Comments on: How to Build a Patio Planter

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:33:24 +0000

Hi Bonnie,
I added another photo of the finished planter at the end of the article. Hope that helps!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:48:00 +0000

Do you have a different photo of the patio planter? The photo on the web site isn’t a very good representation of the item.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:29:53 +0000

Due to water drainage from our neighbor we cannot plant in our dirt and would like to create raised planters. We are seniors and my spouse is disabled. How large could this planter be made supports needed etc. Thanks

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:45:44 +0000

Hi Nancy,
Glad to know the planter worked out. You could use plastic sheeting (black holds up better), just be sure to punch holes in the bottom corresponding to the drain holes. Another option would be to place a large pot or bucket inside the planter to hold the soil and plant.

By: Nancy M.

Nancy M. — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:21:12 +0000

The planter is finished and it looks great on our patio! Could you suggest any alternatives for the landscape fabric? I can only find the fabric in very large quantities.

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:18:02 +0000

Hi Nancy,
Glad it helped. We hope to post plans for the planter with it in the future but wanted to get it up as soon as possible since we have had several requests for it.

By: Nancy M.

Nancy M. — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:57:50 +0000

Thank you for posting the directions for the Patio Planter. I am nearly finished with the planter. It would have been helpful to have a schematic drawing, in addition to the photos, of each step.