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Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes

Step-by-step build — 10 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut Parts

    Using the cut list provided, cut down all of the pieces needs for the planters

    Tip: Note Please note that these plans are outlined to make TWO planter boxes

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 4
  2. 2Attach Bottom Supports

    Using brad nails or screws, attach the bottom supports to one of the exterior pieces

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 5
  3. 3Attach Sides

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the sides to the bottom support and exterior piece

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 6
  4. 4Attach 1 Exterior Side

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach one exterior side to the bottom support and bottom exterior piece

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 7
  5. 5Attach Side Supports

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the sides to the side supports to the exterior pieces

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 8
  6. 6Attach Other Side

    Using brad nails or pocket hole screws, attach the last exterior piece to close in the side

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 9
  7. 7Attach Landscape Fabric

    Using staples, attach the landscape fabric to prevent all of the soil from being washed away during watering and rain

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 10
  8. 8Attach Hardware

    Drill out holes in the bottom of the planter box to accept the hardware to attach to the railing

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 11
  9. 9Attach to Railing

    Using the hardware from the previous step, attach the planter boxes over the railing

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes — step photo 12
  10. 10Start Gardening!

    Your planter boxes are now done and ready for you to plant anything you want!

    Over Railing DIY Planter Boxes