Making 5 HUGE Boxwood Hedges

In this project I build 5 artificial boxwood hedges for a party rental company.
These are constructed with 1/2 OSB plywood and pine 1x3s. They are meant to be mobile and configurable to act as a barrier or backdrop.
I show a few little tricks that help accomplish a repetitive project like this one, check it out!
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If you would like some of these hedges for your home or business send me an email! I do make these to order and can ship them anywhere in the USA.
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[@db2201]

Nice man! These are awesome. Consider Luan instead of OSB it would make them much lighter up top! Also a hair dryer or heat gun will relax the greenery and let you stretch it and fill the gaps as well as staggering the panels will help hide the seams. Ive made a lot of theatre scenery like these. Great job they are beautiful..

[@ra-rawatkins5644]

I want to Learn so bad I’m don’t know nothing I’m writing everything you said down, you should make your own template and copy right and sell it !! Sir you have blessed hands it might take me forever but I will learn!! 😊

[@cherylharris8872]

Wow! You are amazing! God has anointed your hands with great talent. You definitely put in real true hard work. I'm truly impressed👏👏👍

[@ra-rawatkins5644]

I appreciate you for sharing 😊 and your wife for helping you!!

[@gilbertianrueda]

YOU, sir, are absolutely amazing. I wish I had all the tools to do this. I need this to get some privacy from my neighbors. Keep up the great work.

[@Thankful_.]

Gilbert-Ian Rueda- I agree!

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Gilbert-Ian Rueda You can use pallets and cover them with the fake foliage.......inexpensive and easy

[@dreamyytv5901]

What’s the price for one? I would really like a few for my backyard

[@bobbyprivate]

Really impressed by the detail of each planter. Good team with your girlfriend helping too. Yes, I would love to see more videos like this. I did notice, not a single drop of paint on the floor. 😂 well done 👍🏻

[@modustrial]

Just found your channel -- good stuff. This one gives me some ideas for a roofdeck project once it warms up here in Chicago.

[@andrewburris1767]

I need to make something similar for a privacy screen for my balcony. Your video was super helpful, thanks dude!

[@Philipmoore10]

What was your source for the boxwood hedges?

[@PinballMan]

Looks good. Just always make sure to stagger repetitive designs to hide the lines better. But great job.

[@jaysjaysgarden398]

I have a feeling staggering was not done to keep cost down.

[@missrashell1]

How much did these end up weighing? They look amazing, I am just concerned about storage and transport.

[@kollelcash]

That much lumber in today's market is better stored in a bank vault..more economical to use sheets of gold or silver..

[@MakeEverything]

Yeah at this point I just quoted where for a customer 2.5x the original cost. Nobody’s prepared to pay that much...

[@kollelcash]

@@MakeEverything for sure..love the channel btw

[@BronkBuilt]

That certainly did look like a lot of work. They came out great though.

[@yeatts134]

My wife just sent me this link……… thanks 😂😂😂

[@MakeEverything]

@@yeatts134 😂😂 best of luck!!

[@larryspain2377]

This is exactly what I need. Can you build this for me? I need an exactly like this to hide a pool and Pergola that my HOA is mandating.

[@teriharvey8270]

Wow very very nice work. Im an retired wedding/party floral designer. Shrub boxes...awesome idea. I admire a person that can think thru the details measurements etc of a design like this and make it happen. Very nice. Im impressed. Great job.

[@denniserandolph6244]

These are incredible! Great video! Your workshop is super organized and nice 👌🏻 keep up!

[@kenyattajohnson9632]

do you have a source for the boxwood? and would it be possible to get the measurements im in NC. would like to have my dad make these for me

[@MakeEverything]

Irmc The Best the best pricing I’ve found has been on eBay but shop around because the prices swing up and down pretty dramatically. Expect to pay $300+ Per hedge to cover them in this type of material

[@kawestley1965]

Hard work paid off looks great.

[@cellis3045]

Bloody fantastic and just what I need for privacy at the front of my house....

[@neft1168]

I love it! I know it's a little much for backyard but that's something I would want to have

[@robinwalthour2357]

This is beautiful and you did fantastic work! I would love one for our NY high ceiling loft apartment. This is what I was surfing 🏄‍♂️ for on KZbin. Thank You for sharing this video!

[@amypugh7545]

How much did it cost to build all of these?

[@GarinKilpatrick]

He shared the wood specs so price it out yourself. This was work done for a client so Chris should not reveal the cost because the labor and skill he put into this build is the most important part.

[@readysetsleep]

​@@GarinKilpatrick Why are people so offended when it comes to pricing? You as a homeowner requests 3 estimates before hiring a contractor for a job on your house. Municipalities have bidding periods where contractors submit their work bids, which become public records. But anyway a prefab section is here for $549.99/each www.fencescreen.com/NatraHedge/Faux-Boxwood-Wall.aspx/prod-2116/6-ft-boxwood-hedge-with-wood-planter-box?_vsrefdom=wordstream&keyword_session_id=vt~adwords|kt~|mt~|ta~217961578769&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28T8BRDbARIsAEOMBcz9iwD0ZSA8eadIu_hAw5Z1gdWLVHaeAKjhHb2EgtGcMudUp4F4J9gaAlLIEALw_wcB

[@GarinKilpatrick]

@@readysetsleep probably because true craftsmanship has a priceless element to it. Nonetheless market prices matter so thanks for sharing.

[@westwardwiniows9200]

i just bought the materials to make two of these and the materials alone were about $400 $220 for wood and paint and nails + and the rest was on the fake hedge material

[@charlesmchugh4809]

Do you regret using the squares? I'm about to undertake this project. I was thinking of purchasing it by the roll.

[@gotalovetati8]

how did this go?

[@ra-rawatkins5644]

I love it

[@sonyalenz]

Faux boxwood source please. Nice video. They look fabulous! I'm sure if you approached sidewalk cafes to sell them they would be interested. You'd probably get many orders

[@alphaenigneer1426]

10:42 - What was your final Height? I am having the same issue regarding transportation... I figured the best thing to do is add wheels to side and make it roll horizontally vs virtually. Horizontal wheels would mean we need to make holes on each side to hide the wheels when standing it next to one another... but that will help to ensure a minor locking.

[@stephendavies6080]

1 o’clock in the morning ,,,,, how the f,,,,,k did I end up here🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😄👍

[@royaldiadem762]

Incredible! They are beautiful. I love when you have the ability to make a thought come to life. I appreciate your hard work. Just beautiful! I think they make those box wedge piece in 12x12

[@daniellloret4033]

Awesome job, even though you are a new channel, i foreseen great success, please pass the source for the fake plant if you don't mind.

[@barryroberts6470]

Excellent work and a great design. I hoped you charged extra for this build because of the time it took, and to pay for extra help as well (your girlfriend) ha ha ha. Well Done. Barry (ENG)

[@stacheandgrin8190]

How much do you charge for two 4' x 8' sections?

[@mirandaa5481]

how much would you charge if someone wanted to purchase these from you? all 5 and or for 1

[@MakeEverything]

Send me an email and I can send you the pricing list. [e-mail]

[@ana_claws530]

Looks like you had some great help from your friend sitting probably eating your lunch lol great job!

[@emmadoobs210]

Chris,Iam extremely impressed by your skill,and final result.Wish I had your talents! I would love having those screens around my entire backyard. Awesome job!!

[@qusayibrahim7201]

I feel you buddy I though coupls hours I will be done but it wil takel days

[@adventuresofhammadasif7990]

Love from Pakistan

[@romeliapolly9631]

I heard very good opinions about the Woodglut plans.

[@nickolaskulick1177]

What’s the best way to transport one of these from point A to point B?

[@chrisdavis9890]

If you don’t mind can you post the dimension in the comment section

[@viziontek]

how much did you spend on one fully complete boxwood?

[@patcheschefe116]

What/Where to get the expandable 'table' where you placed the plywood?

[@chazmo77]

It’s a Bora centipede portable workstand, available @ Amazon

[@headtripindustries-aminor5657]

[not gonna lie]...thats the scariest s**t ive ever f***n seen...

[@monsterstage11]

I JUST got commissioned to build four of these and I'm so glad I watched this first. Got a ton of ideas and and learned a few tricks. Thanks!

[@larryspain2377]

Hi Damian You able to build this for me?

[@shadesworkshop5213]

Great job. Your channel is going to grow really quickly with projects like this

[@ladyboni]

What’s the consentina rack/stand you used in the beginning shot where you’re unloading the van please?

[@MakeEverything]

ladyboni it’s a centipede saw horse, they are AWESOME

[@melissarenteria832]

I know this is an old video but what are the measurements for sides, top and bottom? Thanks

[@MakeEverything]

4' wide, 12' deep, 7' tall

[@melissarenteria832]

Thanks so much for your reply! 😀

[@TylerWrong97]

What is the bush material and where can I buy it?

[@vocalz004]

#Talented! Beautiful job well done!

[@femineity]

I would love to have something JUST LIKE THIS as a staple in my backyard, the same height as the boxes you made before the height adjustment! The only issue would be (well, there's lots of issues seeing as though I don't have YOU making them for me 😞) I'd love to have something stationary to use for privacy! I have GREAT NEIGHBORS whom I adore. I just would like some privacy in my backyard in the Summer! You see, they have an above ground pool with a deck and it happens to be right up against my fence! Yup! Everyone who enjoys the pool is in direct eyeshot of my whole entire backyard! I've been trying to come up with a solution. I've even thought about growing some sort of narrow in width growing trees (I have a narrow backyard so space is an issue). The only thing is, I'd like something with immediate privacy results and trees take time to mature. Anywhodal, I'd need them to be weatherproof! (I'm in the Midwest) I have a privacy fence but it's just too short due to the pool being above ground and all. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed dreaming of you making those great looking artifical hedge boxes for my backyard! LOL No really, GREAT VIDEO!

[@pansepot1490]

Femineity, why don't you build a simple structure made of wooden posts and metal wires and grow a climber on it? You can go as high as you need for your privacy and it takes almost no space on the ground. Ask your local garden centre or do a Google search to find the best plant for your climate. Some climbers grow very fast and can cover a large fence in a couple of seasons. They will need a little of maintenance once established (pruning and sweeping dead leaves) but they will grow exposed to the weather while fake hedges deteriorate very quickly.

[@femineity]

That sounds like a good idea, I wish I had some sort of visual to go on. Are you saying something like an Arbor/Trellis type of structure (which I've been looking into as well, but all the ones I've seen cost so much to have built! It would be the perfect solution, really!) But what you're describing actually sounds even simpler to construct! Is there a website where I can see what you're speaking of *Pat Pezzi? (Thanks for the suggestion by the way! Where are my manners! ...😊)

[@Thankful_.]

I have the same ordeal! It's no fun lounging by the pool w neighbors sitting in the lawn, looking your direction. 🙈

[@stassiandnormie3816]

Any shot you might be willing to make some for our yard?

[@MakeEverything]

Momming So Hard yeah! Shoot me an email!

[@jeremyjones1343]

Make Everything can we get a quote for these?

[@kelseyrangi2528]

Turned out so good! I know this an old video but I'm only coming across this now. What was the best way to transport this? Did you lay them down in a van? Or have them standing up in a trailer?

[@MakeEverything]

These were moved standing up in a box truck but they can be moved laying down as long as they are stacked staggered so the "planter" is on opposing sides as the units get stacked up.

[@kelseyrangi2528]

Make Everything thanks for your quick reply!!! Enjoying your videos too

[@gigiluna2206]

They look beautiful!, you made a great job! So professional that makes it look easy! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@davidramos8477]

How much would one of those sell for ?

[@frankortolano5886]

Nice,what is the cost for each unit

[@tonecrazy88]

thats a lot of money in 2021...

[@johnjohng668]

Use ECOS paints, super safe (non toxic). Wear a good respirator or mask when using chemicals. Don’t use chemicals without proper ventilation. I was chemically injured over night from breathing toxic fumes and became bedridden for 8 years with MCS. Not trying to be negative, but know which materials are safe and which ones may be carcinogenic or toxic. Other than that. Good on ya.

[@OfftoShambala]

I think you can get larger panels of greenery... It would be nice to have some hooks in several locations, especially along the top for attaching other types of greenery florals drapery lights framed art etc... but it looks like that can be done later on an as needed basis... very cool as is thogh

[@bblack18]

Thank you so much!! About to start building. Great job.

[@ra-rawatson9752]

I found your classes

[@tracymiller4171]

WOW! What an epic build! Appreciate your tenacity! Very humbling to watch! You are Goat of problem solving!

[@santosgarciajr2738]

Omg! Those are Great! We are looking for something like that for our small stall at our local market! I wish you were near us! Lol!

[@Ivan-nq9xj]

Nice work Bro! It's a very smart idea that paints the background into deep green. This will make those fake plants look seamless. Honestly, your girlfriend is faster than you on stapling the fake plants.

[@adammckenzie1873]

osb is not lighter then regular ply. cheaper for sure but heavier as well. a 7/16 sheet of osb weighs as much or more then 5/8 ply. im building these for someone right now they sent me your video. nice work man.

[@francis87589]

hello, good work ! How much do you charge for one of such a artificial boxwood hedge ? just to have a idea

[@diamondyolo9010]

Unbelievably cool!

[@GarinKilpatrick]

Great work Chris these are awesome!! I want to make similar boxes for live hedges we are saving do you have any suggestions for the build?

[@victorvek5227]

Omg. You forgot to put “fake” in the title. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@eddybergman9782]

If you don't mind my asking. How much did you charge your client for these?

[@antoniocarluccio777]

If you start stapling grass in the corners and then to the sides you dont have a filling issue.....nice proyect!

[@tiffanylester7121]

How much do you charge to make these boxwood hedges? What’s your email?

[@moniquelesassiergreen7020]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@LewisJD33911]

Could you please post a link to the faux boxwood pieces?

[@MakeEverything]

Hey Josh, here is a similar product to what I used int he video, this is 20x20 which is much faster than the 10x10 I used in the video: amzn.to/2LmnVpw

[@LewisJD33911]

rock and roll! thanks!

[@rodmenor236]

Great video! I wanted to get your opinion because on other methods of applying the greenery. I intend to install mine on dry wall, would you still recommend still using a staple gun, or glue, etc? Thanks in advance!

[@felixlopez1754]

invest in a spray gun? makes painting a breeze( but also I know about fumes and needing an area to spray etc)

[@josephinethomas9182]

Awesome job keep up the good work you rock

[@susanandrews7086]

Please come to Australia and make them for me, there beautiful and they look real

[@vanessar5740]

Awesome! I just need an easier amateur version lol I don’t have the power tools

[@thamyresschneider9784]

Where did you found this plants? I from Brazil

[@whitneyking410]

Is the email in your description still accurate? We sent you an email to place an order.

[@Loveyniacreates]

Where did you order your casters? please & thank you

[@JimmyVazquez1]

Looks really good, considering making a couple for me.

[@onesocialunited]

Looks awesome bro. Hope you got a nice cold one after this one.

[@amybowden2302]

You've inspired me to make these. Do you have the dimensions?

[@tracybrislin]

Fantastic! Exhausting yes ! Beyond cool tho !

[@Mishha22]

Do you remember by any chance how much greener you used for each box ??

[@vadymvolodko7252]

I made it myself thanks to woodprix instructions website

[@robertc.319]

great job.... I got tired just watching you work.. wow,,

[@zeoliz71]

really easy to watch this video, time lapse with narration is the sweet spot

[@dfhunter78]

Would you do anything different for all season outdoor use?

[@StannisTheMannis305]

“Labor intensive” to use a staple gun lol? Tedious at best.

[@garvinjohnson437]

Very nice bro bro

[@adammckenzie1873]

u should try the kreg accu cut. awesome jig

[@raminuranus8025]

Very nice

[@seavil1]

Sorry but that was overkill and I just finished 4 boxes for Coachella and it was cheap

[@zlampon]

Would the plywood be durable while outdoors?

[@terrasaunders8627]

Awesome video!

[@karlreinhart4661]

What was the height of the Boxwood Hedges? Thanks and great video.

[@schutztruppe]

dose the paint protect it from rain?