DIY Corner Planter

The most difficult part of this project is cutting the wood to size. Here’s the breakdown of what’s required for the project:

• For each level, it's required to create a right-angled triangle. Two sides need to be equal length.
• A front piece with each end cut at a 45-degree angle.
• Two side pieces, one of which is longer than the other the thickness of the wood. Each piece will have one end with a 45-degree angle. And another end with a standard 90-degree angle.

Below are measurements are for the shortest face of the bevel-cut wood. This means the cutting the wood at an angle other than 90-degrees. You'll cut along the thickness of the wood. This cut makes up the inside edge of the triangle.

Cut the following pieces from the 3/4- x 8-inch cedar board:

• 25-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at each end.
• 38-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at each end.
• 16 1/4-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at one end.
• 17 inch piece with a 45-degree angle at one end.
• 25 1/2-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at one end.
• 26 1/4-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at one end.
• Cut a 14 1/2-inch piece of the 2- x 2-inch cedar baluster.

• Sand any rough edges on the cut wood.
• Assemble the side triangles. Cut the pieces for the bottom of the planter.
• Adjust the measurements if required with an online triangle calculator. This will help you determine the side lengths for a triangle with two 45-degree angles and a 90-degree angle.
  Convert decimals to the nearest 1/8-inch.

• Set the smaller triangle on top of the larger one. Align the back corners. Place the 2- x 2- x 14 1/2-inch cedar boards for each triangle so that the longest board with two 45-degree angles makes up the front. The two shorter pieces make up the sides, overlapping and forming a 90-degree angle in the back.
• The larger triangle has a 38-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at each end. The 25 1/2-inch piece has a 45-degree angle at one end. The 26 1/4-inch piece has a 45-degree angle at one end.
• The smaller triangle has a 25-inch piece with a 45-degree angle at each end. The 16 1/4-inch piece has a 45-degree angle at one end. The 17-inch piece has a 45-degree angle at one end.
• At each 45-inch angle corner, drill two pilot holes through the side piece into the front piece. Use 1 1/4-inch screws to attach the side pieces to the front.
• At the 90-degree angle, drill and screw the pieces together with 2-inch screws. Repeat for both triangles.

• Once the larger triangle is built, lay it on top of a 3/4- x 8-inch cedar board. Align the back edge of the wood so it’s flush with the back and one planter side.
• Use a pencil to mark the angle at the front of the planter on the wood.
• Cut the board and set the planter on top.
• Repeat marking and cutting the base boards for the entire triangle bottom.
• Attach the base boards to the drilled pilot holes in the bottom of the triangle with 2-inch screws.

• Set the smaller triangle on top of the larger one. Align the back corners.
• Place the 2- x 2- x 14 1/2-inch cedar baluster in the back corner of the planter. Attach the triangles with a 2-inch screw through each board on each side of the corner, for a total of 4 screws.

Add drainage holes to the bottom of the DIY corner planter. 1/4-inch drainage holes should be sufficient for this design.

• Place your planter in the desired location. Choose a location that will aid in the growth of any plants or herbs.
• Add potting soil and plants. If planting edibles, use organic potting soil.
• Water well, following appropriate guidelines for your specific plants.