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Angled sides, mitered corners, drainage that actually works. An hour of cuts, a lifetime of not rotting.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long side slats Top edges bevelled 5°. Three slats per long side. | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 24" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Short side slats | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 14" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Corner cleats Inside the corners. The slats screw to these — this is what actually holds the box together. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Bottom slats Spaced 1/2" apart. The gaps ARE the drainage. | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 13" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Feet Lifts the box off the patio so the bottom can dry out. Skip these and the bottom rots first. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 3" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar, 1x6, 8 ft (Western Red Cedar) Untreated. Cedar's oils are its own rot resistance. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Cedar, 2x2, for feet and cleats (Western Red Cedar) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, stainless or coated, 1-5/8" Plain steel + cedar tannins = rust streaks down your new planter within one rainy season. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Waterproof wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Landscape fabric Lines the inside. Holds soil in, lets water out. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.