I always enjoy building outdoor projects anyways. I wanted to build something a little different from the usual planter boxes and decided that a sort of Greene and Greene style would be cool.This is really a simple project to build especially if you have a Kreg Jig. I started out with 4 1x4x8 cedar boards from the home store. I cut the short boards on all four sides 3 inches shorter to achieve the look I wanted and inset each end 1 1/2 inches.

Step 1: Materials and Cut List

Materials:

(4) 1X4X8 Cedar Boards

1 1/4” Kreg Screws

3/4” Deck Screws

Outdoor Wood Glue

Plastic Liner (I used lawn and leaf bag)

Cut List:

(4) 1X4X21”

(2) 1X4X18”

(4) 1X4X11”

(2) 1X4X14”

(2)1X2X18”

(2) 1X2X7”

(3) 1X4X9”

Step 2: Assembly

I used 1 inch Kreg screws and outdoor wood glue for the assembly. I drilled pocket holes even across the joining boards and on the end of all the short boards from each side to screw the panels together. I used clamps to help hold the pieces together while assembly. It also helps to make a mark 1 1/2" from the ends of the longer boards to make a reference line for lining up the boards.

Step 3: Making the Bottom

I cut the frame to fit around the bottom after assembly and the same way for the slats, just measure once the box is built and cut to fit. To make the perimeter of the frame I ripped a 1×4 down the middle on the table saw. I assembled the frame with pocket screws and then attached to the box with the same method.

Make sure to leave a gap between the slats for drainage.

Step 4: Fill With Flowers

Once the bottom is in you can line it with plastic( I used a lawn and leaf bag and cut it down to fit) and fill it with dirt and the flowers of your choice!