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May 10, 2018 · 36 Comments

DIY an Inexpensive Tall Planter Box from ONE plywood sheet

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This DIY tall planter box post is sponsored by First Editions® Plants and SheKnows Media and contains some affiliate links for your convenience. As always, all opinions are my own. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

How to build an inexpensive plywood planter box

You can whip up a DIY tall planter box from a single sheet of plywood. Keep reading to see how!

You guys. I can’t even begin to tell you how long this winter has lasted. Like, we-got-FEET-of-snow-dumped-on-us-in-mid-April kind of LONG. Last summer, I planted a small hydrangea in a pot at the end of our front steps, and it was the best decision I ever made. Every time I turned into our driveway, that little plant was the first thing that I saw. I LOVED it.

So, when the lovely people at First Editions® Plants contacted me, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I love planters, but they get HEAVY. This year, I’m planting a First Editions® Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangea in a planter that’s getting lightened up a bit. I’ll enjoy my hydrangea for the summer, and then transplant it to our yard at the end of the season to enjoy for years to come!

I picked up my Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea at my local Bachman’s garden center. Look for the Purple Pot. With First Editions, you know you’re getting distinctive, easy-to-care for shrubs and plants that will create a vibrant and gratifying outdoor space for your home.

See, I haven’t always had the best track record with keeping plants alive. Lesson learned. Now I always buy quality plants for my yard. First Editions plants have been rigorously tested so I feel confident they will flourish. They have a wide variety of plants and shrubs to choose from, and if you need advice, just ask First Editions’ gardening guru Amy for tips and inspiration.

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Supplies:

  • one sheet of 15/32″x2’x4′ sanded plywood, cut into 12 equal rectangles (4 across and 3 down)
  •  4 2×2 balusters cut to 20″
  • outdoor wood glue
  • brad nailer – I like this one because it’s cordless
  • 18-gauge brads
  • outdoor paint
  • paint brush
  • 2 10″ diameter clay pots

Tutorial: DIY Tall Planter Box

We had the longest winter EVER, so I had to tackle this DIY indoors while I waited for the snow to melt.

  1. Start with a 2-footx4-foot sheet of plywood, and have it cut down to 12 8-inch/12-inch rectangles.
  2. Use a length of 2×2 baluster to anchor each of the planter box’s 4 corners. Line the edge of the baluster with wood glue, and then secure the plywood with 2 brads on each side. 
  3. Continue around the planter box, until 4 sides are secured.
  4. Then add the next two levels of the planter box. 
  5. Finish your tall planter box with a favorite wood stain or outdoor paint. I chose this pretty teal, because I know it will look ah-mah-zing with my Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangeas when they bloom!

How to Lighten Up Your Planter Boxes:

Planter boxes are notoriously HEAVY, and I like to move things around a bit. SO… I devised this little hack to make my tall planter box a bit more portable. Just stack two pots inside your planter box. Too easy!

Heavy Planter Box? Lighten it up with this cimple hack

My Finished Tall Planter Box:

I’m in LOVE!!!

How to build an inexpensive plywood planter box

DIY plywood tall planter box

As you tackle spring yard work, remember to turn to First Editions Plants for your own outdoor space!

As you tackle spring yard work, remember to turn to First Editions Plants for your own outdoor space!

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Comments

  1. Will G says

    May 10, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    I am excited to grow tomatoes.

    Reply
  2. Will G says

    May 10, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/994752471015796736

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    May 15, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I am excited to grow clemantis, asiatic lilies, petunias and tomatoes. I would like to try and grow carrots this year which I have never done before.

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    May 15, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    tweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/996510991411220480

    Reply
  5. linda says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:55 am

    I’m super excited for my zucchini!

    Reply
  6. linda says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:57 am

    https://twitter.com/lindilala/status/996796289634521088

    Reply
  7. Jessie C. says

    May 16, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    I am excited to grow chard and squash this spring.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  8. Jessie C. says

    May 16, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    tweet – https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/996802200205643776

    Reply
  9. mami2jcn says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    I’d like to grow cucumbers.

    Reply
  10. mami2jcn says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/996817715397570561

    Reply
  11. heather says

    May 16, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    I am excited to grow lavender this spring.

    Reply
  12. heather says

    May 16, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    my tweet – https://twitter.com/myway070/status/996832240498757632

    Reply
  13. Rachel says

    May 16, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I’m really looking forward to planting a herb garden this spring.

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    May 16, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/996907869122555904

    Reply
  15. Kelly D says

    May 16, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    We are excited to put down some new garden boxes and grow tomatoes, zucchini and cucumbers.

    Reply
  16. Kelly D says

    May 16, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/996926947476336640

    Reply
  17. Elena says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    I am excited to grow tomatoes and roses

    Reply
  18. Elena says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/996934869614653440

    Reply
  19. Barbara Montag says

    May 16, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    I am doing a big switch on our balcony flowers this year.
    Time to shake things up,
    thank you

    Reply
  20. Barbara Montag says

    May 16, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/996949274247290880

    Reply
  21. Ellie Wright says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:07 am

    I’m excited to grow various peppers and herbs.

    Reply
  22. Ellie Wright says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:08 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/996980369529323520

    Reply
  23. Sert says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I’m super excited for my rose garden as well as my may apples and fire pinks. We’re getting our vegetable and our herb garden ready so we’re definitely excited for those as well 🙂

    Reply
  24. Elle says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:40 am

    I am excited to grow different varieties of tomatoes & also some herbs.

    Reply
  25. Elle says

    May 17, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/997154601416654849

    Reply
  26. shelly peterson says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    I want to grow some cucumbers and tomatoes.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

    Reply
  27. Natalie says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:20 am

    I am excited to grow petunias, daffodils and pansies this year! Finally the weather is getting nice!

    Reply
  28. Maria Beas says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:29 am

    We are planning to plant many flowers and tomatoes in our small and beautiful yard. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.

    Reply
  29. Michel says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I really love our peonies so I’m excited to see those blossom as well as our vegetable and herb garden!!

    Reply
  30. Michel says

    May 18, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    https://twitter.com/mjamestribe19/status/997579309358485505

    Reply
  31. Chrissy says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    We are planning to actually put in landscaping around the front of our house this year so I am excited about all of them because it’s taken us two years to even do this! I’m not sure yet what we are putting in flower wise but definitely a few shrubs as well. I need to make up my mind ASAP though because the plan is to get it done next week!

    Reply
  32. Chrissy says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    My tweet! https://twitter.com/krisgan07/status/997641474723508225

    Reply
  33. Donna says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    My daughters and I love getting our garden ready. We’re really big on our herbs and love our hydrangeas and peonies!

    Reply
  34. Lindsay Eidahl says

    May 20, 2018 at 9:04 am

    tweeted!: https://twitter.com/mycreativedays/status/998202151208923136

    Reply
  35. Lindsay Eidahl says

    May 20, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Love this planter idea!!!

    Reply
  36. Jessica To says

    May 20, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    I’m hoping to plant some marigolds and potatoes this year.

    Reply

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