I simply centered and screwed these into the top of the frame. These pieces were just for some extra detail and are totally optional. These could be 2x2s, 2x3s, or even 2x4s if you wanted. So, I ripped it in half and added the pieces on the top of each trellis. Technically, it’s complete after step 3, but I had some 2×6 leftover that could still be of some use. Step 4: Add Top to TrellisĪt this point, I built the second one just like it and evaluated the lumber I had remaining. It’s helpful to predrill here as this thin lattice tends to split easily. (Been there…done that!)Īnyway, I simply screwed the lattice onto the back side of this 1×2 frame in several places around the edges using 1 ¼″ screws. If, however, you did need to trim your lattice panel, you could use a circular saw or a jig saw to do so-I prefer a jig saw as the staples you are likely to hit in the lattice can screw up a blade and jig saw blades are cheaper to replace. I absolutely didn’t plan that and expected to have to trim it down some. Step 3: Attach Lattice on Planter Box Frameīy some miracle, the lattice panel was almost the exact same size as the frame I was planning to mount it to. I cut, and screwed another 1×2 piece to go along the top between these two pieces using 2 ½″ screws, then prepared to trim the lattice panel.
Once the partial box was assembled from step 1, I trimmed 1×2 pieces down to the height of the lattice panels (my panels were 48″ tall and about 30 ½″ wide) and screwed them into the back side of the box using 2″ wood screws. There are a lot of options here, but simply angling the screw from the inside of the box (so you won’t see it) was quick and easy. You could also use pocket holes and screws, or use some wood slats on the inside of the box to attach them together. Since I was making two identical planter boxes, I made four total.Īnd then, I just screwed two of these together by “toenailing” them-which is basically just driving a screw at a steep angle.
So I screwed the three sides together using 2″ wood screws–I needed two of these PER PLANTER. Ideally, I would have liked to have a solid back at the bottom here, but I didn’t have enough lumber-so you can definitely add that if you wanted-I just didn’t want to buy more wood haha. BUT…I did have enough to make 3 of the 4 sides 🙂 I didn’t have enough wood to make 2 four-sided boxes for the plastic pots to sit inside. Step 1: Cut and Assemble “Partial” Planter Box
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However, if you choose to build two (like I did), one full lattice sheet (4×8) is more than enough for both and you’d only need one additional 1×2 (3 total, not 4). *Note the materials list is PER PLANTER BOX.
The box fit a planter pot 27″ long, 10″ tall, and 12″ deep. Mine ended up being about 15″ deep, 41 ½″ wide and 49″ tall overall. SO, if you are starting from scratch, I’ve got the materials list below and you can follow the same plan 🙂 Now, I totally get that you may not have the scraps in your shop to build this with. So I measured the window boxes and began figuring the sizing I needed my project to be so it could fit inside. The wooden part would basically just be a façade to hide the plastic pot. I knew I wasn’t going to have enough scrap wood to make a solid bottom on the boxes, so I purchased some cheap plastic window boxes to actually hold the dirt. Notes About the DIY Planter Box with Trellis Project: Fasten the top rail to the top of the posts and a cap rail to the top rail.This post contains affiliate links. Measure the length of the top rail, scarf-cutting it so that joints are centered on the posts. On bays 6 feet and wider, fasten 4x4 braces to the rim joist to support the bottom rail and keep it from sagging. Measure the width of the bay at the bottom (it might be different from the top) and toenail the bottom rail in place between the posts. Square the bottom of the posts and fasten them to the rim joist or header, making sure they are secure and plumb. If its function is to provide privacy to the deck, it should be square to the deck, no matter how far away it is.
Just make sure the fence line is square to the landscape feature of your choice. You'll need to dig postholes and set posts for a detached lattice fence. For a deck lattice privacy screen railing, attach posts to the deck either with through posts at the corners and taller rail posts in between or with tall rail posts throughout.
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