Raised beds or large wooden planters can be found in the garden department for a certain price. With a little craftsmanship, a little free time and using leftover wood, you can build something beautiful yourself and design it according to your personal taste. Wooden slats, boards or boxes can be transformed into practical planters. An old barrel is also suitable for this purpose. You don't need a lot of tools for this either. A hammer, nails, a cordless screwdriver and possibly a hand saw if the wood isn't already cut into suitable pieces is all you need. Everything else is up to you and your imagination. Collect ideas and great examples for the outdoor area.
If you want to grow ornamental plants in your garden or balcony, wooden planters could be effectively used for this purpose. CraftA medium-sized raised bed made from scrap wood,a small vertical garden or a spice garden made from a Euro pallet. These and other cool ideas follow in the photo gallery.
Building a planter yourself doesn't have to be complicated. Below we will show you how easy it is to create a great piece of jewelry for the outdoor area. The materials needed for the buckets can be found in almost every apartment. This DIY project is best suited for balconies or patios that are covered. The bucket should not be exposed to direct moisture.
Necessary materials:
– Moving box – as free of writing or stamps as possible
– solid copper wire
– Wooden slats or boards – the length should correspond to the side length of the box
– solid plastic bag
– Hot glue
Find a moving box of the desired size so that the finished planter stands well in its future location. Use the plastic bag to carefully cover the inside of the box. This ensures a long-lasting hold. After the inside is done, let's move on to the outside. Arrange the wooden slats or boards horizontally and secure them with hot glue. Shape the base frame out of copper wire using pliers and attach it to the four lower corners. To be on the safe side, you can add an additional fifth foot in the middle of the box base. The final step is to choose a suitable plant that fits into the box and is not too heavy for the construction you are making. Please note that the vessel should be used decoratively and is not weatherproof.
* a DIY project byDesigner Trapped
Anyone who has chosen plant pots made from the natural material wood can benefit from several advantages. The material can be designed in color according to your own taste and can also be processed as often as you like, which always creates new designs. If you want to redesign your garden, you can create a whole new atmosphere outside with a simple coat of paint. Wooden plant boxes create a uniform overall appearance on the balcony or in your garden and, depending on their shape and color, can set stylish accents.
If you want to create a real eye-catcher in your garden, you can, for example, make a planter yourself from a wooden box. If you are handy, you can build a sturdy wooden box yourself from wooden boards. For the necessary stability, the boards should be at least two centimeters thick. You can also use corner pieces to attach the boards to. Leave the corner pieces a little longer so that your plant pot does not stand directly on the ground and has feet.
You will also need a base plate for the wooden box into which you can drill drainage holes. A wood sealer will protect the wood from wind and weather. Various oils and biological glazes provide the necessary protection. You can treat the plant container with linseed oil, for example. Linseed oil is also very suitable for regular care. It makes the bucket look like new again. The plant pots take on a brown color after being oiled. To ensure that the inside of the wooden box is protected from irrigation water, you can cover the inside with pond liner and provide the bottom with drainage holes.
Of course you can plant any sturdy box. A drawer from the unusable old chest of drawers can also be converted into a plant pot. When you're ready and it's time to plant, you can choose the plants. In order for them to feel comfortable in the pot, they must have very similar requirements for water, light and soil. For example, if you always want to have fresh herbs on hand, a herb bed is right for you. Numerous other combinations are also possible. Whether wildflowers, sunflowers or scented pelargoniums – they all look good in the wooden box.
You can also make a planter out of Euro pallets. You can hang this flower box outdoors or lean it against the wall and attach it. First, saw off the bottom part of the pallet and sand the edges smooth with coarse sandpaper. If you want to hang the flower box on the balcony, you can drill holes in the boards protruding from the top and thread a sturdy rope through them.
In the next step you can place the Euro pallet vertically and place a garbage bag in the pallet. Secure it with a hand stapler. You will fill the potting soil in there later. Now all you have to do is close the bottom part of the planter. For the bottom of the box, saw some pallet boards to size and nail them in place. Now you can get really creative and devote yourself to the decoration.
You can design large planters in any shape you like. Whether round, rectangular or square depends on your personal preferences. Combinations of flower boxes in different shapes also look great. You can also combine the wooden planters with other materials. Wooden buckets look particularly good when combined with others made of concrete or stainless steel. You can achieve great effects by placing planters made of different materials next to each other or creating a mixed design. Wooden buckets with a stainless steel frame look elegant and modern.
Wooden planters can be very durable if given a little care. After several rain showers, dry the pots so that the homemade flower box can beautify your garden for longer. If moisture persists, even the best wood can be damaged. It is also important that the plant pot is not wet. A base ring with plastic feet can keep moisture away.
