Decide which type of wood to use.
Build your own garden box.
The first step in building anything is to draw up thorough plans.
Drill 5 32 inch drill bit pencil ruler shovel or trowel level optional gloves staple gun wire cutters 4 adjustable woodworking bar clamps.
Trim 2 inch excess from the tops of all four metal sides.
I love the idea of running some long planter boxes against your fence.
Make a no maintenance vinyl garden box.
Attach the metal siding to the 2x4s using 1 inch roofing screws.
Create any length of planter box.
Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting when nailing or screwing boards.
We decided to use two 2 by 8 redwood planks for each side of the garden box.
Using tin snips cut a 24 inch section from each of the two 10 foot corrugated metal panels to create both ends of your garden box.
Measure the area to determine the size of the box you will build.
2 short 12 inches and 2 long 6 feet.
Pressure treated wood shrinks as it dries.
You don t want to have to climb on top of the planter box.
How to build your own garden boxes step 1.
Use wood rated for ground contact when necessary for the.
For our garden space we drew up.
A box that is too wide you won t be able to reach your plants.