Most decorative plants need less than 1 foot of soil depth.
Build deck planter bench.
We ve already shared some tutorials for outdoor storage benches and today i d like to present some more ideas but this time these are planter benches.
How to build outdoor planter bench 1.
A bench is even easier to build than a planter.
How to build a planter bench.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
A bench is a must for every outdoor space.
Cut the pieces photo by kolin smith.
Tie it into a planter for additional stability.
How to build a deck planter.
9 diy planter benches for your outdoor spaces.
For the cut list scroll down to the bottom of this article.
Rather than loading a tall planter with unnecessary soil build a shelf inside.
Drained water trapped in a cavity below the planter could cause decking to rot.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
Build the frame out of 2 2 lumber and the bottom out of 1 6 slats.
It s a durable and comfy seat that may be used for several purposes.
The first step of the outdoor project is to build the floor for the planter bench.
If you have a green thumb and want to show it off build an attractive planter bench for your backyard.
Benches can be almost any length but because lumber is sold in select lengths 8 boards make this bench easy to build without too much cutting and fitting.
Drill pilot holes through the 16 1 2 long supports and insert 2 1 1 2 screws to create.
In any case attach it with toe screwed fasteners to the deck.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.
A planter is a tripping hazard if less than 18 in.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
A comfortable bench is between 16 in.
How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Building the bottom of the planters.