Space–saving plant stack

Create this simple planter using fence palings and get growing quicksmart.

Build a stackable planter

You will need

Approximately 4.8m of treated fence palings
65mm self-embedding exterior screws
Battery-operated screwdriver
Paint stirrer
Paintbrush
Pencil
Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Paddock

Resene Quick Dry
Ruler
Sandpaper
Saw
Tape measure

Top tip: Using self-embedding screws will eliminate the need to drill pilot holes first.

Handy hint: Make this project even simpler by getting your local timber supplier to pre–cut the fence palings to size.

Get the look: Mark painted the background glasshouse woodwork with Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Half Alabaster.

How to build a stackable planter

Step one
Measure, mark and cut the fence palings into 16 x 300mm lengths.

Step two
Assemble the pieces into four square frames, as shown, fixing at each corner with 65mm screws.

Step three
Stack the four frames into the configuration, as shown, fixing together with 65mm screws.

Step four
Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Step five
Carefully stir the resene quick dry.

Step six
Apply one coat of resene quick dry to all surfaces of the planter and allow to dry.

Step seven
Carefully stir the resene lumbersider tinted to resene Paddock.

Step eight
Apply two coats of resene lumbersider tinted to resene Paddock to all surfaces of the planter, allowing two hours for each coat to dry

To finish it off: Fill each section of the planter with good quality potting mix and plant up with vegetable seedlings, herbs, bulbs or even potted colour.

Words and photos by Mark Rayner

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