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A tall raised-bed planter with an integrated bench, built from 2x2 framing and fence pickets. Elevated so you garden and sit without bending. A large outdoor build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long planter frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Medium planter frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 50 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Short planter frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 33" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| End planter frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 24 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Legs 48" to ground level; add length if sinking into ground, trim to final height after leveling. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 55" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bench long piece | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bench cross piece | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 56" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bench supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 47 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bench short supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bench feet | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Long cladding | 46 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | fence picket | ☐ |
| Short cladding | 30 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Planter and bench framing. Cedar or treated. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Fence pickets, 3-1/2 in x 6 ft Cladding — nominal 5-1/2" pickets ripped, or 3-1/2" boards; ~3/4" thick. | 46 each | ☐ |
| Deck/exterior screws | 2 box | ☐ |
| Landscape fabric Line the planter box before filling with soil. | 1 roll | ☐ |
| Outdoor sealant or deck stain | 1 gallon | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.