So, last year, I built 4 garden boxes out of discarded fence pieces. My friends have been asking me to show them how to build them. So, this last weekend, I showed my friend, Pam, how to build these garden boxes for about $24 (depending on the price of lumber where you live).
You can even add an optional timer like this one I use, which I bought on Amazon.
Get The Garden Timer Here
Here’s what you need:
Item | Price | QTY | Cost |
6ft Fence Slats* | $1.41 | 12 | $16.92 |
2x4x8* | $4.77 | 1 | $4.77 |
TOTAL BOX | $21.69 | ||
*Subject to local lumber prices
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Item | Price | QTY | Cost |
PVC Pipe 10′ | $2.32 | 1 | $2.32 |
Slip to thread hose adapter | $0.75 | 1 | $0.75 |
Slip to thread elbow | $0.85 | 1 | $0.85 |
Elbow | $0.64 | 1 | $0.64 |
Sprinkler head 4′ | $2.98 | 1 | $2.98 |
Risers | $3.00 | 1 | $3.00 |
TOTAL IRRIGATION | $10.54 | ||
BOX & IRRIGATION | $32.23 | ||
Other Optional Supplies | |||
FHT Slip to hose adapter | $2.35 | 1 | $2.35 |
Slip-T to 1/2Thread | $1.14 | 1 | $1.14 |
PVC Tee | $0.59 | 1 | $0.59 |
Add PVC Cement | $5.78 | 1 | $5.78 |
Simple screws (about 50) | $3.50 | 1 | $3.50 |
Now to put it together.
Step 1) Cut the boards
Cut the fence slats to 4ft.
Cut four 2×4’s into 16 inch lengths.
Step 2) Screw it together
Screw 3 slats to each 2×4
Screw walls together
Optional: Screw some triangle supports to each wall
You’re done!
Step 3) Optional – Add irrigation
Attach riser, sprinkler, and pipes (watch video for specifics)
Step 4) Optional – Use Extra Material to Build Smaller Garden Box
Watch video for specifics
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