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Build a Window Box Planter. It does not matter if you are living in the city with barely enough room to swing a cat; there is always room for a little foliage. Growing your own herbs is a lovely way to have a little garden without a lot of stress, and if you have kids what better way to teach them about how things grow. So strap on your tool belt, because we are going to build a planter box which you can sit on your patio or attach to a window.
You will need:
Circular Saw
Table Saw (optional)
Drill (with Bits)
Clamps
Tape Measure
Dust Mask and Goggles
6' (1.83m) cedar or redwood 1x8
4' (1.22m) cedar or redwood 1x8
1 1/2" (3.8cm) hot-dipped galvanized screws
2 1/2" (6.4cm) hot-dipped galvanized screws
Water resistant wood glue
Wood buttons
Exterior stain or sealer
1. Cut two 30" (76.2cm) pieces from the 6' board for the front and back of the planter.
2. For the bottom, cut a 30" (76.2cm) piece from the 4' (10.2com) board. Set the bevel of the saw at 10° and rip the piece so it is 5" (12.7cm) wide at its widest face.
3. Cut two pieces from the scrap boards 5 7/8"wide and 6 3/8" tall. Mark and cut the pieces so they taper from 5 7/8" at the top to 5' (12.7cm) at the bottom.
Cut the Pieces
Now Assemble the Pieces
4. Lay out the pieces and dry fit them together as shown. Make any adjustments indicated by the dry fit.
5. Glue and clamp the pieces together. Predrill countersink holes through faces of the front and back pieces as needed. Use 1 1/2" (3.8cm) screws to screw the pieces together. Use buttons to cover the screws
6. Drill 1/8" holes in the bottom of the planter for drainage.
7. Stain and seal the planter.
Anchor the Window Box
Cut two pieces of your 1x8 material into 1" by 2" strips. The strips will act as spacers between the window box and the wall to allow air to circulate between them.
2. Align the tops of the strips with the top of the back piece on the window box. Drill pilot holes through the back of window box and the strips.
3. Use 2 1/2" (6.4cm) hot-dipped galvanized screws to secure the window box to the wall.
4. Marvel at your hard work and enjoy a glass of Hatton Estate to celebrate.
Thanks to lowes.com for these buliding instructions
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