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Build a beautiful, budget friendly flower box for under your window in just a couple of hours.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Box front & back | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 40" | — | ☐ |
| Slat supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 40" | — | ☐ |
| Slats | 19 | 3/4" × 1" × 6" | — | ☐ |
| Short decorative slats, miter one end | 10 | 3/4" × 7" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Long decorative slats, miter both ends | 5 | 3/4" × 7" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Cleats (if screwing into vinyl), beveled 45 degrees | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 40" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6x6' Cedar picket, .75" x 5.5" x 72" | 8 board | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" outdoor screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" brad nails | 100 each | ☐ |
| 3" screws | 5 each | ☐ |
| Black plastic sheeting | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor finish | 1 each | ☐ |
| Heavy duty staples | 50 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Cut the flower box pieces to size. Pocket hole both ends of the long sides, making sure the pocket holes are on the inside.
Attach the slat supports to the bottom of the flower boxes long sides. Use wood glue and 1 1/4" exterior screws.
Screw the flower box together as shown in the image. Use wood glue and 1 1/4" exterior screws.
Cut all the decorative slats to size. The short slats should be mitered on one end. The long slats should be mitered on both ends.
If your window already has trim, find the studs on the trim then screw the flower box directly into the studs through the trim. Use 3" screws. Tip: I recommend sanding and finishing before this step.
Attached the other cleat the opposite side up under the window, through your vinyl into the studs. The box should hang easily onto the cleat and it will hold a ton of weight!
Attach the black lining with staples, fill with dirt, plant your flowers and enjoy your new flower box!