How to Build a Tiered Strawberry Planter
After cutting the wood to size, it’s all about assembly. For a sturdy structure that fits together perfectly, follow the same formula to put together the three boxes.
Supplies Needed:
Chop saw or miter boxCedar boards (see cut list, below)1 1/4-inch exterior screws2-inch exterior wood screwsDrill with Phillips bit and pilot hole bitExterior wood glueSoil and plantsOptional exterior wood sealer or stain
Cut List:
Bottom Box: Finished box dimensions: 32 x 32 inches
30 3/8x1x6-inch cedar boards (2)32x1x6-inch cedar boards (2)5 1/2x2x2-inch cedar boards (4)
Middle Box: Finished box dimensions: 23 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches
21 1/ x1x6-inch cedar boards (2)23 1/4x1 x 6-inch cedar boards (2)11x2x2-inch cedar boards (4)
Top Box: Finished box dimensions: 16-7/8 x 16-7/8 inches
15 3/8x1x6-inch cedar boards (2)16 7/8x1x6-inch cedar boards (2)11x2x2-inch cedar boards (2)
Step 1: Cut Wood
Use a chop saw or miter box to cut the wood according to the cut-list measurements. Sort the pieces of wood by box size to keep everything straight for the following steps.
Step 2: Assemble Boxes
Start with the first box. Screw a corner brace along the short end of the short board. Line the two long-side boards with the ends of the short boards, overlapping the short end with the corner brace. Drive the screw through the interior corner braces to attach the short and long sides. Follow the same steps for the middle and top boxes.
Step 3: Stack the Boxes and Plant
Stack the boxes on a diagonal, from the largest to the smallest. For the descending legs of the middle and top boxes, screw through the legs into the box below to attach them together. You can stain or seal your planter after assembling the structure. When you’re ready to plant, fill the boxes with potting soil and lightly tamp it down. Use your hand or a trowel to dig a small hole for each strawberry plant. Take the plant out of the nursery pot and place it in the hole, securing its place by pressing down the soil around its base. Always give your plants a good watering after planting so they get off to a good start.
