Railing planters

Step one
Create each planter by screwing the end pieces onto each end of the macrocarpa base timber. Then, screw the side panels to the long sides of the base and the affixed end pieces to form the planter. Repeat to create as many planters as you require. (If you have one, you can also use a nail gun to attach the planter timber together.)

Step two
Paint a large brush stroke onto the front of each planter using Resene FX Blackboard Paint and allow to dry.

Step three
Drill drainage holes in the base of each planter. Cut the weed mat to size using scissors and staple the weed mat to the inside of each planter to stop the soil falling through.

Step four
Cut the timber batten(s) in half lengthways at 45 degrees, as shown.

Step five
To hang each planter, you will use a method called the ‘French cleat’. Screw the cut batten halves into position on your fence or railing, cut side up and facing in, as shown.

Step six
Screw the other halves of each batten to the back of each planter, cut side down and facing in, as shown.

Step seven
Hang the planter(s) in place, slotting the two battens together, as shown.

Step eight
Fill each planter with potting mix and plant your selection of plants. Water well.

Step nine
Use chalk to label your planters.