Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
Build deck planter bench.
Build the frame out of 2 2 lumber and the bottom out of 1 6 slats.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
High and 16 in.
Rather than loading a tall planter with unnecessary soil build a shelf inside.
Most decorative plants need less than 1 foot of soil depth.
Tie it into a planter for additional stability.
How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec.
If you have a green thumb and want to show it off build an attractive planter bench for your backyard.
For the cut list scroll down to the bottom of this article.
Building the bottom of the planters.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
It s a durable and comfy seat that may be used for several purposes.
Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.
A bench is even easier to build than a planter.
Drained water trapped in a cavity below the planter could cause decking to rot.
9 diy planter benches for your outdoor spaces.
How to build outdoor planter bench 1.
For maximum solidness incorporate the bench into the deck framing.
Cut the pieces photo by kolin smith.
A bench is a must for every outdoor space.
A planter is a tripping hazard if less than 18 in.
How to build a deck planter.
We ve already shared some tutorials for outdoor storage benches and today i d like to present some more ideas but this time these are planter benches.
How to build a planter bench.
Drill pilot holes through the 16 1 2 long supports and insert 2 1 1 2 screws to create.
A comfortable bench is between 16 in.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
In any case attach it with toe screwed fasteners to the deck.