DIY 2×4 Planter Box | How To Plans

2x4 planter box plans

DIY 2×4 planter box. Plans include PDF download ( link at bottom of post), shopping list, cutting list, drawings, and measurements.

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DIY 2×4 Planter Box | Overview

DIY planter box - plans - overview.

DIY Planter Box | Material List

DIY planter box - material list - exploded view.

Cutting List

Part#Qty.Disc.Size
A182×418 in.
B42×417-1/2 in.
C42×420 in.
D42×414-1/2 in.
E42×43-1/2 in.
F22×421 in. (45° angle cuts)
G22×421-1/2″ (45° angle cuts)

Shopping List

Qty.Disc.Size
72×41-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. x 8 ft.
deck screws2-1/2 in.
exterior wood glue
plastic liner
1/4 in. staples


      planter sides
      • A – 10 – 2×4 – 18 in.
      • B – 4 – 2×4 – 17-1/2 in.

      Assemble the two sides. Cut (A) and (B) to size, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws to assemble. Pre drill holes and screw deck screws through (A) and into (B).


      planter front and back
      • A – 8 – 2×4 – 18 in.
      • C – 2 – 2×4 – 20 in.

      Assemble the front and back as shown on drawing above. Cut (A) and (C) to size, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws to assemble. Pre drill holes and screw deck screws through (A) and into (C).


      DIY planter box - assemble walls.

      Attach the front and back to the sides. Pre drill holes, use exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws. Screw deck screws through sides and into front and back.


      DIY planter box - bottom floor boards.

      D – 4 – 2×4 – 14-1/2 in.

      Cut the planter box bottom boards to size. Pre drill holes and assemble using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws. Screw deck screws through (A) and into (D).


      DIY planter box - side supports.
      • C – 2 – 2×4 – 20 in.

      Pre drill holes and attach (C) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

      Drill a drain hole.


      DIY planter box - attach feet.
      • E – 4 – 2×4 – 3-1/2 in.

      Pre drill holes, attach (E) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2in. deck screws.


      DIY planter box - top trim boards.
      • F – 2 – 2×4 – 21 in. (45° angle cuts)
      • G – 2 – 2×4 – 21-1/2″ (45° angle cuts)

      Pre drill holes and attach the top trim (F) (G) using exterior wood glue and 2-1/2 in. deck screws.


      DIY planter box - install plastic liner.

      Attach plastic liner to the inside using staples.



      4 comments

      1. Thanks for share all projects, it’s helpful

      2. excited to build this!

      3. great site, love the plans.

      4. This planter box looks easy to make and look really nice.

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