- 6 hours over three days
- About $150 for a weather- and pest-proof 4-foot-long planter
Difficulty: Moderate
You must make a jig to build it, but cuts and assembly are simple.
Whether big or small, used in pairs or on their own, planter boxes are a cheery way to flank an entry, break up an expansive patio, or simply add a splash of color to a small yard. This roomy rectangular version gives you plenty of space for your favorite bloomers, and, knowing that large planters are tough to store during the off-season, This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers opted to build it from cellular PVC. "The material is easy to cut, it holds up well in heat and cold, and it won't rot when exposed to soil and water,' he says. Beadboard detailing and a bright coat of paint add extra charm during those inevitable April showers, too. Read on to learn how he turned trim and beadboard pieces into an eye-catching landscape accent.
Material: AZEK cellular PVC trim and beadboard
Paint: Custom color by C2 Paint
