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$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden

Make your own vertical tiered planter for flowers or herbs using cedar fence pickets! from

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden

Specifications

Project typePlanters, Garden Beds, and Greenhouses
RoomOutdoor
DifficultyStarter Projects
Estimated costUnder $20

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 3 - 5-1/2" wide cedar fence pickets
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
  • I used 1-1/4" galvanized staples to attach but you could also use screws or brad nails in the same length, exterior appropriate

Cut List

  • 3 - 5 1/2" cedar fence picket @ 15"
  • 6 - 5 1/2" cedar fence picket @ 5 1/2"
  • 6 - 5 1/2" cedar fence picket @ 16" (cut last to fit)
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 24"
  • 1 - 1x2 @ 16"
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 27 3/4" - both ends cut at 30 degree angle, ends ARE parallel, short point to long point measurement

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • drill
  • compound miter saw

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Cut 5 1/2 " cedar fence picket for bottom first. Then attach both ends, cut sides last to fit. I used a Ryobi Airstrike Stapler and 1 1/4" galvanized for exterior staples. Make 3 of these boxes.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden — step 1
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Step 2

Attach both 1 x 2 @ 24" flush to back as shown on each side. Used the 1 1/4" staples.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden — step 2
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Step 3

Add 1 x 2 cross support 6" from bottom of outside 1 x 2's. Used staples to attach.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden — step 3
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Step 4

Cut 2 - 1x2's @ 27 3/4". Cut both ends 30 degrees parallel short point to long point. Make flush with top as shown. Attached with staples.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden — step 4
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Step 5

Attach the remaining planter boxes to the angled front legs with screws from inside (recommended) or staples.

$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden — step 5
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/10-cedar-tiered-flower-planter-or-herb-garden