3 FT. TRUG PLANTER PLANS
How to Build a Raised Garden Trug Planter
Unique raised garden bed design! These trug-shaped planters have
plenty of room for growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers. No more
bending over! You can build it yourself and be the envy of all your
gardening neighbors. The downloadable woodworking plans read
like a book and include photos at every step. The design is similar to
the popular Veg-Trug planter, but has an X-shaped, sturdy frame.
There are no nails; everything is screwed and bolted together. The
instructional guide shows you how to build the planter out of long-
lasting treated lumber, but you can also make it out of standard
lumber and paint it if you’d like.
Cute! This small version
of the raised trug planter
is the perfect size for
decks and patios.
Instructions for adding
the optional shelf is
included in the plans. This
is a good planter for
herbs and lettuce.
38” x 24.5” wide x 33.5” tall.
RAISED BED GARDENING
Raised bed gardening is an effective and efficient way to grow
vegetables and herbs. The soil conditions can be controlled much easier,
and you don’t have the compaction you find in the ground. This allows
roots to grow quickly in a well-drained and loose environment. Elevated
garden beds allow you to fertilize and remove weeds easier too. Those
with little room for an actual garden will find raised beds a useful
alternative. Those gardeners with disabilities can enjoy gardening with a
raised garden too. Kneeling and bending over is eliminated, so your back
will thank you!
Downloadable woodworking plans include
pictures and easy to follow instructions.
The plans read like a book, with actual
construction photos explained in detail at
every step. Material and tool lists included.
Plans are in PDF format and can viewed on
your computer or you can print them on 8.5
x 11 paper.