Double-duty seed tray

Step one
Measure, mark and cut the decking timber to the sizes specified.

Step two
Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Step three
Assemble two of the 500mm lengths of timber and the two 290mm lengths to form a rectangular frame, as shown. Fix at each corner with 50mm screws, drilling pilot holes first to prevent the timber from splitting.

Step four
Fix the base into position, as shown, using the remaining four 500mm lengths of timber. Again, use 50mm screws, drilling pilot holes first.

Step five
Fix the remaining two pieces of timber into position on either side of the seed tray, as shown, to form handles. Once again, use 50mm screws, drilling pilot holes first.

Step six
Drill a series of 10mm drainage holes into the base of the seed tray, as shown, and smooth any burred edges with sandpaper.

Step seven
Carefully stir the Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain tinted to Resene Silvered Grey.

Step eight
Apply two coats of the Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain tinted to Resene Silvered Grey to the seed tray, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step nine
Place five or six layers of newspaper in the base of the seed tray – this will help retain moisture and stop the potting mix from washing through the drainage holes.

Step ten
Fill the seed tray to approximately three quarters full with good quality potting mix and sow your preferred seeds.

Finished project