How to Build a 4x4 Post Planter Box

This project was a thought of how to get rid of unwanted 4x4 posts, but it turned out to be a beautiful box planter. My husband and myself are the builders of the over-sized planter, so read on and enjoy the article.

4- 4x4 posts 10ft long

1- 2x6 board 12ft long

5 to 6 inch nails

To start your project, decide where you are going to have the planter located. Build it as close to it location as possible, as it will be extremely heavy.

Cut 2- 6 inch pieces off the 2x6 board. Now you will need to cut the remaining part of the 2x6 into a 10ft long piece. Place 2 of the 4x4 posts on top of each other, using the long nails, hammer through one board into the other all the way down the board. Repeat with the other 2 posts, this gives you the sides of the planter. Turn the posts over so the nailed post is on the bottom.

Place the 10ft piece of 2x6 on the flat work surface, preferably the ground, lay one of the 4x4 sides down exactly next to it and nail together. Repeat with other 4x4 side.

Finally, place the 6 inch 2x6 pieces on each end. Nail the piece to the post by going from the outside of the post side through to the 2x6 piece. Turn the box over and nail from the bottom into the 2x6 piece. Place right side up and fill with soil and plant your choice of outdoor plants in your new box.

We planted bulbs that will come back year after year.