Why I Built this Project
I wanted to add a planter to my entrance to create more curb appeal and I also liked the idea of adding solar lights to help shed more light in the dark months to our front door area.
The address numbers are a nice custom touch!
Why We Love this Small Privacy Planter
- Easy to build privacy planter
- Built using basic tools and materials
- Change out plants for every season
- Fun and festive addition for the holidays
- Modify for different size pots
Build the Full Size Privacy Planter
A few years ago, we made plans for this full size privacy planter! It has been a big hit, and this smaller planter is inspired by it. Get the free plans for the large privacy planter here.
How I Built this Project
Cut 2×4’s according to the cut list and assemble using 2.5″ screws and build the 2 legs.
Build both legs in mirror as seen here. Measure and cut your cedar fence pickets to close in each side.
Lay the legs flat and add the front and back slats. This part makes it easy to modify for size, measure and cut as desired or follow the cut list!
For the back, cedar fence pickets can vary in width quite a bit. I suggest cutting and laying them out with a slight gap. I ended up pushing them tight and had a space at the top on one of the planters, the second planter came out with the pickets hanging a little over, so I just ripped the pickets to fit at the top.
I added solar barn lights and our house number to dress it up. I love the result!!!
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Free Plans to Build Your Own Small Privacy Planter
Ready to build this yourself? Here’s the free plans, enjoy!