How to build a vertical wooden planter 2026

Today we will teach you how to build a vertical wooden planter in simple steps to easily keep your plants organized.

This vertical herb garden will help you get a lot of garden space without taking up valuable outdoor space. You can build this easy wall garden in a cedar afternoon so it will withstand years of use. Add a built-in drip irrigation system to easily keep plants watered all summer long.

Learn how to build a vertical planter

MATERIALS:

• (3) 1x8, 96", Board
• (3) 1x8, 96", Board
•  (1) 1×8, 36", Board
•  (1) 1×6, 72", Board
• (5) 5 1/2" cedar pickets, 72", Board Hardware/Supplies:
  (100) 1 1/4" finishing nails
• (36) 1 1/4" pocket hole screws  (1) landscaping fabric  (1) outdoor wood glue

Procedure:

Instructions for step 1: Curve the side boards
Cut the 2 50" sides of the 1x8 boards. Using the template from the extras, draw a curve at the top, front of each board and cut it out with a jigsaw.

Step 2 Instructions: Mark Shelf Location

Mark the placement of the shelf on each side. The bottom front corner of the bottom shelf should be 5 1/2" from the bottom of the sides and angled back at a 60-degree angle. Each additional shelf will be 8” from the other at the same angle. I use my speed square to draw the line. Align the pivot point on the edge of the front and rotate the square until the bottom aligns at 30 degrees.

Step 3 instructions: Attach the shelves to the side

Cut the 6 32" shelves from the 1x8 boards. Drill 3 pocket holes in each end of the shelf boards. Align the bottom of each shelf with the line you drew and secure with wood glue and 1 1/4” pocket hole screws. Make sure the pocket holes are at the top of the shelf so they are hidden under the floor.

Step 4 instructions:

Attach the other side to the top of the shelves with wood glue and pocket hole screws. Be sure to align the other sides of the shelves with the placement lines.

Step 5 Instructions: Attach Back

Check the width of your herb garden (it should be around 33 1/2", but might be a little different if your wood is not exactly 3/4" thick). Cut the cedar fence pickets to that length. Attach them to the back of the herb garden with wood glue and finish with nails or staples. Start at the top of the garden and leave the extra 1/2" open at the bottom back so water can escape.

Instructions for step 6: Add the Base

Using the 1x6 boards, add the base to the bottom of the herb garden. Measure the width of the herb garden and cut a piece of wood that is +45 degrees long at each end. Attach to the front of the garden hiding the open area under the bottom shelf. Measure and cut the sides at 45-degree angles on the front to create mitered corners.

Step 7 Instructions: Attach Landscaping Fabric

There is a 1/2" gap on the back of each shelf to allow thewater drains easily. Cut 11" x 36" pieces of landscaping fabric with a high water flow rate on the inside of each shelf with lightweight staples. Let the water drain, but keep the soil in place. Also, if you want to add a drip irrigation system, I have all the details for that on my blog (link in the extras). Fill each shelf with potting soil and plant!

Vertical Planters:

Remember that you can build a vertical wooden planter with the measurements you want.

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