Background

This was a really fun project to build. I was reminded how much I missed working with wood. However, if I do this build again, I wouldn't use pine. Easy to work with and cheap, but boy does it fall apart fast. Even with weatherproof staining, being exposed to all that moisture and dirt and plant roots takes its toll. Perhaps I'll use a synthetic wood material next time.

Design

Initial measurements based on the Golden Ratio

Concept sketch

Build

Cutaway view showing the internal structure

Assembled but not yet stained

Finished Planters

You can use the top or bottom side for planting depending on your setup. Neat!

Side A

Side B