Mini Pond Planter

Difficulty: Intermediate

Liven up your outdoor space with our fun mini pond and planter project.

BLACK+DECKER rectangular wooden garden planter box with water feature, surrounded by green plants, outdoor setting.
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What you’ll need

  • 6ft x1ft planed timber boards
  • 4.0 x 50mm wood screws
  • Timber for base
  • 240g sandpaper
  • Damp seal paint
  • Oil/varnish/paint
  • Aggregate 

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

Cut two boards to 78cm for the planter sides and cut three 38cm pieces for the planter ends and divider.

Photo of BLACK+DECKER circular saw in use, cutting wood on a workbench outdoors, orange and black design.
Photo of person using BLACK+DECKER cordless drill to assemble a wooden shelf outdoors, grass and plants in background.

Step 2

Construct the outer frame using the wood screws.

Tip: always drill pilot holes before screwing.

Step 3

Slide the divider into the frame and screw into place.

BLACKDECKER cordless drill next to wooden box assembly outdoors, person wearing BLACKDECKER gloves.
Photo of BLACKDECKER cordless drill in use on a wooden box outdoors, person wearing gloves and blue shirt.

Step 4

Measure and cut the timber boards for the base, flip over and fix to the frame with wood screws.

Tip: drill drainage holes in the base of the planter section with an 8mm drill bit.

Step 5

Sand down with 240g paper.

BLACK+DECKER cordless random orbital sander being used to sand a wooden shelf outdoors, user wearing gloves.
Photo of hand painting black stain on light wood in a wooden box with a brush, BLACKDECKER BrandWebsites.

Step 6

Paint the inside of each compartment with damp seal paint.

Step 7

Stain exterior with oil/varnish of your choice, or paint.

Photo of person wearing BLACKDECKER gloves staining a wooden surface outdoors.
Photo of a BLACK+DECKER cordless tool on a table next to two people gardening with a wooden planter box outdoors.

Step 8

Fill planter side with aggregate first and then plants.

Step 9

Fill the pond side with water, plants and ornaments.

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