27/08/2026
I’m no expert at any DIY I just give it a go. To build the planter, I measured up first and decided what timber I wanted to use. I know I didn’t want it to look like a decking board planter (no offence) Once I had chosen the timber I wanted to use. I double checked my measurements and made all cuts first before I started assembling. I used some upright timbers on the corners and along the sides for all my fixings, screwing from the inside so no screws are visible from the outside. This would make for a smarter more professional look at the end. I put a couple of timbers across the centre to stop any Boeing as this is a very large planter. I left the bottom open for good drainage. Although I used treated timber, I finished by lining with plastic for longevity. If you watched my previous reel you will see that I removed a lot of stone and topsoil from the front garden. I used some of this to fill the planter starting with stone then topsoil and I finished with some bags of compost. I hope you find this useful?
