How to Make Modern Garden Planters

[@mortware]

As a new homeowner, and someone who dwells on the details, your content is incredibly useful. I watch a lot of KZbin guides, and only yours makes me feel I could actually do it. More please! :)

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you indeed. I try to make things clear so even I can understand them! Lots more of both big and small stuff coming - stay tuned!

[@alishaomahoney2144]

Hahah the cucumber won!!! Great clear video. Feels like my dad showing me how to diy...memories

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@gb52]

Cuprinol Shades is briilliant. Just painted my 20 year old oak front door in urban slate, 3 coats in one day and it looks fantastic, better than my neighbours new plastic door.

[@ProperDIY]

I'm sure it is. My next video later this week will be a door build and fnished in the same paint so you will be interested to see.

[@susanhillier5635]

I love watching your videos, two things stand out, firstly you have a great deal of passion and secondly you work with a lot of pride..........keep it up.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@manfromnowhere1743]

I love the way you explain everything clearly

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@MaxCJ]

After seeing the new trellis video, came back to watch this one again - weather coming up looks nice so will be giving it a go

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one Max!

[@christaylor751]

Great video ...I added small casters to the bottom of mine, makes them easy to move around on a patio when i'm trying to clean it

[@ProperDIY]

That's a good idea! They are heavy once filled!

[@rlfdfd5059]

What a beautifully pleasant 9mins of woodwork. Calm voice, no patronising, just good vibes all round. I wonder if a primer prior to assembly would be an overkill ? Oh and I've clikcked and ticked ! Big Sufi Love from up norf!

[@ProperDIY]

maybe a good idea to help protect the timber better. I have just finished putting up some cladding on my fake garage door and I painter all sides before fixing to give better protection - video out tomorrow!

[@gashead2]

Brilliant as always and I love your dry sense of humour. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks

[@stevepearson8791]

Nice work great example of good work takes time not something you see very often nowdays

[@kevinbarton98]

What a wonderful project to do over a weekend, thank you 👍

[@ProperDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lilmonkey9919]

This is amazing. I remember making one of these on a 6 week Carpentry course a few years back and I've still got the Planter in my Garden today. Because I really enjoyed Carpentry I've recently started doing a Level 1 Diploma Carpentry Course in College and its going great. 😊

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one!

[@osamabegain2903]

British.. the best .. Im from middle east.. history tells that you do things perfect

[@carlcavanapearey9655]

Great video, bought my first miter saw at the weekend and this was the first project I did. The out come was great 👍🏻. Thanks for the idea 💡

[@ProperDIY]

Excellent!

[@kennetha.douglas6282]

Thanks Stewart for sharing this. Just made my patio more aesthetic! Lovely.

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one Kenneth

[@kevinfisher7142]

Thanks Stuart i made these today and they look great, easy build and should last.

[@grahamneil-jones9653]

Thanks for the great video we are now the proud owners of 2 made to measure planters, the wife is very happy

[@ProperDIY]

Excellent! I'm glad to have helped

[@ProperDIY]

Excellent! I'm glad to have helped

[@LetMeRetort]

In April 2021, I am going to need my next Covid relief check to buy those 2x4's for the planters. But a good design. Nice and easy.

[@ProperDIY]

Getting more expensive by the day!

[@sjfarrell2.03]

Nice and heavy duty planters there. I used that colour to paint the planters in my garden and used the Iris blue for my shed. Great stuff 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Very nice!

[@jaberchowdhury1094]

You are one very likable guy....wished I had a friend or neighbor like you. Top work my friend 👍🥒

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@kevintran7763]

Proper DIY like a cheap knot

[@pjeball]

These are a great idea! The only thing I lacked to make these was the imagination. Love the layering / off set screws.

[@amandajoyr1]

Brilliant job, I made and painted my potting bench and used Cuprinol shades 2 years now and it still looks great. I painted in doors and we couldn't smell any paint odour. So I think it would make a great bathroom paint.

[@stephenmcgeown]

Thank you for the warning about those dangerous cucumbers. First thing I did was go into the fridge and throw mine out into the street! New subscriber from an ex-pat in the US. Love your content and style, can't wait to binge on the rest.

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you very much. I spent many years as an Expat in the Middle and Far East watching UK channels - very strange you are now doing the same with me! Welcome aboard

[@neilmckie2768]

I guess I'm an advanced DIYer, like yourself, so already got a fair idea on a lot of your stuff. But every day's a school day, and you've come out with loads of useful tips - would never have dreamt of folding the liner over a small batten - great idea which I'll be 'nicking'. Cheers

[@ProperDIY]

The more I know and practice, the more I realise that there is loads of tips and advice that I still haven't come across yet. Please take as much from my vids as poss and others

[@johnleslie1196]

I'm always impressed by your wide use of Hand clamps in many of your projects. Such a versatile tool and very under rated!

[@flyc3]

Another cracking video! Discovered your channel the other day and am now binge watching everything. Love the ‘changing rooms’ style intro and your delivery too - relaxed, not pompous know-it-all like others. Thanks for all the tips!

[@ProperDIY]

Awesome! Thank you for your kind words!

[@mattball8995]

for the plastic lining, best bet is pond liner from Screwfix - Huge roll for £15 odd and it'll do 4-5 planters. Doesn't fade, crack, uv stable and is designed to deal with constantly wet environments. Fab vid.

[@ProperDIY]

Sounds like a good deal but I can't find it on their website

[@JohnvanGurp]

Hahahah about the screwdriver - mixer comment… smooth delivery pal! Definitely the best planter design and tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@dttrinity]

Great instruction video. A pleasure to watch and good humour too. Thank you

[@briansotto2251]

beautiful modern planter box. i think i can do it and copy this one. thanks!

[@ProperDIY]

You can do it!

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

These look so good and well thought out, Stuart

[@jmer3536]

I love this, If only wood wasnt so expensive right now.

[@ProperDIY]

I know

[@phoenixgarcia-martin8203]

I know 😭

[@archiebob11]

Just found you, a really professional presentation, easy to follow and great projects. Thank you for your time and efforts in making these great videos, much appreciated and needless to say subscribed 😊👍

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you very much. These are the types of comments that help me get out there again and do the same tomorrow - thank you.

[@roaddirtmotorcycleadventur1836]

realy enjoyed the video, and also appreciate you providing the cutting list

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@clivebrowne9888]

For painting may I recommend the Wagner Universal Sprayer W 690 FLEXiO. It comes with 2 spray heads ideal for big and small jobs. The sprayer would ensure every crack and crevice is filled with paint and multiple courses can be achieved as the paint dries really quickly.

[@frankiea6482]

Very nice planter build. You explain things properly and you have attention to detail. 👍👍👍😊

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@tahir2061]

Thanks great content - right on time for the bank holiday weekend project!

[@ProperDIY]

Good luck!

[@EM-fh2tx]

Really like that design of planter - thank you!

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@JD-env1]

Really great video mate. Unless my maths is wrong, the only slight gotcha from having no timber at all is the wastage. You need 6 x 2.4m timbers. The last timber you only use a small amount so you end up with about a 2.2m offcut.

[@charlenekaznowski1566]

Beautiful! Perfectly done!

[@jonathanchappell9596]

this is fantastic and exactly what i was looking for. I have just made a built in wardrobe and have a load of 3x2 left over (alot, lol, dont know how as made a plan but hey ho) and was thinking of making a planter but needed an idea. Upon searching KZbin yours was by far the best design! Glad you put the measurements in too and like that there is no wastage. thank you so much really helped us out. Browsed the rest of your channel quickly too, love it and have subscribed.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. I'm glad the planter build went well

[@dx316dx316]

I felt very brave today. Not only did I subscribe, I also liked your video! Bravery!!! Also, great content and thanks!

[@ProperDIY]

Welcome aboard! I only want the brave - you passed!

[@paulmurphy2583]

The planters look great, your guide is easy to follow and a pleasure to watch. I picked up a stack of cls timber today and will get to work on the planters this weekend. My only variation might be some handles below the top shelf. Seen the trellis, will be watching more, thanks.

[@williambennett26]

Well presented vid. I am going to make a long trough version of this design using free pallet wood. I will brush or spray all cut parts completely with two coats of used engine oil ( any local garage free ) before assembly. Finish with undercoat then Cuprinol. Used engine oil alone is a nice finish, dries quick, odourless and plant friendly and no liner needed. Note sand or plane the top overlap edges to bevel them, looks better.

[@ProperDIY]

Sounds great!

[@robdodd4591]

I often use proplex inside my raised beds to protect the wood, never thought of the plastic sheet. I suppose its like pond liner. I like the idea at the top of having a bead to wrap it over :) nice job

[@BURP39R]

Same paint for my shed. New sub. Wish people would avoid generic yt music. It's distracting from great content.

[@ClaireRousseau]

ohh, good to know the cuprinol shades works well - i'm making a log storage thinggy for firewood right now, out of leftover fence posts and pine 2x3s, and I was just looking at buying that paint. Will definitely be getting it now.

[@ProperDIY]

I've used a lot of it now - it's good

[@bikernickmctouring]

Look fab, well done!

[@tdotz881]

Nice job. I did pretty much the same thing, but a rectangular and with pallet wood.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@maxmoreno5511]

Nicely done! Might try this myself

[@shakyk8843]

as a professional tradesman! .. i love wathcing your videos mate (Y) keep up the good work mate and keep the content coming

[@ProperDIY]

Well thank you very much!

[@lesshirt4997]

Decided to make one of these as a first project, using the cls timber I have in the garage/new workshop. Being of a certain age, metric measurements are not second nature to me, and it wasn't till I started that I realised that what I have are lengths of 2x4, not 2x3, but cutting all the pieces on the chopsaw that I got for my birthday a couple of weeks ago was a doddle, and they all seem to fit together nicely. Just a shame I didn't have any screws that were long enough. 😄. Got to wait till tomorrow now, for a pack of 120mm screws to arrive from Amazon. Looking forward to finishing the project and am enjoying the videos, thanks Stuart.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. Thats OK it will come out 'extra chunky'!

[@sensibleblue]

Great video and project. Loved it. One suggestion I have is you you buy a plastic square planter of roughly the size you want then you can build the wooden planter around it (them) so in the end you just drop in a perfectly fitting plastic plant pot/liner which saves all the faffing with plastic membranes. Cheers

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks! Yes can do and would prob last a lot longer.

[@artyb27]

As others have said, I'm pretty much racing through all of your content at the moment and adding almost every video to my "must try making at some point" playlist! Need to sort my "workshop" (garage) out first but once that's done, I think this will be my first project!

[@ProperDIY]

Great to hear you are enjoying them!

[@tayred81]

Could put a groove underneath the top lip to prevent water run down at the side off the planter. Nice design 👌🏻

[@ProperDIY]

You could do

[@a.g.easton]

Great video, recently discovered your channel and am racing through your content. Love the tip about folding the membrane to conceal the batons. It’s just such a shame you chose to plant those conifers in them!

[@ProperDIY]

The fold over tip reminds me of my mother sewing. I'm terribly sorry about the light green conifers from B&Q but they are cheap and available. I'll try to be better in future videos!!!

[@Weegogs]

It would be nice to add a picture of the planter i built using the idea and guidance from this video, but that does not seem to be an option on youtube comments. My wife wanted a planter to fill the gap between ourselves and our neighbours, modified your design to make a longer and slightly narrower planter. My wife is well pleased with the result. :).

[@CozzaP1969]

Expertly done Sir

[@K8Stuff]

Awesome. Just wondered what I can do with my 2x3 (8ft each). I got 8 left so will make some planters.

[@ProperDIY]

Perfect!

[@SiAnon]

Price of wood at the moment i would have bolted them to the house lol

[@Mr2at]

lol, brilliant

[@pigeonlove]

Too right

[@tracievans5019]

Brexit I’m in European imports everything’s going up

[@pigeonlove]

@@tracievans5019 UK prices are still cheaper than French though compare leroymoulin to homebase

[@jismo7]

@@tracievans5019 nowt to do with Brexit. It is deliberate to bleed us dry.

[@arhodes2866]

That was a brilliant tutorial. Thank you.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@moosiani1]

Dam cucumbers will get you each and every time.

[@joemcnicholas8687]

Great video thanks - any reason you didn’t paint (seal) the inside to prevent moisture attacking from inside the gap between liner and wood?

[@klashwithkarl2710]

Wow amazing they look great and you made it look easy I’m going to have a go at making them thank you 🙏

[@ProperDIY]

Have fun!

[@davidspez7267]

Looks awesome👍. I’m jealous of your workshop😁👏

[@ProperDIY]

It's taken many years to get one! Garage to workshop video part 1 published just now!

[@miller8084]

Well done from Atlanta, GA.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Hello Atlanta!

[@gurdevbrar]

Brilliant. Any chance you were a teacher or trainer of some sort , very detailed explanation in short and simple words. Proper indeed.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you! No, I've been running construction sites for many years. I think it's the way my brain works - keep it simple and then even I can understand it!

[@andychapman3100]

Excellent video and presentation; very professional build. Thanks for sharing

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you kindly!

[@investinginyourlife3186]

Great Video with a well thought of solution all round. Thanks

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@garulusglandarius6126]

I’m OCD and so would’ve painted the inside too before putting the plastic on as extra damp proofing. Not a criticism ( I love your channel ) it would’ve haunted me personally not to do it. I’m going to build some of these planters in various sizes. You inspire me and it’s costing me money 😂🤣😂 great video 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. As a tip (to help your OCD) paint the inside with Bitumen based black paint (Toolstation) and you will get an even better, long lasting result!

[@peter.g6618]

Hi. That look brilliant. Nice job. Will have ago at making them myself. Cheers👍

[@ProperDIY]

Give it a go!

[@davetaylor2088]

Never under estimate the cunning and savagery of common vegetables, especially cucumbers. Nasty little devils, cucumbers... great video, keep 'em coming mate. New subscriber here.

[@ProperDIY]

Exactly. Most people just don't understand!

[@Kristianyoung28]

These are great tutorial videos, I've just binge watched your channel, and now I'm inspired to start my own projects. Thank you from a new subscriber.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Great stuff - enjoy DIY'ing

[@philtebble4390]

Brill as ever my friend 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@derekgranger8228]

I make hexagonal planters in the same way, but when I first started I couldn't work out how to hide the screws, dowel plugs, filler etc then the light bulb moment. I wish you made this video 15 years ago

[@bobdenton9581]

Well done, and your design is exceptional! I'll be avoiding all future encounters with cucumbers per your caveat...

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@jgowrri]

Beautiful .. thanks a lot for sharing ..

[@ProperDIY]

No problem

[@oocollins]

😁🤣😁🤣 I guess the cucumber put up a hell of fight..😁😁.. it's the last time you draw a knife on a cucumber..

[@ProperDIY]

I know - viscous thing!

[@carligneiting]

Great vid. Nice, straight forward design. Well explained. Thanks

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@LB-W]

May I ask how much did that project cost you to build? They look great BTW👌

[@harveysingh2514]

60k

[@Terrythemaker]

I’m making these at the weekend for a mate of mine who stumbled across your channel 👍🏼 first we need a bank loan what with the cost of C16 in the UK 😂

[@ProperDIY]

Yes, amazing how things have changed so quickly

[@ChrisHansonDev]

Really enjoyed that. Subbed and will be making some of these!

[@ProperDIY]

Welcome aboard!

[@cornwallkid100]

Great little project 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Nice neat work. Really impressed.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@machspeedster]

fabric for weed control? I would have just put a bounty paper towel. Thanks for the finer detail!! Subscribing now!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you!

[@normancoutts]

Very nicely done and a wee bit unusual in the choice of timber and design. Certainly an easy build and even possible without any power tools. Quite expensive in materials mind you - despite your careful sizing to avoid waste. That said they look great once finished and with regular re-painting ought to last well. I am a recent sub and I am enjoying working my way back through your catalogue. Your videos are a good watch and the care you take with builds is impressive. All the best.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you. Not the cheapest timber but I must say you do end up with a solid product! I didn't want something lightweight and looking cheap.

[@InamAli-f1v]

Wow❤ its amazing

[@jonbennett4159]

Just came across your channel. Great content 👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@mrdee1986]

3 x 2 nor 2 x 3 always the larger dimension first unless you're in America for some strange reason. That's what I was taught as an apprentice many years ago Apart from that grammatical error as always a first class video

[@zigbug1314]

It would be great to know the cost relating to these builds, although I know at the moment the cost of timber and suchlike is very unpredictable. That said what a beautiful build. Attractive, useful and built to last

[@tigerbalm666]

Great idea and color! I has som scrap woods I use! Still think you should plant grasses tho...

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@CHAMPIZKITCHEN]

Great sharing .🙂👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks for visiting

[@eddieg1954]

Great easy to watch video and content.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@GoodDeposit]

I liked how you made a stop end to cut consistent lengths of CLS. The timber you have standing up either side of your blade to connect the stop end to, is that permanently there? How is it fixed?

[@pauliboo2]

Noticed your using Leyland Trade Paint, I live about 5 miles from the factory in Leyland, and that’s where my parents live!

[@ProperDIY]

Cool

[@timwilcox960]

Clear, informative and well made video - thank you. I'm making my own planters and am using this as my guide. My only slight concern is your use of the black plastic (Visqueen?) to protect the inside of the planter from contact with wet soil. Does this not cause sweating between the two resulting in moister getting trapped? Instead, I'm wondering if a better option might be to paint the inside of the planter with a liquid rubber sealant? I'd appreciate your thoughts on this and whether or not you'd stick to using the plastic liner again in the event you make any more planters in the future.

[@ProperDIY]

The liquid rubber sealer would do the same job as long as the inevitable future movement/splitting of the timber doesn't then let the water in.

[@marcusregan4815]

Excellent video

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@jayz395]

I now know what I’m doing tomorrow

[@ProperDIY]

Good luck!

[@user-ph7be3hu4v]

A very satisfying job, they look fantastic but the time and cost must be astronomical?

[@ProperDIY]

When I was making them in the spring I could make 4 in a day. At that point they cost £20 each - I'm sure more now timber has gone up.

[@bkitteh6295]

Damn cucumber. Cats've been trying to warn us about them for years. Did we listen??? NOOOoooo! 🥒🙀🥒 I'm a newbie to your channel & I loved your video - thanks! 🖐😷

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you