Added Info FINE GARDENING #58 Nov-Dec 1997 pg. 6
Lots of pots. Advice on what to look for when purchasing plant containers.
FINE GARDENING #55 May-Jun 1997 pg. 70
Tips on recycling old housewares for use as planters.
FINE GARDENING #70 Nov-Dec 1999 pg. 76
Save money on pots. How to use inexpensive plastic paint buckets as flower pots.
FLOWER & GARDEN Feb-Mar 1983 (v.27#2) pg. 40
Make your own "hypertufa" containers for a dish garden by using peat moss, vermiculite and portland cement.
FLOWER & GARDEN Feb-Mar 1985 (v.29#2) pg. 58
Double potting for potted plants. May be used indoors or outdoors, where temperatures are hot and dry.
FLOWER & GARDEN Apr-May 1985 (v.29#3) pg. 10
How to make and plant a wall-hung planter.
FLOWER & GARDEN Apr-May 1987 (v.31#3) pg. 28
Roll-away patio garden. Planter (3x4-ft.) has a bottom of pegboard for drainage. Casters are installed on each corner.
FLOWER & GARDEN Feb-Mar 1988 (v.32#2) pg. 46
Choosing and using the right plant container.
FLOWER & GARDEN Dec 1991-Jan 1992 (v.35#6) pg. 17
Simple wooden platform lifts outdoor flowerpots so excess water drains away.
FLOWER & GARDEN Aug-Sep 1994 (v.38#4) pg. 24
Tip tells how to use a planter to surround a standing water spigot to make it more attractive.
GARDEN GATE #28 Aug 1999 pg. 4
Child size wheelbarrow has sides shaped like a rabbit. Adapted from a Victorian pattern. May also be used as a plant container.
HANDMADE #11 Nov-Dec 1983 (v.3#4) pg. 101, 64
Make your own barrel planters. Thirteen staves and the bottom are cut from redwood. Barrel is held together with metal straps.
HANDY ANDY Apr 1979 (v.3#7) pg. 8
Make your own clay flower pots.
HANDY ANDY Mar 1981 (v.5#6) pg. 58
Mobile planters are attractive, easy to build and easy to relocate.
HARROWSMITH #50 Aug-Sep 1983 (v.8#2) pg. 53
Box gardens. Making pots for outdoor plants from plastic, clay, metal, wood, and concrete.
HARROWSMITH #78 Mar-Apr 1988 (v.12#6) pg. 97
Outdoor planter box of wood.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Mar 1963 pg. 36
Patio planter.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Mar 1963 pg. 80
Redwood modular design.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Jan-Feb 1965 (v.34#1) pg. 29
Five whimsical indoor planters. (1) Stenciled seed box that holds three 6" diameter pots. (2) Decoy planter. (3) Oak tree with three shelves in the "leafy" top for potted plants. (4) Pine watering can with compartments for a pot and for small gardening tools. (5) Tulip-and-picket fence" box that holds an 18" metal planter.
HOME MECHANIX #681 Jan 1985 (v.81) pg. 64
Plywood plant carrier that makes moving large potted plants easier.
HOME MECHANIX #681 Jan 1985 (v.81) pg. 72
In-deck planter for decks that are 18" or less above grade. Plants grow in the soil beneath the deck.
HOME MECHANIX #683 Mar 1985 (v.81) pg. 54
Planter boxes for dwarf fruit trees are built from 2x4s with a 1x6 cap.
HOME MECHANIX #683 Mar 1985 (v.81) pg. 54
Custom-fitted wire mesh protects indoor potted plants from digging by cats or dogs.
HOME MECHANIX #738 Oct 1989 (v.85) pg. 37
Creating a plant ledge that caps off an enclosed interior space (36"x72") in a larger area with exposed beams and rafters. The plant ledge is lined with copper and includes a drain and irrigation system for watering the plants.
HOME MECHANIX #801 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 (v.91) pg. 79
Indoor tree. Tips on a dozen tree-like plants that will flourish in medium or artifical light, plus suggestions for distinctive plant boxes.
HOMEOWNER Oct 1984 (v.9#8) pg. 46
Yard perks. Do-it-yourself accessories for making your yard better looking and better living. Includes benches, planters, arbors, trellis, gazebo, pergola, fences, etc.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1987 (v.12#5) pg. 31
Sketch shows how to make a self-watering planter that replaces the porcelain top on a toilet tank. Wooden frame holds flower pots, and wicks extend into the tank from the bottom of each pot for watering.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #5 Spring 1977 (v.2#1) pg. 31
Simple, inexpensive way to build planters. Three variations of durable outdoor planting containers shown. All start with a basic four-piece wooden box. Photos show details of construction steps. Est. cost per box: $6.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #5 Spring 1977 (v.2#1) pg. 58
How to build a free-form deck that includes a fountain-pool, unique planter benches, and a light-and-sound post.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1979 (v.4#3) pg. 44
Simple box container you can build for growing vegetables in planters.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1979 (v.4#3) pg. 64
Mobile planter to build from pine, fir or redwood. Large enough to hold a dwarf tree.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1979 (v.4#5) pg. 63
Build a simple rustic planter from redwood with a circular tile in the center for a raised planting.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1980 (v.5#3) pg. 40
How to invert an old tire for use as a planter or miniature raised garden bed.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1980 (v.5#4) pg. 9
Tip: Repair a cracked flower pot by wrapping it with sisal twine.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1981 (v.6#3) pg. 13
Tip: Use fiberglass insulation and window screen in bottom of flower pots to keep dirt from seeping out.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1981 (v.6#4) pg. 14
Easy-root-care planter. Wooden planter with a removable base allows the roots of potted shrubs to be easily trimmed to avoid becoming "root bound".
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1983 (v.8#2) pg. 47
Hose clamps recommended as feet for containers of plants.
KITCHEN GARDEN #18 Dec 1998-Jan 1999 pg. 18
How to use large shards of terra-cotta pots to protect new plantings.
KITCHEN GARDENER #21 Jun-Jul 1999 pg. 7
Garden bed in a bag. Plastic bag of composted cow manure with top cut off is set amongst foliage and used as a planter.
KITCHEN GARDENER #23 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 6
Gingham bird plant pot holder.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Summer 1980 (v.25#2) pg. 74, 114
Machine quilted satin Swan Planter.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jan-Feb 1981 (v.26#1) pg. 73, 153
Small quilted planter boxes are made from muslin and cardboard. They feature leaf patterns machine-stitched on sides.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS May-Jun 1982 (v.27#3) pg. 71
Planter is shaped like a baby carriage. Made from plastic canvas and yarn.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS May-Jun 1983 (v.28#3) pg. 45, 82
Tips on two ways to dress up flower pots: stenciled designs and a fabric slipcover.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jun 1987 (v.32#3) pg. 47
Octagon-shaped redwood bucket with brass pull trim and casters.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #453 Feb 1966 (v.62) pg. 108
Build a beautiful redwood planter. Pentagon shaped unit stands 14" tall and is tapered from top to bottom. Built of 2x6 redwood (8 linear feet) and 1x8 redwood (20 linear feet).
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #555 Aug 1974 (v.70) pg. 64
The wonders of redwood. A look at the unique features of redwood for many shop projects. Description of redwood grading. Includes plans for a redwood planter.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #560 Jan 1975 (v.71) pg. 32
Stone walls you can make. How to lay up retaining walls using either the wet or dry mortar method. Also shows how to cast a planter box from concrete.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #567 Aug 1975 (v.71) pg. 64
How to build a wall-hung planter with a framed mirror back. Planter is 11" wide, 9" deep and 24" long.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #593 Oct 1977 (v.73) pg. 90D
A potpourri of backyard benches, pots, and planters. Made from exterior plywood and treated lumber.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #623 Apr 1980 (v.76) pg. 56
Freestanding planter and storage box for outdoor use.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #638 Jul 1981 (v.77) pg. 80K
Outdoor planter box made from wood has built-in casters to facilitate moving.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #638 Jul 1981 (v.77) pg. 80P
Build a super-simple wooden planter from exterior plywood and 2x2 lumber. Unit measures 3-ft. square and 18" high.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #649 Jun 1982 (v.78) pg. 66H
A multi-level, S-shaped brick and stone planter and retaining wall.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #661 Jun 1983 (v.79) pg. 48
How to make tin lanterns and plant pots from tin cans. Open designs are burned out with an acetylene torch.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #56 Mar-Apr 1979 pg. 162
How to turn an old battered boat into a planter.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #62 Mar-Apr 1980 pg. 78
Tip: Use recycled washing machine tubs as outdoor planters.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #70 Jul-Aug 1981 pg. 116
Concrete alchemy. How to get started in the business of casting and selling small concrete planters.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #75 May-Jun 1982 pg. 138
Pattern for a wooden flower pot or planter in the shape of a high-top shoe.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Summer-Fall 1980 (v.11#2) pg. 15
Crochet a "duck" flowerpot caddy.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Mar-Apr 1985 (v.8#2) pg. 15, 38, 49
Make a needlepoint "windmill" design plant holder.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY May-Jun 1985 (v.8#3) pg. 17, 47
Tip: Convert tree stumps into planter boxes by hollowing them out.
ORGANIC GARDENING Mar 1981 (v.28#3) pg. 25
Patio pot holders. Show off your plants in these easy-to-build containers consisting of simple plywood boxes with decorative exteriors and casters.
ORGANIC GARDENING Apr 1983 (v.30#4) pg. 108
Clean clay flower pots with vinegar.
ORGANIC GARDENING Jan 1985 (v.32#1) pg. 22
Portable redwood container on casters is an 8 cu.ft. box designed to hold a dwarf fruit tree. Insert explains how to train a container shrub.
ORGANIC GARDENING May 1988 (v.35#5) pg. 76
Tip explains how to make a self-watering flat for use with soil blocks, peat pots, etc.
ORGANIC GARDENING Mar 1994 (v.41#3) pg. 103
Make simple Christmas gifts using photographic snapshots. Includes greeting cards, photo memory box, photo montage table, photo planter, photo memo pad and photo place mat.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1978 (v.7#8) pg. 65
Outdoor planter and barbecue grill unit.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1963 (v.120#1) pg. 121
Make a planter from bleach or detergent bottle.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1963 (v.120#2) pg. 146
Brick planter made without mortar.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1963 (v.120#4) pg. 149
Square redwood planter box for large plants.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1965 (v.124#1) pg. 127
Log planter box carved out with a chain saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1966 (v.125#4) pg. 150
Wooden form in which to cast concrete planter boxes 12" square at base and 16" square at top.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1966 (v.126#3) pg. 114
Decorative bathroom planter, using plastic plants, replaces toilet tank cover.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1967 (v.128#2) pg. 135
Simple rustic planter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1968 (v.130#5) pg. 146
Early-American clock planter includes shelf for alarm clock and trough at the bottom to hold a plant.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1969 (v.132#2) pg. 162
Wheelbarrow planter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1970 (v.133#6) pg. 135
Early American mini-shelf is a wall-hung unit with small storage cabinet, decorative picture door and small planter box.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1972 (v.137#3) pg. 138
Two planters made by cutting one whiskey barrel in half. Est. cost: $19.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1972 (v.137#4) pg. 132
Two styles of large outdoor planter boxes built from tongue and groove redwood.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1972 (v.138#2) pg. 75
Outdoor planter is built into a niche in a privacy fence.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1972 (v.138#2) pg. 76
Five projects you can make for your home or yard. Includes a strawberry barrel.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1973 (v.139#5) pg. 88
Interesting planter box is made of plywood and decorated by gluing dominos all over the outside.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1974 (v.142#2) pg. 176
Four styles of wooden planter boxes for your patio. Three are basically box designs, with various decorative treatments. The fourth is an octagon-shaped planter on casters.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1975 (v.144#2) pg. 90
Five easy planters and benches for your deck.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1976 (v.145#4) pg. 135
Enclose a wall-hung sink with a planter box on either side.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 106
Twelve great planters or pot holders you can build. Most construction is from wood.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1978 (v.149#5) pg. 132
Four projects to build for a family room that are attractive and easy to maintain. (1) Plywood planter boxes. (2) Painted wall shelf. (3) Cushioned corner lounge. (4) A checkerboard floor graphic.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1979 (v.151#2) pg. 132
How to reap a rich food harvest from small garden plots. (1) 100 sq.ft. raised garden. (2) Tomato tower. (3) Freestanding trellis. (4) Dowel trellis. (5) String trellis. (6) Planter boxes.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1980 (v.153#3) pg. 157
Three planter boxes. (1) Trellis planter for vines. (2) Hanging cage planter. (3) Large-capacity floor planter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1980 (v.154#2) pg. 88
Four planters you can build. Three are made of redwood. The 4th is a roll-around base to be used beneath a heavy indoor house plant.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1981 (v.155#3) pg. 132
Flower box is made from a length of aluminum rain gutter with gutter caps at the ends.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1983 (v.159#6) pg. 105
Six outdoor classics in redwood. (1) Barbecue cart. (2) Chaise longue. (3) Telephone caddy. (4) Planter box. (5) Beverage serving tray. (6) Table.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1984 (v.161#7) pg. 94
Tip: Rusty brake drums make excellent planters.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1987 (v.164#6) pg. 57
Pretty patio. Five great ways to spruce up a plain concrete patio. Construction plans for a tiered planter, planter bench, planter box, corner planter, and steps.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1988 (v.165#8) pg. 88
Flower wheelbarrow in redwood.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1964 (v.184#5) pg. 147
Five flower boxes for your porch or patio.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1964 (v.185#1) pg. 108
Hutch-style, wall-hung planter features an 18"x5" planter box under two glass fronted doors that enclose three 5"-high display shelves for knick-knacks.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1966 (v.189#4) pg. 178
Redwood planter for the patio is almost 3 ft. square and 22" high.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1967 (v.191#3) pg. 136
Large brick planters can be built faster by lining the inside with concrete patio blocks.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1971 (v.199#1) pg. 112
Outdoor planter box built from fieldstone is topped with redwood to form a bench.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1972 (v.201#2) pg. 82
Modular wooden planter boxes of different sizes and heights can be interlocked to form straight or angular arrangements. Built of pine.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1973 (v.203#1) pg. 108
A 24" square end table features a built-in planter box in half the top and a magazine shelf. Built of pine and oak. Est. cost: $20.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1973 (v.203#6) pg. 113
Three simple steps to a lively sun deck. (1) Add outdoor "grass" carpet, (2) Add a decorative railing and (3) Top the railing with a planter box made from aluminum guttering.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1978 (v.212#4) pg. 114
Wooden deck accessories. (1) Knock-down table. (2) Barbecue carrier trays for carrying food, etc. from inside. (3) Cube-shape stools. (4) Planter which holds 3 flower pots. (5) Magazine rack.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1980 (v.216#5) pg. 122
"Organ-pipe" planters are made from waferboard panels.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1983 (v.223#1) pg. 102
How to convert a wooden barrel into two "stair-step" planter boxes.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1984 (v.225#1) pg. 89
Planter fences and pergolas. (1) Gateway pergola with an oriental theme combined with a privacy fence. (2) Large planter box topped with a pergola. (3) Planter fence where each section has three tiers of planter boxes built in between the 4x6 posts. This sturdy fence could double as a retaining wall.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1987 (v.231#2) pg. 72
Hide an eyesore in your yard (Septic tank cover, telephone pole, etc.) by enclosing or surrounding with a small raised deck that doubles as a planter box.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Mar 1988 (v.3#3) pg. 44
Wooden bucket type planter.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS #214 Feb 1963 (v.34#2) pg. 85
How to construct an open planter rail for a deck. The 10" deep by 12" wide planter is designed to run from post to post, with a 1x6 rail 18" above the top of the planter.
SUNSET Jul 1977 (v.159#1) pg. 86
How to make inexpensive garden planters from flue tiles and sewer pipe.
SUNSET Jan 1978 (v.160#1) pg. 50
How to build a planter on wheels with a screen to support a vine. Can be used to hide garbage cans, woodpile, etc.
SUNSET Mar 1978 (v.160#3) pg. 152
How to make a planter from volcanic rock.
SUNSET Mar 1978 (v.160#3) pg. 246
How to build a combination planter and bench unit from 4x4s. Est. cost (for two planters with an 8 ft. bench between them): $55.
SUNSET Apr 1978 (v.160#4) pg. 158
A 6-ft. planter trough has C-shaped trim and a 1x3 rim.
SUNSET Aug 1978 (v.161#2) pg. 109
How to add extra drainage slits and holes in a clay pot so it can be used for orchids.
SUNSET Jun 1979 (v.162#6) pg. 194
Tip: How to prevent the theft of an outdoor container plant by installing a hidden lock.
SUNSET Jul 1979 (v.163#1) pg. 110
Photo shows a combination swinging gate and planter. When gate is closed it appears to be a fixed wall.
SUNSET Sep 1979 (v.163#3) pg. 106
How to make a stone "sink" planter for a miniature garden. This replica of old-time English troughs is made from hypertufa concrete mixture cast over a chicken wire frame.
SUNSET Oct 1979 (v.163#4) pg. 100
Another way to make a stone "sink" using a wooden frame for outer and inner molds.
SUNSET Oct 1979 (v.163#4) pg. 253
Low wooden retaining wall includes a shallow planter at the base of the exposed side.
SUNSET Mar 1980 (v.164#3) pg. 190
Open-face homemade planters have a redwood bottom and end pieces. The sides are covered with wire mesh. Mesh is backed with sphagnum moss and soil fills the center
SUNSET Apr 1980 (v.164#4) pg. 112
Deck bench/planter combination. Half-barrels serve as both planters and bench supports.
SUNSET Jul 1981 (v.167#1) pg. 92
Handsome plant box, firewood box, etc. is made by gluing up stacks of 2x2 lumber.
SUNSET Dec 1981 (v.167#6) pg. 118
Make pottery planters from clay tiles you make yourself.
SUNSET Mar 1983 (v.170#3) pg. 141
Build simple wooden boxes to conceal (dress up) plant pots.
SUNSET Dec 1983 (v.171#6) pg. 86
Tips on building deck planters (post-mounted planter boxes).
SUNSET Mar 1984 (v.172#3) pg. 234
Tips on making a bench planter "rail" for your deck.
SUNSET Jul 1984 (v.173#1) pg. 146
Six-legged planter can be built to any size, even large enough to hold a tree. Style replicates planters used along the curbs in Helsinki, Finland.
SUNSET Jul 1985 (v.175#1) pg. 82
Potted-plant sleeve is made from 1x2 slats threaded on cords.
SUNSET Aug 1986 (v.177#2) pg. 84
Tip: Raised planter is made by using lag screws and malleable iron washers to bolt horizontal 2x8s to 4x4 corner posts.
SUNSET Nov 1986 (v.177#5) pg. 155
How to choose and preserve whiskey or wine barrels and redwood planter tubs.
SUNSET Mar 1987 (v.178#3) pg. 196
Two-person pot lifter for carrying heavy flower pots, octagonal planter tubs, etc.
SUNSET Apr 1988 (v.180#4) pg. 248
Things to remember when gardening in plastic pots. Tips on selection and use.
SUNSET Nov 1988 (v.181#5) pg. 238
Four styles of planters made of redwood. (1) Smooth-sided square. (2) Hefty ridged planter for larger plants. (3) Undulating molding ("wiggle board") facing. (4) A woven look with 12 sides.
SUNSET Jun 1989 (v.182#6) pg. 94
Three interlocking containers, built from tongue-and-groove decking with cedar facing, serve as plant boxes and a fish pond.
SUNSET Jul 1989 (v.183#1) pg. 145
A variety of garden planters, carts, shelves and hangers to show off your outdoor plants and make plant care easier.
WOMAN'S DAY May 22 1979 (v.42#10) pg. 102, 154
Cachepot flower pot is an arrangement of crown molding and pine strips that can be wrapped around a large flower pot to make it more attractive.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 17 1979 (v.42#12) pg. 84, 112
Zigzag planter with 3 compartments for plants, one above the other.
WOMAN'S DAY Aug 5 1980 (v.43#13) pg. 154
Plywood box flower holder has a yellow duck pattern on two sides.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 6 1982 (v.45#8) pg. 139
Twig furnishings. Make a simple table and a cabin-style planter from small tree limbs.
WOMAN'S DAY May 18 1982 (v.45#10) pg. 16, 135
Wraparound pot covers. Strips of spruce bound together with wire and staples hold nursery plants in their original pots. Est. cost: $8 for 3 covers.
WOMAN'S DAY Jun 15 1982 (v.45#11) pg. 86, 152
Easy to make checkerboard box (bottomless) as a plant sleeve.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 3 1984 (v.47#8) pg. 44, 121
Make two wooden plant carriers that have room for six pots each.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 3 1984 (v.47#8) pg. 44, 121
Hexagonal "slipcover" for a plain clay pot is made of pine lattice slightly stained.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 3 1984 (v.47#8) pg. 44, 121
A half-barrel planter with floral stencil border patterns.
WOMAN'S DAY Jun 12 1984 (v.47#11) pg. 113, 144
Use conch shells and shell-trimmed pots to plant flowers in.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 10 1984 (v.47#12) pg. 91, 134
Make "rocking-horse" planter out of pine.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 23 1984 (v.48#2) pg. 90, 154
Large outdoor planters consist of a 2x4 framework covered with weather-resistant cedar fencing.
WOOD MAGAZINE #24 Aug 1988 (v.5#4) pg. 68
Redwood plant tub can be built with either 10 sides or 12 sides. Two lengths of rope around the outside of the tub are decorative and don't actually hold the tub together.
WOODSMITH #3 May 1979 pg. 3
Redwood planter bucket has an octagonal shape and tapered sides. Includes instructions for cutting a tapered bevel (a compound angle) using a table saw.
WOODSMITH #16 Jul 1981 pg. 10
Cylindrical wooden drum features tambour sides. It can serve as a wastebasket, planter box, base for a circular glass-topped table, etc.
WOODSMITH #40 Jul-Aug 1985 pg. 10
Plant or flower box is made from elm. Construction features wedge-locked mortise and tenon joints. Planter measures 30" long, 14" wide and 9" deep.
WOODWORKER #1013 Apr 1978 (v.82) pg. 151
Knock-down plant trough (planter box or window box) is held together with wooden wedges.
WOODWORKER #1075 Jun 1983 (v.87) pg. 377
24 gently-curved wooden slats are positioned vertically and joined with short dowel spacers and a wooden disk into a circular pattern to support a flower pot. Overall dimensions: 372mm diameter, 352mm tall (15"x14").
WOODWORKER Jul 1988 (v.92#7) pg. 626
Planter box made from marine plywood is covered with cork tile and supported on a decorative 4-leg stand. Box measures 9"x6"x27".
WOODWORKER Jul 1989 (v.93#7) pg. 628
Wooden wheelbarrow may also be used as a planter box.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1977 (v.1#4) pg. 12
Turn a "basket weave" pattern bowl or flowerpot. Blank is made by stacking and laminating octagonal frames and then turning on a faceplate.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1980 (v.4#4) pg. 9
Lighted wall planter. A contemporary style planter built from oak plywood, with oak and walnut edging. Features two built-in spotlights, one for each plant compartment.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1983 (v.7#6) pg. 40
Decorative planter shaped like a wheelbarrow. Made of wood. The box measures 20"x12"x12". The handles are 40" long.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1987 (v.11#3) pg. 38
Tip shows how to make a wall planter from a metal dustpan.
WORKBASKET Sep 1978 (v.43#12) pg. 22
Crocheted pineapple pattern cachepot to fit a 4" flowerpot.
WORKBASKET Sep 1980 (v.45#10) pg. 22
Crochet a cover to fit a 12-ounce instant frosting can, turning it into a flower pot.
WORKBASKET Oct 1986 (v.52#1) pg. 30
Interesting copper planter.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1963 (v.19#5) pg. 46
Wall-hung planter made from wooden salad bowls is 16"x12".
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1964 (v.20#1) pg. 13
Wooden wheelbarrow used as planter.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1965 (v.21#5) pg. 55
Lathe turnings from scrap wood. Includes cup and saucer, mug, and flower pot and saucer.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1967 (v.23#3) pg. 44
Cherry planter. Unique planter (or vase) made by gluing two bowl-shaped discs face-to-face and cutting out the upper portion to form a handle.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1967 (v.23#5) pg. 14
Wall-hung planter box has a built-in towel bar.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1968 (v.24#1) pg. 25
Combination bookcase and dry-sink planter built from 1x12 pine with handtools.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1968 (v.24#4) pg. 32
Outdoor wall-hung planter is made from redwood.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1969 (v.25#3) pg. 14
Decorative planter box is shaped like a two-wheel cart drawn by two oxen.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1969 (v.25#6) pg. 16
Planter box 18"x30" includes drainage tray.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1970 (v.26#4) pg. 49
Ladle planter. Wall-hung planter is made from a wooden bowl with a 16" handle attached.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1971 (v.27#6) pg. 37
Strip planters can be made from stock as small as 1/4" square or as large as 4x4s or railroad ties. Strip planters are square boxes with "log cabin" corners.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1973 (v.29#4) pg. 22
How to build barrel furniture by making your own barrels. Includes instructions for making the staves and building a table, a chair, a bucket, and two styles of planters.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1974 (v.30#3) pg. 32
Wishing-well planter is built from exterior plywood and finished with Z-brick.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1974 (v.30#4) pg. 48
Antiqued planter is 12" square and stands 9" high. Planter is built from pine and surface is distressed before staining.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1975 (v.31#3) pg. 18
Movable screen has planter boxes on each side. Unit is constructed from plywood with Z-Brick facing.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1976 (v.32#2) pg. 59
How to make a four-tiered wooden planter. The four square box-like frames decrease in size from 15" square at the top to 12" square at the bottom.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1977 (v.33#6) pg. 123
"Chinese Chippendale" planter is cast from concrete.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1978 (v.34#2) pg. 54
Unique design for three sizes of wooden planter boxes that can stand separately or be stacked in a multi-level cluster by joining them with dowels through the holes in each of the box's six sides.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1978 (v.34#6) pg. 56
Electric service post in the corner of a yard is hidden by placing a wooden barrel over it and installing a planter box on the top.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1979 (v.35#6) pg. 38
Planter boxes with four legs are decorated with animal heads. Pattern included for lion head and ram head. Built entirely of wood.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1980 (v.36#1) pg. 46
Decorative planter boxes. Wooden frames feature decorative tile inserts. Build in various heights to create a terrace effect.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1981 (v.37#2) pg. 4
Outdoor L-shape planter is built from stone, brick, or concrete blocks and doubles as a retaining wall.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1981 (v.37#2) pg. 52
Clean out the wood scrap box. Build this wood-block planter basket from 108 wooden blocks (measuring about 3/4"x1.25"x2.75").
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1981 (v.37#2) pg. 76
A collection of plant containers for every outdoor location.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1984 (v.40#3) pg. 100
Planter boxes hide concrete foundation and ease cultivation. Build wooden planter boxes lined with plastic sheeting.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1985 (v.41#3) pg. 78
Dress up a wood, clay or plastic planter by covering it with ceramic tile.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1987 (v.43#3) pg. 62
Deck railing is fitted with removable planter boxes. Adapt an existing railing to accept flower boxes or incorporate this railing design into your deck.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1988 (v.44#3) pg. 50
Display bench for flowers. Miniature slatted bench with an awning serves to hold a flower box.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1988 (v.44#3) pg. 62