How to make a wooden window box
Mark Rayner adds instant colour to an outside window ledge with this easy project.
You will need: 40mm galvanised jolt head nails, timber offcuts for front trim, we used a 15mm x 20mm garden stake, two 1.2m treated fence palings, exterior PVA glue, potted colour, drill with 15mm drill bit, hammer, paintbrush, paint stirrer, pencil, sandpaper and a saw. Resene Woodsman Penetrating Oil Stain, tinted Resene Grey Green.
To get the look: Mark painted the window ledge with Resene Lumbersider, tinted to Resene English Holly.
Some planting ideas: We used some potted colour for instant appeal, but this window box could also be used for growing small succulents, ornamental grasses or culinary herbs.
Here's another option: The window box could also be painted with Resene Lumbersider, tinted to any colour from the Resene Range. Make sure you prime the wood first, with Resene Quick Dry.
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the timber to make three 600mm and two 110mm lengths.
Step 2
Assemble the base, sides and back of the window box, as shown, fixing with PVa glue and nails.
Step 3
Place the front into position, fixing with PVA glue and nails.
Step 4
Measure, mark and cut two 600mm lengths of trim and fit to the front of the window box, as shown. Allow glue to dry.
Step 5
Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
Step 6
Drill 3 x 15mm drainage holes in the base of the window box.
Step 7
Carefully stir the Resene Woodsman stain before applying the first coat to the planter. Leave for 24 hours, then apply the final coat.