Planter Styles
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Classic Raised Bed
A timeless rectangular raised bed with straight sides. Simple butt joints throughout — the easiest build and the most versatile in any garden.
Tall Planter
A tall, straight-sided planter built for statement plants on a deck or patio. Simple butt joints throughout — corner posts keep it square and rigid at any height.
Farmhouse X
A classic farmhouse planter with a decorative X motif on all four sides. Surface-applied X-brace boards give it a bold, rustic character — the X angles are calculated automatically for any size.
Raised Bed with Platform
A classic raised bed elevated on corner legs with an integrated lower shelf. Adjustable gap between the shelf and box keeps soil bags, tools, or pots within easy reach.
Tapered Planter Box
A classic planter with a 7° inward taper on all four sides. Each board is beveled on the table saw — the taper creates visual lift and keeps the soil in while giving the planter an elegant, slightly wider top opening.
Window Box
A narrow, long planter designed to mount below windows or line a railing. Lightweight and fast to build from a single board ripped to width.
Modern Raised Planter
Horizontal 1"-wide strips of wood with 1/4" open gaps on all four sides, secured by hidden corner nailers. The slatted profile lets air circulate and rain drain while giving the planter a clean, contemporary look.
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