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The cheapest waist-height planter that still looks bought: four dog-eared pickets, a 2x2, and a 1x2 make a legged box with a slatted, draining bottom.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side boards Two per side, stacked. | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 35 1/2" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| End boards | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Bottom cleats Measure and cut to fit YOUR box — picket thickness varies and the inside length moves with it. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 34" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Cleat ends | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom slats Laid with gaps — the drainage plan. | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) Dog-eared is fine — plan the cuts so the clipped ends land in scrap or under soil. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Legs. Furring-strip grade is fine; pick a straight one. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Bottom cleats. Furring strip fine. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Landscape fabric Lines the slatted bottom — holds soil, passes water. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.