Making Planters from Decking Planks (from start to finish)

in #gardening6 years ago

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This is what I'll be making

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You can pick these decking planks up fairly cheaply (£2.50 per length). Work out what size you need and cut all pieces to length.
I made these 15 inches x 8 inches external measurements. I decided to use simple butt joints on these and not the normal mitre joints as its easier.
12 off x 15 inches
12 off x 6 inches (6 inches plus 2 inches of the front and back pieces)

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Joint each set together with 2.5 inch screws.

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Until you have the six sets.

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Cut 4 joining pieces from scrap wood (i use old pieces of a palet )
Cut 4 feet from scrap.
Cut 2 base boards. (i used some old plastic fascia board)

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Clamp the sections up and join with the joining pieces and 1.25 inch screws.
Drop the base boards in
Attach the feet.

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Treat with multiple coats of which ever wood preserve colour you choose and then plant up.

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First one finished and planted up with roses

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Second one finished and planted up with a different pink rose

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Finished look.

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Very nice... You are creative!

Thank you

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I hope it helps people to make them much cheaper than buying them

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If you were to try and buy one like that in a store they would charge around $20 or more.

They are perfect and look so wonderful.

That's true plus its also enjoyable to create something like that
Thanks

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