Planter Box on Wheels
Have you ever wondered how to get your kids to eat more vegetables? If you get them involved in growing their own plants, they tend to take a much bigger interest in eating their leafy greens. But before planting, you need to get a planter and fill it with dirt. To save money, why not build your own DIY Planter Box on wheels? You could even have kids help you, just like we did with a school that our kids go to. Follow this simple plan that I’ve made with step-by-step instructions on how to build it.
We were asked to build a project for two classes, so we decided to build a couple of planters that will allow them to grow their own vegetables. I pre-cut the boards and drilled the pocket holes at home. Then as a class, we assembled the planters together and filled them with dirt. It was a fun project to build as a class and to see kids get hands-on experience, building something out of wood.
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Step 1 – Cut Bottom Boards of the Planter
Step 2 – Connect Bottom Board Together With Screws
Step 3 – Cut and Attach Lower Section Side-Boards
Step 4 – Attach Lower Section End-Boards
Step 5 – Cut and Install Middle Section Side and End-Boards
Step 6 – Install Upper Section of the Planter Box
Step 7 – Cut Top Trim-Boards for the Top of Planter Box
Step 8 – Install Top Trim Boards
Step 9 – Drill Holes Through the Bottom for Water Drainage
Step 9 – Drill Holes Through the Bottom for Water Drainage
Step 11 – Cover Inside with Plastic
Step 12 – Fill the Planter Box with Dirt
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A tip I found and used could be helpful here. You don't need to fill an entire planter with dirt no matter the size. Fill the bottom quarter of the planter with empty plastic bottles or scrap styrofoam. It helps with drainage, keeps the soil from compacting and makes the full planter weigh less.
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Yes I will have this project TY
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By installing the plastic sheeting would it prevent drainage?