilliant thank you so much I'm trying to learn and most projects are too complicated for a beginner.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you, and I get it. I try to make my designs simple. I have a few new projects coming soon.

[@nsaygun]

They look awesome! One question though. You said “if you want to plant produce, use cedar or line the inside with plastic”. What is the reason of lining the inside with plastic? What the plastic gonna do?

[@norabder1008]

Keep the chemicals in the pressure treated wood from leaching into the soil.

[@nsaygun]

@@norabder1008 Oh, I see! It makes sense lol thanks a lot for the answer, I appreciate that!

[@stever3979]

Hello Pedro, are the decking boards your using 1 by 4 by 8 thank you

[@norabder1008]

Hey Steve, I believe you would say 5 and a quarter…. Regular decking boards. I have never seen 4 or 8…..?

[@stever3979]

Thank you Pedro we will start on it tomorrow

[@dkden1]

are those work flip-flops ?

[@norabder1008]

Invisible safety toe flip flops…

[@ricdonato4328]

Very demonstration video, thank you for sharing. A few of other things you need to be complimented on: 1. Your camera is mounted. Thus, we watch a steady video, not a bouncy video. 2. You did not play music over your voice. Background music is extremely annoying. 3. The camera orientation is horizontal, filling the entire screen left and right. A camera incorrectly orientated in the vertical, portrait, orientation creates a stick video with the left and right one-third of the screen cut off. Portrait orientated video to the viewer it as though they are peering through a keyhole or wearing horse blinders. All those aforementioned correct steps produced a video very easy to watch. Sir, I tip my hat to you!

[@norabder1008]

I thank for your kind words and especially for taking the time to do so. Comments like this make it worth while taking the time to do all the things that you mentioned. Thanks again.

[@febeleven]

Very well said! I hate when KZbinrs play music in the background!

[@RomeoJuliet4never]

What kind of plastic would you use for the cover of the box?

[@norabder1008]

I would use a thick drop clothe plastic like painters use.

[@weiminwang2603]

What type of wood are you using? Is it treated wood? Can I use treated wood? I want to make shelves out of the dismantled fence rails, but I'm concerned about any potential contamination to the vegetables I'm growing.

[@norabder1008]

I am so sorry that I just saw your comment. I usually get an alert when someone comments. I did use pressure treated wood but if your planting vegetables I would recommend cedar. It is weather resistant and naturally bug resistant. Thank you for your comment!

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Really like this, pity about the inches though. I’ll try and convert and give it a try! Thank you!

[@norabder1008]

I will start giving metric conversions in the future as I know a lot of my viewers use the metric system.

[@bedros1337]

simplest planter box ever to build

[@badams83]

Did u end up staining and polyurethane the wood to look have more design and color to it.

[@norabder1008]

No, but I did paint another one I built and it looked great and lasted longer too.

[@tomquinn9240]

You could substitute fence boards for the sides and bottom. Cheaper. Thanks for the non complicated design.

[@norabder1008]

I have used fence boards in another video but the deck boards last a lot longer.

[@tomquinn9240]

If it pressure treated board it is still going to last 15 to 20 years.

[@norabder1008]

@@tomquinn9240 I have used pressure treated lumber that only lasted two years.

[@pedalhardridefree1905]

Thanks

[@norabder1008]

Your welcome.

[@mariaelizabathstahl7]

Y love!

[@Nvardik12]

Why is it recommended to line pine with plastic if growing produce?

[@norabder1008]

It is pressure treated.

[@Nvardik12]

No, just regular construction grade douglas fir.@@norabder1008

[@mldowjr08]

Are the deck boards 1x6's????

[@norabder1008]

Decking boards which are also commonly called 5/4 deck boards are (actual measurements) 1" x 5 1/2" x whatever ever length 8', 10', 12' etc. 5/4 deck boards are the most commonly used in the U.S.A. I hoped this helped.

[@mldowjr08]

@@norabder1008 10 4 .....that's what I thought....here in Texas I have never heard anyone use the term decking board....thanks....great vlog

[@norabder1008]

Lol. I am from Texas! I was born in San Antonio.

[@norabder1008]

@@bullykingamritsar ????

[@josemanuelmartinezlopez6085]

Gooddd👍👍👍

[@norabder1008]

Thank you!

[@angellas.1314]

Great! Just one thing was forgotten, drainage holes. 😮

[@norabder1008]

I did put them in and could have sworn I put that in the.video or at least mentioned them. I just put half inch holes randomly.

[@831CROW]

Funny how I wanted to make 1 n this pops up.glad it did cuz I was gonna do pressure treated wood n didn't realize it not good for growing food

[@norabder1008]

It is my understanding that the chemicals they use today are not as bad as the ones that they used to use but I am not sure which chemicals they use. I am going to research it today. I know some people will line the box in plastic. You can just use cedar as it is naturally big resistant and will last longer than other types of wood.

[@PedroLopez-zi8bc]

Use knee pads. Thanks for the infotmation. God bless you 👍

[@lifeisbeautiful7464]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@leesa9615]

Beautifil

[@norabder1008]

Thank you.

[@jeffduran5875]

Drinking game: every time his tip comes out of the adaptor, you drink.

[@Tammy.50]

❤😊

[@billytopa]

Save your back and knees, use a work bench or table.

[@norabder1008]

I have built a nice work table since this video. I also have a shop in the basement now. We moved last year and I have acquired many more tools and a shop.

[@gideonshalchon9226]

Friend, how are you? I'm asking if you can send me the dimensions of the planter, thanks

[@norabder1008]

For some reason I didn't get an alert about your comment. So sorry. I believe the dimensions are on my website....i just went and looked. I have a drawing on there but you can't really see it well. I have someone working on my website right now and it should be up and going soon. I am working on a way to share plans for all of my projects. Thanks for your comment and once again I am sorry that I just now saw it.