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A 6-foot-tall fence-picket privacy screen with a built-in planter base — the soil is the anchor, so it stands without posts, concrete, or holes in the patio.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame verticals Cut these first, one per 8-ft board. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 71 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Frame horizontals, planter depth | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Frame horizontals, short | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Planter end cladding | 8 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Screen and front/back pickets Full-length, uncut — which is why not-dog-eared pickets matter here. | 17 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Planter floor Measure and cut to fit the assembled box. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 70" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared (Cedar) Screen, planter cladding, and floor. Sight down every board at the store — the screen face shows every bow. | 21 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft The three frames. Cut the longest pieces from each board first or the cut list won't come out. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2-1/2", self-tapping Frame joints. | 25 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 1-5/8", self-tapping All the picket cladding. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Waterproof planter liner Or heavy plastic sheeting. Punch drainage holes — sealed soil is a swamp. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Penetrating exterior stain Fence or deck rated. A penetrating stain, not a film finish — nothing to peel later. | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.