Introduction
I’ve always felt a little intimidated by the idea of starting my own garden, but having a small space makes it seem even harder. It’s not just that there isn’t room for actual “gardening,” it’s also that I don’t know what to do with the dirt or the plants once they’re in place. If this is something you can relate to, you’re not alone! But I have some great news: Anyone can create their own vertical planter box and have access to fresh veggies (or flowers) all year round.
1.Use screws to attach the short ends of the boxes to the sides to create a frame (L-shape).
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2.For drainage, drill two holes in the bottom of each box.
- For drainage, drill two holes in the bottom of each box.
- Fill each box with potting soil and water them until the soil is saturated but not soggy.
3.Screw the long pieces of wood to the bottom of the frame and then add them to the sides as well.
- Screw the long pieces of wood to the bottom of the frame and then add them to the sides as well. Use screws to attach the short ends of the boxes to the sides to create an L-shape. Drill two holes in each box’s bottom so that you can insert your pipes later on!
4.Lay a piece of landscape fabric on the floor and place one planter box on top of it.
Lay a piece of landscape fabric on the floor and place one planter box on top of it. Line up both boxes at the corners, then tape them together with duct tape or masking tape to hold them in place until you have poured the soil into each box.
5.Place a second planter box on top of that first one, lining up both boxes at the corners.
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6.Place a third planter box on top of that second one, lining up all three boxes at their corners.
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7.Fold over any excess fabric and staple it to the inside of the back support beam with staples.
- Fold over any excess fabric and staple it to the inside of the back support beam with staples.
Use a staple gun to staple the fabric to the back support beam, or use a hammer and nail to do so.
8.Add soil and plant your plants!
Once your planter box is assembled, it’s time to add some soil and plant your plants! Make sure to keep the soil moist until they are established.
You can make your own planter boxes out of wood, screws and some basic tools!
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Conclusion
And that’s it! You should now have a set of planter boxes fit for any location. They look great as a stand-alone item, but also work well with other pieces in the rest of your garden. Thanks for taking the time to read this! If you have any questions about any of these steps, feel free to leave them in the comments and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.
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