Build A Planter Box Bench
A bench is even easier to build than a planter.
Build a planter box bench. Before you begin purchase a liner and design a. This bench will make a great focal point to any backyard or deck. How to build outdoor planter bench 1. Cut the pieces photo by kolin smith.
The bench with two planters attached on both sides will cost about 100. The existing end frame will make the fourth side of the planter box. Step 10 coat the redwood planter bench with sealer. These planter bench plans make it easy to build using only 2 4 s screws and nails.
Standard seating height for benches is about 17. A garden bench attached to planter boxes makes a great combination. A platform that is 16 inches wide and 17 inches high will be comfortable for most people. How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Expect to spend several hours building two planters and a bench. You can easily adjust the size of the seat to suit your needs. You ll need to be able to measure and cut boards plus fasten them with nails or screws. This is a straight forward process if you follow the instructions described in this article.
Benches can be almost any length but because lumber is sold in select lengths 8 boards make this bench easy to build without too much cutting and fitting. Get started building this planter bench and start enjoying your favorite flowers. Secure three additional sides to make the planter bench box pre drill holes to assemble the boxes after constructing the three sides of each in the same way as the planter bench end frames. Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.