DIY Cedar Planter Box: Easy Step-by-Step Cut List for a Stunning Garden Project!

How to Build a Cedar Planter Box: Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial

Welcome to our DIY guide for creating a beautiful cedar planter box! In this video, we’ll walk you through everything you need to make your own stunning planter box for your garden, patio, or balcony. Whether you’re an experienced woodworker or a complete beginner, this project is simple, affordable, and fun to create.

What You’ll Need:
• Materials:
• 4 cedar fence slats (easily found at any home improvement store)
• Pre-cut wood pieces:
• 6 pieces at 13 inches
• 4 pieces at 11 ¾ inches
• 3 pieces at 16 inches (trimmed to 1 ¾ inches wide)
• Optional trim pieces:
• 2-inch x 13-inch pieces
• 10 ½-inch x 1 ¾-inch pieces
• 9 ½-inch x 1 ¾-inch pieces
• 15-inch pieces for the frame of the top

Step-by-Step Process:
We’ll guide you through measuring, cutting, and assembling each piece to bring your planter box to life. You’ll learn how to create the frame, add legs for stability, and include optional trim for a professional, polished finish.

Why Cedar?
Cedar is an excellent choice for outdoor projects because it’s naturally resistant to rot and weather damage, ensuring your planter box lasts for years to come.

Project Tips:
• Use a table saw for precise cuts.
• Sand your wood pieces for a smooth, splinter-free finish.
• Customize the dimensions or design to suit your space!

Perfect for Gardens Big or Small
This versatile planter box is great for flowers, herbs, vegetables, or decorative plants. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just looking for a creative weekend project, this build is perfect for all skill levels.

Be sure to watch until the end for bonus tips on how to stain or seal your planter box for extra durability and style!

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Let’s get building!

what you’ll need to make a cedar planner box four cedar fence slats you can get from any Home Improvement store and you’ll cut out six 13in pieces 11 and 3/4 pieces four of those three 16in pieces which you’ll cut down to 1 and 3/4 on your table sawt that’ll give you nine pieces you need eight for the legs optional trim pieces this is a 2in piece by 13 this is 10 and2 by 1 and 3/4 this is 9 and 1/2 by 1 and 3/4 and then I have 15 in pieces that will go around and make the frame off the top