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Address planter

DIY project from NZ Gardener magazine

Make your own modern house number planter box.

How to make an adress planter

Fill with soil and compost and put in your favourite plants.

You will need

Materials:

  • Your house numbers (available at any good hardware store)
  • 18mm exterior plywood
  • 40mm stainless steel screws x 7
  • Exterior wood filler
  • Wall or fence fixings x 4
  • Resene exterior primer
  • Resene exterior paint

Tools:

  • Measure tape and pencil
  • Track saw or skil saw
  • Sandpaper and sanding block
  • Steel rule and square
  • Drill and 4mm bit for pilot holes and a square bit
  • Putty/filler knife
  • Paintbrush, roller and tray

Health & safety:

  • When using power tools, always wear goggles and ear defenders.

Cut list:

  • Plaque: 600mm x 400mm
  • Front of planter: 360mm x 130mm
  • Sides of planter: 130mm x 110mm
  • Bottom of planter: 324mm x 110mm

These sizes can be adjusted to suit your space requirements.

Cost:

$55 for timber, filler and screws, approximately $25 per house number. This excludes Resene products.

Instructions

Learn how to make an address planter:

How to make an address planter - Step 1 Step 1
Measure and mark your pieces, and cut the exterior plywood to size.


How to make an address planter - Step 2 Step 2
Sand each piece, including the edges.


How to make an address planter - Step 3 Step 3
Mark out the screw holes on the planter pieces and pre-drill the holes. Screw the pieces together. You can also drill holes into the bottom piece for water drainage.


How to make an address planter - Step 4 Step 4
Mark out the position of the planter on the plaque, and pre-drill the holes ready for the screws.


How to make an address planter - Step 5 Step 5
Fill the screw holes on the planter part with the exterior wood filler. Once dry, sand for a nice clean finish. Give the planter and plaque a good dust down.


How to make an address planter - Step 6 Step 6
Prime and paint with your Resene exterior paint of choice (always follow the instructions on the tin). It is much easier to paint each piece now before they are screwed together.


How to make an address planter - Step 7 Step 7
Screw the planter to the plaque from the back.


How to make an address planter - Step 8 Step 8
Position and mark out your house numbers, and attach as per the manufacturer’s instructions.


How to make an address planter - Step 9 Step 9
Pre-drill holes in each corner for the wall or fence fixings. Attach your plaque to your wall or fence. Fill with soil and compost and put in your favourite plants.

Project by: Jane Horne

 

Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew design and develop projects from their studio in Christchurch, managing projects throughout the South Island.

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