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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.
- Start with a 2-footx4-foot sheet of plywood, and have it cut down to 12 8-inch/12-inch rectangles.
- 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.
- Continue around the planter box, until 4 sides are secured.
- Then add the next two levels of the planter box.
- 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!
My Finished Tall Planter Box:
I’m in LOVE!!!
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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