Tools
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Miter Saw
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Circular Saw or Hand Saw
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Power Drill
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Hammer
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Measuring Tape
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Carpenters Square
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Safety Glasses
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Work Gloves
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Paint Brush
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Wood panel or project board. 3/4''- 1'' thick. This will be used to construct the sides.
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1x6 pine board. This will be used for the front, back and bottom.
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Nails
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Sandpaper. 100 grade.
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Wood Glue
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Outdoor Paint. We painted our planter white, but you can choose any color you like to complement your plants and outdoor setup.
Materials
2017 GARDENER'S IDEA BOOK
Once you have decided on dimensions and sketched out your planter, begin by drawing your L-Shaped sides on the wood panel. Using a carpenters square or T-square will help you make right angles.
What We Did
We began by measuring the stairwell our planters would live on to find the height and depth of each step. With that information in mind, we cut L-shaped side pieces to size from a 1'' thick wood panel. These panels can be found at Home Depot.
With side panels cut, we measured and cut the 5 pieces that would become the front, back and bottom out of 1x6 pine board. The unit came together with wood glue and nails.
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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.
Assembling the Stair Planter
VIDEO
When space is tight, a stairway can become a great opportunity for some creative gardening. Custom planters built to wrap around your stairs make the most of your space and make for a mini-garden with big personality!
Plants We Used: Superbena® Burgundy Verbena, Snowstorm® Giant Snowflake® Sutera, Bell Pepper,
Sage, Eggplant, Parsley
