Planter Box / Raised Bed For Flowers. Easy to Make, Super Strong Will last for Ages!!

What's Happening Everyone! In this video I build planter boxes for pressure treated 4x2 and 6x2 lumber. These are a simple build with a super strong construction. The design can be adapted to any size you can make them entirely from 4x2's if you want. I do not have a cutting list as you can make them to suit the space you have.

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[daveglennie]

I’m still watching for two reasons: you have a great voice, and you said it would be simple, with only a miter saw. You have my attention, and hopefully I’ll do your build. Back to the vid…

[kainenable]

Love it! I built my wife 2 4 foot planter boxes for our backyard. Looks amazing and we use it for seating too.

[azza]

A project that most people can make without needing ridiculously expensive tools like so many other you tubers who seem to forget their audience. New subscriber here 👍

[nourmasalkhi]

Greetings from Germany. Now that the last of the snow is gone I can finally spend some time in the garden.

[JojoChampion]

Just bought my first Mitre saw. This will be my first project once the weather gets a bit warmer.

[jamesjanota]

Been building shelving and work benches like this for years. Simple but effective and very sturdy. Never thought of doing the herb and veggie garden boxes in the same manner… great idea. Built a couple today and made a corner unit to join them, turned out great.

[johnnycashh]

So glad my phone listened to me lately... Happy to see your build in my feed today. Ready for the summer project!! Cheers!!

[archivedinitialresearchcha]

Absolutely love the video; especially your teaching style. I'm getting ready to build several of these raised garden beds and your 'how to' video has definitely put me at ease.

[jorrba]

I just got through building one without a bottom. I'm thinking of building another one. I been watching so many videos about building wood planters. This video is far the best, Thank you!

[bobheatwole]

Nice work John. I just replaced stair stringers on my deck that were put in seven years ago. About 1/3 of the pressure treated lumber rotted because I never sealed it...big mistake. Your planters look great but I would paint them. I live in Massachusettes and the seasons can raise havoc on unsealed wood. I definitely like the job you did on the planters..

[markorollo.]

I'm a wheelchair user so obviously bending down to the ground to plant stuff isn't the easiest thing to do, unless, like me, you can get out of your chair and sit on the floor, raised flower beds like this are great for that situation, and they look good.

[TedMattison]

Great stuff. Really thorough, helpful, easy to follow. I'm gonna use all of this and make a box just a bit shorter. Really appreciate the explanation of the design / gap for the 2 x 6 ends. Thanks!

[fromspurswithlove]

I built a 3ft x 6ft planter for my mother and she loves it!!! Thanks John

[kimmidojo]

Great video! You're very easy to listen to and the planters look awesome! I'll be building a few of these over the next couple of weeks! Thanks again!

[stuckinmygarage]

Perfect for a house warming gift for family! Thank you for making me look good. I can put labor of love for family. 👍 New subscriber.
Update 5/1: Success! I did all the cutting in one evening; packed the car and roadtrip with just a few tools and screws. Built in hours and shared a beer! I'm sending U a beer. Cheers from New Mexico!

[meatclaw]

Just built 3 today for school with 4x2 and 6x1 for walls. Youtube has its uses. Thanks alot

[hossphoenix]

Solid Gold!!!. No messing about - simple and Clever.

[craigsmith]

Simple is best!
They look great will definitely make a couple for the patio. Will put a smile on the wife's face.

[barrylewis]

Great simple design and construction! You’ve inspired me to give it a go

[albaPhenom]

That flat base really does help, my shed floor is up, down and all over the shop.