Introduction

If you love to garden, but don’t have much space, planter boxes are the perfect solution. They allow you to grow all kinds of flowers, herbs and vegetables in a small space. Follow the 5 steps below to learn how to build your own custom planter box, so that you can start growing today!

Choose a location

Once you’ve chosen the type of planter box, you need to consider where to put it. You want a location that gets plenty of sun, is easy to care for and maintain, and provides easy access.

If your planter will be in your garden or yard, try to pick an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day (with 8-10 being optimal). If you have an area where there are tall trees blocking the sun from reaching your plants during certain parts of the day then this may not be possible. Additionally, if there are too many obstacles around your garden such as fences or walls then it could make watering difficult as well as prevent access for maintenance tasks such as weeding or mulching.

Choose your plants

• Choose plants that are suited to your climate. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map for your region, and look for plants that will thrive in the conditions of your area.
• Choose plants that suit your needs and lifestyle. If you don’t have much time to spend on gardening, choose easy-going plants that require little care or maintenance (for example, succulents). If you have children who are fascinated by nature and want a hands-on learning experience, try planting some herbs or edible fruits like tomatoes or strawberries—or even an apple tree!
• Choose plants that are easy to maintain. You may want to avoid large trees because they require more water than smaller shrubs; this is especially true if they’re planted near sidewalks where runoff from rain collects easily due to lack of drainage areas nearby!
• Choose plants that are easy to grow (i.e., those categorized as “easy”). These include perennials such as pansies, snapdragons and hosta varieties which comes in many different colors/shapes so there’s something for everyone no matter how big or small their garden plot may be!

Build your box, or purchase one that meets your needs.

The next step is to build your box, or purchase one that meets your needs. If you decide to buy a planter box, make sure it’s the right size for your space by taking measurements and comparing them to the dimensions of any available planters. Also consider how much money you want to spend on building materials, as well as what style of planter box will work best in your home’s decorating scheme. Consider its location: if you’re planning on placing it outside, choose one made with weather-resistant materials that won’t rust easily in the rain or get damaged by UV rays; if your space is indoors only (like many offices), pick something smaller yet still decorative enough so as not to detract from any other furniture already there but large enough so that no plants need watering every day—a small potted plant can be watered once per week or so!

Finally make sure all these things align with what kinds of plants are going into each individual container: You wouldn’t want an herb garden growing next door but instead some flowering annuals because they’re prettier (and less aromatic). A few good options include marigolds (which are edible when cooked!), geraniums (which smell great), calendula flowers (which have medicinal properties)

Prepare the soil.

• Prepare the soil.

The first step in building a planter box is to prepare your soil. For this, you need to add compost and fertilizer to the ground, mix it together well, then water thoroughly so that there are no dry spots left in which weeds can grow later on.

Care for your new planter box.

Once you have your planter box built, it’s time to fill it with plants. To make sure they thrive, you should:

• Water regularly. Planter boxes don’t have drainage holes since they are placed on the ground and don’t need much water to stay healthy. Make sure you water them regularly!
• Remove dead flowers and leaves. Dead flowers and leaves can attract pests like slugs or snails, so be sure to remove them from the planter box so that they don’t eat up all of your plants!
• Feed your plants with compost or fertilizer depending on what type of soil was used when creating the planter box (more details below). You may have noticed that as soon as some of our plants start growing in a new environment, they look a little pale—this is because plants need nutrients in order for them to thrive! It would be best if we could give each plant its own mineral mixture tailored specifically for its needs… but since we can’t do that for multiple types of soil at once (and because it’s just not feasible), there are two main ways people feed their crops: organic fertilizers made from animal products such as blood meal which contain nitrogen;

Building a planter box is a great way to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables from home

Building a planter box is a great way to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables from home. You can build one from scratch or buy one that’s already made. A pre-made planter box can be used as-is or customized with paint or other materials to fit your style and needs.

If you want to build your own planter box, there are many different materials that you can use including wood, metal, plastic and others! A wooden planter box will last for many years so it’s worth investing in quality materials – especially if you plan on growing plants with rich soil like tomatoes!

Conclusion

It’s easy to get started making a planter box today, and with just five simple steps you can have your own blooming planter box in no time. You can even create multiple boxes for growing fruits or vegetables that will provide food for your family all summer long! The possibilities are endless when it comes to building your own planters, so make sure the next time you need one of these little beauties around town.