This project requires two pallets (or 1-by-4-inch wood purchased from a home improvement store), a hole saw, a drill, and screws. A lot of soil will be needed to fill the box; consider reusing packing peanuts as filler if your planter will not be viewed from the back.
Amy has provided detailed cut plans and instructions at Her Tool Belt -- and a special section on how to disassemble pallets!
DIYers with a supply of pallets can upcycle them into just about any kind of planter, including a raised bed garden for vegetables, a window herb garden, and a terraced landscape centerpiece. Disassembling is not even necessary to build a beautiful and conveniently vertical garden!
Tip: Some pallets have been chemically treated and are inappropriate for growing food. Learn how to recognize chemically treated pallets so you can avoid using them to grow edibles.
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