We recently built a deck for my brother and sister-in-law, and now that the deck was up it was time to get started on some outdoor furniture. First priority on the list was to give them some privacy. Since they live in a neighborhood, they wanted to be able to enjoy relaxing on heir new deck without any peeping neighbors! We designed this tall planter to not only give them privacy but also add a little greenery to the deck. We choose plants that not only grew tall but also added some mosquito repellant properties since they are expecting!!
What we planted: Lemon Grass | Lavender | Basil | Lemon Balm | Citronella
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Required Tools
Materials
- Qty 2 – 4 x 4 x 8′ Cedar or Pressure Treated
- Qty 1 – 2 x 4 x 8′ Cedar or Pressure Treated
- Qty 1 – 5/4 x 6 x 10′ Cedar or Pressure Treated
- Qty 11 – 5/4 x 6 x 8′ Cedar or Pressure Treated
- 2-1/2″ Kreg Blue-Kote Pocket Screws
- 1-1/2″ Kreg Blue-Kote Pocket Screws
- 2″ Wood Screws
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Dimensions
How to build a Tall Planter
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Step 1: Assembling the sides
Step 2: Assembling the frame
Step 3: Installing the supports
Step 4: Installing the planter base
Step 5: Assembling the Cap
Step 6: Attaching the Cap
Finishing
We finished this planter with Restore Solid Deck stain in Driftwood
I then cut up a trash bag and stapled it to the sides so the water would drain only from the bottom and not run down the sides of the planter.
Then I added in some weed barrier to allow for drainage yet retain the soil.
Finally we filled it with about 5 cubic feet of soil and some plants to help keep away those pesky bugs.
What we planted: Lemon Grass | Lavender | Basil | Lemon Balm | Citronella
Questions? Comments?
As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
