A garden bench attached to planter boxes makes a great combination. These planter bench plans make it easy to build using only 2×4’s, screws, and nails. This bench will make a great focal point to any backyard or deck.
Free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post)
Get started building this planter bench and start enjoying your favorite flowers. This project will take a couple of hours to complete.
Planter Bench Plans


Material/ Cut List
Disc. | Qty. | Size |
2×4 bench | 5 | 4′ |
2×4 bench | 2 | 8″ |
2×4 planter box | 24 | 1′ 6″ |
2×4 planter box
| 16 | 9 1/2″ |
2×4 planter box | 8 | 1′ 3″ |
Material / Shopping List
Disc. | Qty. | Size |
2×4 | 12 | 8′ |
2 3/4″ galvanized screws | ||
2 3/4″ galvanized finishing nails |


Excellent project. Thank you very much.
nice project
Berry nice and like it mucha. It’s better than the feelings of a mule with a barrel of honey soaked apples.
The new site is awesome. Love the updates
https://www.construct101.com/forums/topic/planter-bench/
What size and/or where did you get the black inserts from? Looks great.
Did you ever find the plastic inserts?
Great easy to read plans!
Can this be made without having to use pressure treated 2 x 4s?