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Window box with flowers.
Planters are great for gardening on a small scale.

Build a Window Box Planter

 
 
Planters are great for gardening on a small scale. You can use them to grow everything from vegetables and herbs to decorative houseplants. Since they're so easy to construct, you can build the planter yourself for an added personalized touch. A novice should be able to construct a planter in two or three hours with basic tools. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service to you.
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  • 6' cedar or redwood 1x8
  • 4' cedar or redwood 1x8
  • 1 1/2" hot-dipped galvanized screws
  • 2 1/2" hot-dipped galvanized screws
  • Water resistant wood glue
  • Wood buttons
  • Exterior stain or sealer

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Cut the Pieces

Bottom of box.1. Cut two 30" pieces from the 6' board for the front and back of the planter.



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2. For the bottom, cut a 30" piece from the 4' board. Set the bevel of the saw at 10° and rip the piece so it is 5" wide at its widest face.

Box side.3. Cut two pieces from the scrap boards 5 7/8"wide and 6 3/8" tall. Mark and cut the pieces so they taper from 5 7/8" at the top to 5" at the bottom.
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Assemble the Pieces
Box pieces.1. Lay out the pieces and dry fit them together as shown.  Make any adjustments indicated by the dry fit.

2. Glue and clamp the pieces together. Predrill countersink holes through faces of the front and back pieces as needed. Use 1 1/2" screws to screw the pieces together. Use buttons to cover the screws.

Countersunk screw with button.3. Drill 1/8" holes in the bottom of the planter for drainage.

4. Stain and seal the planter.

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Anchor the Window Box

Woodworkers.1. Cut two pieces of your 1x8 material into 1" by 2" strips. The strips will act as spacers between the window box and the wall to allow air to circulate between them.

2. Align the tops of the strips with the top of the back piece on the window box. Drill pilot holes through the back of window box and the strips.

3. Use 2 1/2" hot-dipped galvanized screws to secure the window box to the wall.

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