Making a large wood planter help?

clairibel

Hi,

I want to make a large wooden planter to be put on decking and contain a bamboo as i want it too create a screen from nextdoor so its going to be a decent length.

Do you think i can do this with decking boards quite easily as i just want to check before i go and buy materials, focus have a deal on with decking boards at the mo.

Thanks for any help x

wallbash

Yes , decking is great to work with, straight , short on splinters and cheap.

Any ideas on plans.

ormus

you can use almost any wood/material for a planter if you line it with say black plastic.
make sure you drill some drain holes in the bottom.

adecor

If you put planter box into www.youtube.com there's loads of stuff to look at

clairibel

Cool thanks for the info peeps...i have no plans yet apart from the wood

But as easy as possible is a start...i will check out the youtube vids as my bamboo is coming soon, hopefully only cost me about a tenner ish x

27col

Gravel boards would also do quite well for a planter.

ormus

i bought 6 x black plastic ones from wilkinsons. about 3 ft long. cheap as chips.
still had to drill holes in the bottom though.

SailorSam

Have a look in the £shop for planters.