Actually, it's not a good idea, although so many people do this. If you use untreated wood, it will deteriorate in a few years. There goes all your hard work! If you use treated wood, and are planting vegetables, you need to keep the vegetable plants about 10 - 12 inches away from the wood as chemicals from the treated wool leach into the ground and vegetables absorb the chemicals.
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Hi Pearl, there are some great ideas on this site: https://homebnc.com/best-diy-pallet-and-wood-planter-box-ideas/
Actually, it's not a good idea, although so many people do this. If you use untreated wood, it will deteriorate in a few years. There goes all your hard work! If you use treated wood, and are planting vegetables, you need to keep the vegetable plants about 10 - 12 inches away from the wood as chemicals from the treated wool leach into the ground and vegetables absorb the chemicals.