How do I build a planter?
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John
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How Is cedar a good wood to make a 10’ x 2’ x 40” tall?
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Hi John, cedar is good for planters because it does not rot as easily as other woods
You might want to only put a foot of dirt in that planter. 10' x 2' = 20 sq ft, or over 2 yards of dirt if only 1' deep.
Good choice! Naturally pest resistent. I have 4 very small ones and I place gravel in the bottom to help with drainage. It had been about 10 years before the bottoms rotted out and I just rebuilt them last spring. I set mine on bricks to aid with air flow and keep them off the ground so they last longer. I am in zone 9 where it is hot and very dry most of the year.
I would definitely cut that wood into Brick sized Shapes to make the Design with far less waste and also enable the ability to Transform these seasonally. Mainly it is much easier to take down in the late fall and put up in the spring a 120 Brick design and pack it into Box or Bag than it is to go through all sorts of labor every 5 to 7 years by leaving it outdoors to Rot. And yes, you can use mortar between wooden bricks if you do want something more permanent.
Hello John, cedar is the best wood to use for building a planter because it doesn't rot.
Hope this helps you out.
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