This is a step-by-step tutorial for DIY outdoor planter boxes- great patio decor! Spring is here and summer is on the way. Everything just seems more colorful and brighter during spring and summer. So why not start decorating for these great seasons?! My favorite place to be during this time of the year is outside and my porch was in dire need of some color and life. Planters can be the cure for a bland lifeless porch or outdoor setting. These DIY planters give a homey feeling and can be personalized to your liking! They are great for your personal enjoyment and they will help spruce the place up a bit for your backyard parties. I hope you give this a try and have just as much fun as I did while making them. Now all I need are plants…enjoy!
DIY Outdoor Planter Boxes Tutorial
Outdoor Planter Supplies:
- Wooden boxes
- Spray paint
- Stencils
- Paintbrush
- Tarp
- Wood optional
- Staple gun optional
How To Make Outdoor Planter Boxes For Patio Decor:
- First thing is first you will need to get wooden boxes. You can easily make them or buy them. I bought mine, but if you want to go big or want a certain shape you can always make them.
Wooden boxes from Michael’s - Choose some base colors. I went with coral, white and a very bold blue. I went with my porch theme but the colors are also perfect for summer time!
- Now it is time to pull out your stencils. I suggest going with various shapes and sizes. I personally went with henna design type stencils to go with the theme of my porch.
- You can either spray paint the stencils or use paint and a paintbrush. I liked the look of spray paint more because it tends to look more rustic and it is a faster process.
Spray paint will give this a messy, rustic look - Once you are done with the color and you like the look of your boxes use a UV clear sealing spray. This will protect them from the weather and extend the life of your creation.
- I did not glue, staple or nail my boxes together. I suggest this because it gives you more options while decorating now and later!
- Now all you need are plants! I hope you enjoy!
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These are very cute. I am thinking about planting some tomatoes on my back porch but I would have to have something high enough so that the dogs won’t eat them.
My daughter just moved into her first place. This is a great idea to decorate an area right outside her from door. Thank you for sharing. Love it!
Ooh! I love these. My kids have a ton of little things that need to be organized, but that I don’t want just sitting out. These would be perfect for that!
I love how you did these. I need to add some color to my front porch. Where do you find wooden boxes like this?
Great idea! These are very cute! I’m not really artistic so I don’t think I can make mine beautiful as yours. Haha! Do you have any other designs that we can follow?
Your decorated crates are lovely!
Where did you find such large stencils? I would like to use the same pattern.
Thanks.