DECK TOMATO PLANTER PLANS
How to Build a Planter for
Growing Tomatoes
Here is a space-saving
planter for growing
tomatoes and other tall
garden plants that require
support. The design is
perfect for those with little
room for a garden. You can
grown tomatoes right on
your deck or patio. The
planter conceals a five-gallon
bucket or plastic planter,
which is easily removed at
the end of the season or to
get the soil ready for the
next crop. The trellis is
removable to access the
bucket. These handy planters are very functional and cost a lot
less to build than purchasing one from the store or online.
These downloadable DIY project plans will show you how to
build this deck tomato planter from a few boards that you can
pick up at your local home improvement store. This is a
weekend garden project that you will enjoy building. Once you
make one, you’ll want more!
Growing tomatoes on your deck or patio is convenient and quite easy. Tomato plants can even
add color and charm to otherwise boring areas. With planters and pots, you’ll have much better
control over the soil conditions, and if you follow a few simple rules you’ll have an abundant
crop of juicy red tomatoes during the summer.
First, be sure to place your planter where it gets plenty of sun. Your tomato plants like heat and
lots of sunlight. Place them in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun each day.
Don’t forget to water them. Your tomato plants require almost daily watering when it gets hot
outside. The more soil you have in your pot the better. A five gallon bucket is the minimum size
your should use - the roots require lots of room to grow. Don’t water your tomatoes so much
that the soil is soggy, though. They can get disease and rot if you’re not careful. Use mulch to
keep the soil moist.
Use a good quality potting soil and fertilize them as needed. You’ll also want to make sure you
get a variety of tomato that suitable for pots and containers. Do a little research and you’ll be
rewarded with very nice tomatoes.
Tomato plants require support, so be sure to have a trellis or stake handy. Tie your tomato plant
to a support as it grows and don’t be afraid to prune any branches that get too long. Don’t use
wire to tie up the tomato plant, as it can burn or cut the soft stems. Strips of cloth work well or
some loosely tied hemp rope. Happy gardening!
Contact:
jmarc@chesapeakecrafts.com
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.
PLANTER FEATURES:
•
Removable trellis stands 5 ft. tall.
•
Made with a 2 x 4 and some fence boards.
•
Conceals a five-gallon bucket for soil.
•
Great idea for square foot gardeners.
•
Space saving - can be placed on a deck or patio.
•
Planter is 5 ft. tall and over 18” wide.
•
Downloaded plans read like a book and include photos at
every step.
•
Great weekend project!
How to Build a Planter
for Growing Tomatoes
Here is a space-saving
planter for growing
tomatoes and other tall
garden plants that require
support. The design is
perfect for those with little
room for a garden. You
can grown tomatoes right
on your deck or patio. The
planter conceals a five-
gallon bucket or plastic
planter, which is easily
removed at the end of the
season or to get the soil
ready for the next crop.
The trellis is removable to
access the bucket. These handy planters are very functional
and cost a lot less to build than purchasing one from the
store or online. These downloadable DIY project plans will
show you how to build this deck tomato planter from a few
boards that you can pick up at your local home improvement
store. This is a weekend garden project that you will enjoy
building. Once you make one, you’ll want more!
Growing tomatoes on your deck or patio is convenient and
quite easy. Tomato plants can even add color and charm to
otherwise boring areas. With planters and pots, you’ll have
much better control over the soil conditions, and if you follow
a few simple rules you’ll have an abundant crop of juicy red
tomatoes during the summer.
First, be sure to place your planter where it gets plenty of
sun. Your tomato plants like heat and lots of sunlight. Place
them in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun
each day.
Don’t forget to water them. Your tomato plants require
almost daily watering when it gets hot outside. The more soil
you have in your pot the better. A five gallon bucket is the
minimum size your should use - the roots require lots of
room to grow. Don’t water your tomatoes so much that the
soil is soggy, though. They can get disease and rot if you’re
not careful. Use mulch to keep the soil moist.
Use a good quality potting soil and fertilize them as needed.
You’ll also want to make sure you get a variety of tomato that
suitable for pots and containers. Do a little research and
you’ll be rewarded with very nice tomatoes.
Tomato plants require support, so be sure to have a trellis or
stake handy. Tie your tomato plant to a support as it grows
and don’t be afraid to prune any branches that get too long.
Don’t use wire to tie up the tomato plant, as it can burn or cut
the soft stems. Strips of cloth work well or some loosely tied
hemp rope. Happy gardening!
Contact:
jmarc@chesapeakecrafts.com
PLANTER FEATURES:
•
Removable trellis stands 5 ft. tall.
•
Made with a 2 x 4 and some fence boards.
•
Conceals a five-gallon bucket for soil.
•
Great idea for square foot gardeners.
•
Space saving - can be placed on a deck or patio.
•
Planter is 5 ft. tall and over 18” wide.
•
Downloaded plans read like a book and include photos at
every step.
•
Great weekend project!
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.
