Planter Box / Raised Bed For Flowers. Easy to Make, Super Strong Will last for Ages!!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Check out my latest Hoop House/ Poly Poly Tunnel Planter here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5_dY4aontBlnq8

[@eds_wood_projects7719]

"Yes my legs are very white I'm a ginger-haired Irish man what other colour would they be, so lets crack on" Hahahaha XD

[@docimma]

❤

[@dawnhooper9870]

Your legs are better than some I've seen! Great planters you've made!

[@JojoChampion]

Just bought my first Mitre saw. This will be my first project once the weather gets a bit warmer.

[@daveglennie8682]

I’m still watching for two reasons: you have a great voice, and you said it would be simple, with only a miter saw. You have my attention, and hopefully I’ll do your build. Back to the vid…

[@jamesjanota4676]

Been building shelving and work benches like this for years. Simple but effective and very sturdy. Never thought of doing the herb and veggie garden boxes in the same manner… great idea. Built a couple today and made a corner unit to join them, turned out great.

[@robclarkson1669]

I know I am late to this party. I have planned on building planters for years. I just didn’t have the confidence, so I didn’t do it. I watched your video, and you gave me the confidence to have a go. I finished one yesterday. My daughter said “Did you do that?”. I am going to take that as a big compliment. Thanks John.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

That's great! I'm really glad you found the video useful, keep on making!

[@azza1793]

A project that most people can make without needing ridiculously expensive tools like so many other you tubers who seem to forget their audience. New subscriber here 👍

[@NurseRobert]

Exactly

[@easygoing302]

Maybe you weren't paying attention, (obviously)... he mentioned you could use other types of saws that could be used to include the hand saw for all of you unsuccessful, unskilled, low wage leftist viewers making ridiculous, unnecessary comments who no doubt also would have complained how long the video was because he did it as you poor, unsuccessfuls at life will have to do them, the rest of us who didn't make poor life choices, knows that electric saws are not "ridiculously expensive" at all, What happened to you two?

[@lits5984]

@@easygoing302 What happened to you in life for you to be so angry and bitter? Like WTF? I feel sad for you, must be hard getting through each day.

[@sylviaga6696]

Very true!!

[@globalzero]

Yeah it is ridiculous, you start watching a DIY project and they use 30 tools in the first 3 minutes.

[@BruceG2009]

I built two of these planters from salvaged lumber. I painted them to match the house and filled them with a variety of herbs. Around dinner time I’m frequently seen on the patio with a pair of scissors. Very easy build and so well worth the effort!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Fantastic!!

[@phil3332]

l built some long plant boxes years ago to grow Herbs, but what l did extra was to put dividers into it to stop plant like mint spreading and taking over the box.

[@craigsmith9876]

Simple is best! They look great will definitely make a couple for the patio. Will put a smile on the wife's face.

[@jorrba3934]

I just got through building one without a bottom. I'm thinking of building another one. I been watching so many videos about building wood planters. This video is far the best, Thank you!

[@cuebj]

The algorithms are scary! Had just said to wife I wanted to build planters all over front driveway. I've never had planter vids pop up before nor have I searched for them. This is perfect and perfectly timed out of the blue. Thanks!

[@copeyhagen4249]

google nest is listening to you...

[@WildTrek]

@@copeyhagen4249 and your phone service provider, Amazon, Facebook, any app you download, your emails, text messages, your ISP, bank records, geographical data, and even your grocery rewards cards. But hey, at least we get relevant videos recommended to us 🤷‍♂️

[@daveglennie8682]

I just searched planters and got here organically. It can happen!!

[@kainenable]

Love it! I built my wife 2 4 foot planter boxes for our backyard. Looks amazing and we use it for seating too.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Perfect for a house warming gift for family! Thank you for making me look good. I can put labor of love for family. 👍 New subscriber. Update 5/1: Success! I did all the cutting in one evening; packed the car and roadtrip with just a few tools and screws. Built in hours and shared a beer! I'm sending U a beer. Cheers from New Mexico!

[@meatclaw7292]

Just built 3 today for school with 4x2 and 6x1 for walls. KZbin has its uses. Thanks alot

[@alexbecerraaify]

Best DIY I’ve seen for a planter box. All others use super expensive tools. Nice and simple enough for me to try out myself. Thanks!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you found it useful!

[@tripisco3730]

I agree!

[@albaPhenom]

That flat base really does help, my shed floor is up, down and all over the shop.

[@joshualuntsford]

This one is the gangsta of diy flower beds. You rock. Your awesome. Stay safe

[@markorollo.]

I'm a wheelchair user so obviously bending down to the ground to plant stuff isn't the easiest thing to do, unless, like me, you can get out of your chair and sit on the floor, raised flower beds like this are great for that situation, and they look good.

[@YouPlantTube]

Those planter boxes caught my eye for the simple reason that I made those planter boxes in early 2017 out of pallets and I planted some asparagus plants in them. The planter box and the asparagus are still going strong after so many years. Thanks for producing a video that is simple to understand.

[@dennisjohnston2914]

Pressure treated is absolutely the incorrect product for planters designed to produce food for human consumption. Natural or cedar is the only safe means by which to construct a garden planter for the production of food. Basic stuff......

[@-_James_-]

@@dennisjohnston2914 That's the real reason for the liner - to prevent treatment chemicals from leeching into the soil.

[@davfree9732]

Something extra to add based on two box planters I assembled, if you want to add a little airflow so the butted wood doesn't hold onto moisture, put a 1-2mm spacer between each slat. It will break up the look of the sides and add an interesting visual element while allowing the air to carry out any water between the wood. And if like me you built them to take a container they will add a few mm clearance for the top sleeves.

[@armyguy91357]

Do you have a rough diagram? I like the idea for my first EVER build.

[@kenryandub]

Nice planters, easy to follow instructions. I make my planters from large plastic boxes. On the outside of the plastic box, I attached 4 x 2 , cut to size, and clad in Pressure treated Shiplap, and top off with a 6 x 2 mitre cut. Add draining holes, and some rocks stones in the box to aid drainage

[@fromspurswithlove]

I built a 3ft x 6ft planter for my mother and she loves it!!! Thanks John

[@nourmasalkhi9004]

Greetings from Germany. Now that the last of the snow is gone I can finally spend some time in the garden.

[@johnnycashh7148]

So glad my phone listened to me lately... Happy to see your build in my feed today. Ready for the summer project!! Cheers!!

[@danielesposito9705]

I've built a few of these with and without pocket holes on the bottom.. the ones without pocket holes seem to crack the wood when it dries out a bit, but it doesn't hurt it structure wise and it's hidden on the bottom. great video.. great presentation and content ;)

[@bighands69]

If you can clamp and then pre-drill a hole into the section that will be receiving the screw it may reduce the cracking from the screws pressure.

[@aleynahobbs1964]

I've never made a planter, but want too as for the first time we have our own garden now. watching your video has really helped. I will be giving it a try over the next few days while I collects what I need. thank you so much. :) fantastic job !!!!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

No problem! Happy to help

[@Chriswoodworker]

Great video, great workmanship but most of all, great accent. The Irish accent is always happy-sounding which is what we need over here in England at the momment.

[@thomashigdon5015]

I like hearing him say thirds or as it sounds to me, turds.

[@TedMattison]

Great stuff. Really thorough, helpful, easy to follow. I'm gonna use all of this and make a box just a bit shorter. Really appreciate the explanation of the design / gap for the 2 x 6 ends. Thanks!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MCsCreations]

Really fantastic work, John!!! 😃 A gardening tip: put a layer of about 5cm of small rocks on the bottom of the planters to help with drainage. Also, mix some sand with the compost, so it won't become muddy. 😊 Stay safe there with your family! And have fun! 🖖😊

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks

[@archivedinitialresearchcha1015]

Absolutely love the video; especially your teaching style. I'm getting ready to build several of these raised garden beds and your 'how to' video has definitely put me at ease.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

As an American hobbyist, I have debated switching to metric to make life easier. It would be a steep learning curve, no doubt. I am thoroughly impressed how fluid you are going back and forth between the two systems.

[@solan883]

One of the simplest planter instructions I have seen for anovice like me. Great vid thanks

[@markspeece6747]

Thank You! I used your video to build the exact box yesterday. Even if I could post a pic, it'd be pointless - it's your box at my house ;-) Thanks again!

[@ZeynepTekdoner]

This is the most easy built-project along with super clear explanation. I cannot thank you enough. I will follow you for the next project of mine.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are welcome!

[@nathanmitchell4839]

I just got done recycling part of a shed into three garden boxes and the same day you post a garden box video, almost in sync. Nice proportions those will look great.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Great minds think alike. Lol

[@colinwatt9387]

I'm going to my Mothers this Thursday to turn an old shed into some planters and I am absolutely stealing this design.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

More than welcome

[@PaulC1980]

How is this Man getting thumbs down?? Great video. Really easy to follow instruction. Really well edited. Great honest Irish personality. 100% lad🇮🇪👍

[@J_Chap]

I gave him a thumbs down because he is building these with endless money. People growing their own food to survive do not have endless money to purchase all that expensive wood to build these. This video is not for the average person. This video is for the rich people who probably don't really need to grow their own food in the first place. I hope that answered your question.

[@chemkreation]

So because you can’t afford the project you down vote it? That has to be one of the dumbest reasons I have ever heard.

[@TheFiown]

Some people make being idiots their full time job ! Or jealous, they have probably never built anything themselves. Armchair critics !

[@6inarow444]

@@J_Chap “endless money “ this video demonstrates how to build a flower bed not to distinguish class or wealth..... you clown 🤡

[@dontdrinkthekoolaid4796]

@@J_Chap endless money??? So if I spend $200 at the lumberyard, that’s endless money? Wow. Thanks for the comment.

[@amiller3710]

Love, love, love this box..made one 41" long for smaller area and have been contracted to make one for sale...yay Many thx...imma builder...lol

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Brilliant! I'm glad it was a useful video.

[@jazradcliffe2286]

Excellent video and it looks great. The wood at the top to hide the polythene adds to the superb finish. I noticed you had cut the top wood diagonally so they fit together which was not shown in the video. I want to make a bench with a square planter either side and this has been a very helpful video.

[@Oh6Torch]

Great build. I would have humbly suggested that you add a brace in the center of each planter towards the top to prevent them from bowing out. They are very stout “as is” but moisture, the sun, and hot and cold cycles can do a number on most outdoor wooden builds. Thanks for sharing!

[@joymckeown4315]

Thank you for doing this demonstration. I am going to make them as dividers in my front garden to separate garden and car spaces 👌

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

I'm glad you found it useful

[@TheFiown]

I just had all my douglas pine planks cut at the saw mill to build my raised beds and I just noticed that the ends are not squared off so I'm going to have to recut them all ! My kingdom for a drop saw !! Luckilly I do have a cordless circular saw so I can work in the garden but having tools like yours, wow ! I did try to buy a woodworking 'machine' years ago but the salesman kept telling me to send him my husband for explanations, my husband who cannot work a microwave ! Women ( without being feminist in any way ) can do a lot! I grew up in the highlands where the women did everything, the men were in the pub ! Great video thanks.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Get yourself a mitre saw and if the sales man ever tells you to get your husband give him a kick in the bollocks the checky F"&"£*

[@TheFiown]

@@JohnMcGrathManInShed Next on my list ! I've just bought a cordless drill, sander, circular saw and mini chain saw. Years ago my then BF was watching the TV when I was building a dressing room. He got up and declared that as the man it should be him doing all that 'stuff'. He put a huge hole in the plasterboard wall, cut his finger and ruined a sheet of ply. Thanks for the support, red headed irishmen are the best !

[@tomsommer54]

Very nice planter boxes. I mill my own cedar for my boxes. I use Boiled linseed oil to protect them. I makes them pop.

[@seymourjseymour]

Today I built a planter box with different dimensions (5'x2'). Thank you so much, ths exactly what I wanted to create, the video was very helpful.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Great I'm glad you found it useful

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

Thanks mate. Exactly what i was looking for. I think I'm going to save a bit of wood because I'm going to use plastic totes instead of a liner. If i rest the tote on the lip, I'll only need one brace for each tote as a bit of extra security underneath (plus making the build more stable). Pre covid, i wouldn't have given it a second thought, but everything is so much more expensive now every little bit counts. Hope this helps someone. - Cheers

[@chrischaralambous286]

Great video John. Well explained. They look great and quite sturdy. 👌👍

[@NurseRobert]

Really like these. I have a area I wanted to put planters in and these would work perfectly.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like them!

[@kimmidojo6102]

Great video! You're very easy to listen to and the planters look awesome! I'll be building a few of these over the next couple of weeks! Thanks again!

[@g.alexandertaylor2540]

Thanks. Really understand how to build these from this video. I will get to work.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are welcome, glad it was helpful.

[@hossphoenix4272]

Solid Gold!!!. No messing about - simple and Clever.

[@philipchandler330]

Thanks so much exactly what I was looking for my wife's garden

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

I'm glad it was useful.

[@squirehaggard4749]

This might be a bit off topic, but you have a beautifully lit shop. The lighting is evenly distributed, and even the shadows are well lit. Speaking as one who's shop is all raking shadows and inky recesses, I am envious. Great project/video btw.

[@vfxsoup]

This is excellent... I have a bunch of cedar left over and need to make these, best design I found! Thanks!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Very welcome!

[@philmurphy3549]

What a great find and he’s from Ireland 🇮🇪🍻😎

[@marcoc4419]

Great video, I built one for my wife and it was very simple and it looks great. Thanks for the video and regards from NY Marco

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad it helped

[@threefeet8990]

Just built the first of three planters today following your instructions. They look superb! Many thanks for this video

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are very welcome!

[@wholewheat1]

I freakin love this guy. Awesome project, will be making two for the lady soon

[@iansmith2921]

I’ve just finished making one and the Girlfriend loves it. Cheers

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are welcome Ian

[@jaeleighxxx7829]

You made it look so easy, I've literally just been looking at shop bought ones, less solid than this for a massive 320 pounds each. Did make my laugh when you explained your legs, mine are also milk bottle white, Northern England with Irish family, as a bonus who needs lights at night, my legs light the way.

[@aaronhall9819]

Glad I came across ur video that's my summer project for this year thanks for sharing.look forward to making with ur grand idea

[@johnbarrett6669]

Hi John. Found your site by accident but well worth the visit. Living in Co. Meath and the accent and the Irish gift of the gab is so refreshing on a site such as this. I look forward to seeing the rest of your catalogued videos. Cheers.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Thanks John

[@leiangliv34]

Thank you for this!! I made one 8ft long. From start to finish 1 1/2 hour. So easy. The results are absolutely beautiful!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are most welcome! Glad it worked for you.

[@michaelburton4521]

Great video Everything you need to know and nothing you don't need to know.

[@anthonysmith3015]

Built a slightly smaller version - brilliant having seen it done first. Very helpful, thankyou, but I never realised how heavy it would be once built and needing to be installed in the garden!!

[@billyblackie9417]

I'm very surprised how good the project looks and also how well you explained each step and hints using a stop board clamped so you have less measuring to do and the hint of laying out the legs to make stronger holding of cross pieces and things to consider in each step before the next step you are really great teacher I subscribed and clicked the bell you keep it simple especially for people like me in in my 60s trying to learn hobbies thank you

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Very welcome Billy

[@sflagg0817]

Very nice as a beginner at woodworking your build is something that I would like to make for the yard, thanks for sharing.

[@nicracine]

Best DIY for planters I've seen yet. Thanks!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you liked it!

[@ashleychambers7602]

I make mine exactly the same way apart from my timber is premium 140mm wide decking board, and I rip a board in half to make the legs in the same way as yours but I biscuit joint mine to eliminate screw holes... enjoyed your video.

[@raycrothers7843]

Great video mate, thoroughly enjoyable and the planter boxes are fabulous, just what the wife wants. I am going to the timber yard to get the boards and start building. I might also have a beer or two when I'm done. Thanks

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you liked it

[@bobpas2417]

Built a 4 foot one. Came out great. Going to make a second one !

[@HasanAhmed-ex6jv]

Thank you once again Green for your tips and details, much appreciated.

[@hogtied12]

My mother was Irish, accent is awesome ha ha, great video and instruction well done sir

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fparkerni]

Really interesting many thanks, I was going to use decking boards but you have persuaded me. And don't worry about the ginger hair, we must stick together with our factor 50 😂

[@blocksfit]

Modified the dimensions a bit but made these following this video and they came out amazing! Thank you so much. Looks great outside my business.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Nice! I'm glad the video was helpful

[@alextimpany9906]

Made similar with decking boards but leg supports inside never thought of this design so simple and so much more professional you live and learn, however to save rot at feet small cuts of roofing felt.

[@keledge1322]

Great video. Very easy to follow. I made a large (2.4 metre long) box and it already has been planted and in use.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad it was helpful

[@omartujjar1852]

beautiful work, well done! just a suggestion: treat your cuts with oil before assembling - this will greatly increase the life of the beams under rainy conditions.

[@joedunne6737]

Thanks for that, made one for the missus, now all her friends want me to make them one.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad to help

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Really enjoy your channel. The tutorials are not too long and offer great, detailed information and instruction. Great stuff, thank you.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like them!

[@johnpace5774]

You have two middle legs....... Thank you for this project. I’ll be building smaller versions for my son’s new home!

[@AndrewBarron93]

What a relaxing video. Gonna give this a go tomorrow!

[@Jdawg2k]

Just build a 10' version of this planter box today. Thanks for the great video!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

I so glad the video was helpful!

[@michaelosullivan8325]

Ty bud I made an 11 foot mitre station after your video works awesome going to give the planters a try keep it up

[@clairewallace993]

Brilliant! I’m about to make these now. Thank you

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Have fun!

[@niallcraig4087]

Great video. I plan to put 6 Castors on the ones I make, as I plan to move them around on my concrete yard. 👍

[@Kirkee7]

Good job. To avoid cutting error at the timber yard I am going to make a drawing list.

[@thomashigdon5015]

Just made a pair off your design that turned out well. Thanks for the inspiration, and yes, they are tanks.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Nice one Thomas 👍, I'm glad the video was useful

[@MrStonedstickup]

Man you’re awesome. Being new to building you make me for sure confident to nail this. I have built a couple things but takes me a while. Just setting the miter station with the clamped piece of wood to just cut boards fast fast!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad to help

[@nycali-tw2gl]

Great job John. It really helped that you provided visuals AND explained as you went along. I can’t wait to get to work. Thanks again.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

No problem glad it was useful

[@MCH51287]

I love how he's like I should have left some longer for the border but oh well that's that. For so many people that'd be another trip to the lumber yard

[@maui6971]

I was looking to build a planter like that only a bit biger. Once i heard your accent i knew this will be made to a high standard. 💪🏻🪚🔨

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad I could help!

[@ryanmacewen511]

Check out the M18 Surge impact driver. It is a joy to use. Just smooth, and much quieter than a typical impact driver. It's one of my favorite tools. I got the M12 Surge as well, but not as an impressive reduction in clatter. Cool video!

[@ian8745]

I've been wanting to make a bench with a planter either side and this video will be so handy, thanks

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbarateterus8252]

These are perfect to make as my patio border! Thanks for the how-to-tutorial!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you like them! check out my planters with the bench seat too!

[@47Hahaha]

This was my first time watching you. Thank you for showing us how to build boxes. I'm wanting to build some planners for my wife and I wasn't sure where to start and your instructions were very simple and I appreciate that. Plus I really enjoyed your excitement of doing what you're doing. That was fun to watch. I'm sure there's others out there that can make comments about the way you do things but as far as I'm concerned you did a great job and you help me start out with the basics and thank you.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You are most welcome

[@hubsun]

Brilliant. Loved the video, well explained. Planters look awesome. Thanks.

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

I like those planting beds perfect

[@flightmonkeyuk6944]

Excellent “kit list” at the beginning of the video, really helpful.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Glad you think so!

[@JonesTRUTH]

Loved the video...Have you ever considered building a 24 inch deep elevated bed that wraps around the trunk of a tree? Especially for shade plants and veggies....the tree stands in the center and shades the planter box? LOVE THOSE BEDS!

[@x2lls]

I was recently given a load of used decking that had been treated regularly. A quick power wash and it's good to go. This is the perfect use for it. Love the presentation.