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Tools

  • Miter Saw

  • Circular Saw

  • Power Drill 

  • Hammer

  • Wood Screws

  • Measuring Tape

  • Carpenters Square

  • Safety Glasses

  • Work Gloves

  • Paint Brush

  • 1x6 pine board. Make a sketch with side dimensions to find out how much you'll need.

  • Plywood. A triangle cut from 1" thick plywood will serve as the bottom of your planter. 

  • 8-10 metal braces (tie plates). We got 1 13/16"x5" tie plates. 

  • Wood screws. 2" long, and 1" screws. You'll want to make sure the 1" screws fit through the holes in your tie plates.

  • Nails

  • Sandpaper. 100 grade.

  • Wood Glue

  • Outdoor Paint. We painted our planter white, but you can choose any color you like to complement your plants and outdoor setup.

Materials

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Once you have decided on dimensions and sketched out your planter, begin by measuring the sides of the larger first tier. Mark the 45° cut lines on the side edges. 

This unique tiered planter can turn a usually neglected corner space into a useful, charming multi-purpose garden. It adds color and a vibrant dose of life

without blocking traffic. 

What We Did

We got 1x6" pine board for the sides and feet, and plywood for the bottom of the planter. We built four triangular segments - two larger ones for the first tier, and two smaller ones for the top tier. These segments were connected using metal brackets and wood glue. 

 

Each segment is a right triangle (for a 90° corner) with two sides of equal length, and a longer diagonal.  

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After assembly, we painted the planter white and planted it with a mix of edibles and ornamentals.  

 

For a detailed step-by-step guide see the assembly slideshow below.

Planting the Corner Planter

VIDEO

Plants We Used: Catalina® Guilded Grape™ Torenia, Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black™ Ipomoea, Strawberries, Sage, Mixed Salad Greens

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