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A clean-lined raised planter with waterfall-mitered corners, built as a cheap 2x4 skeleton wrapped in cedar pickets. Seven sizes from 18" square to a 6-foot garden bed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame legs Two per frame, four frames for the 72" length. 22-1/2" for the four-board-tall versions. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Frame rails Rail length sets the planter width: 32" for the 36" bed, 20" for 24", 14" for 18". | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 32" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side pickets Both ends beveled 45°, long point to long point, ends NOT parallel — the grain wraps the corner. | 6 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| End pickets Same bevels. Cut to fit against the assembled sides. | 6 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 36" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Floor pickets | 5 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 70" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Top trim, long Mitered 45° both ends, long point to long point. 1x3 substitutes. | 2 | 5/8" × 2 1/2" × 72" | Ripped fence picket | ☐ |
| Top trim, short Mitered 45° both ends — cut to fit the assembled rim. | 2 | 5/8" × 2 1/2" × 36" | Ripped fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Inner frames. Hidden inside the box — plain lumber is fine, treated lasts longer against soil. | 5 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared (Cedar) Cladding, floor, and top trim for the 72x36 size. Buy straight ones — sight down every board. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Exterior deck screws, 2-3/4" Frame assembly, two per joint. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Exterior deck screws, 1-5/8" Attaching cedar to the frames. 6D galvanized framing nails also work. | 150 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue On the miters and cladding — recommended for durability. | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior wood stain A penetrating stain rated for fences. Or leave the cedar to silver. | 1 qt | ☐ |
| Landscape fabric Liner if planting directly instead of dropping in containers. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.