Planter box plans
A simple slatted-floor planter for herbs and flowers. Four lengths, from 1×6 or the deeper 1×8.
18″ planter box, 1×6
An 18-inch herb planter with 5½″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
24″ planter box, 1×6
A 24-inch herb planter with 5½″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
30″ planter box, 1×6
A 30-inch herb planter with 5½″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
36″ planter box, 1×6
A 36-inch herb planter with 5½″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
18″ planter box, 1×8
An 18-inch herb planter with 7¼″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
24″ planter box, 1×8
A 24-inch herb planter with 7¼″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
30″ planter box, 1×8
A 30-inch herb planter with 7¼″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
36″ planter box, 1×8
A 36-inch herb planter with 7¼″-tall sides and a slatted floor. Cedar lasts longest outdoors.
Sizes at a glance
| Plan | Size | Parts | Lumber if you buy new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18″ planter box, 1×6 | 18″ long, 5½″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 6 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 3 ft |
| 24″ planter box, 1×6 | 24″ long, 5½″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 6 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 4 ft |
| 30″ planter box, 1×6 | 30″ long, 5½″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 8 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 6 ft |
| 36″ planter box, 1×6 | 36″ long, 5½″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 8 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 6 ft |
| 18″ planter box, 1×8 | 18″ long, 7¼″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 6 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 3 ft |
| 24″ planter box, 1×8 | 24″ long, 7¼″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 6 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 4 ft |
| 30″ planter box, 1×8 | 30″ long, 7¼″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 8 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 6 ft |
| 36″ planter box, 1×8 | 36″ long, 7¼″ tall | 6 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 8 ft 1 × 1×4 board, 6 ft |
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