How to Build a PVC Planter, Continued

• Ron suggested that this project would be a great one to do with kids. An adult should do the cutting but an older child could easily do the assembly.

• Ron referred to the drawing before he attached the two long pieces, or legs, that supported the top tier of the planter. He would attach those pieces next.

• Ron turned the planter upside down in order to install the rear legs. He would also install the base, which he had assembled separately, from this position.

• Because he had to glue all four of the legs to the base at the same time, Ron conducted a test fit first to make sure everything was going to line up.

• Once Ron applied the primer and cement to the legs and connectors, he would not have much time before it set up, so he would have to move very quickly.

• After some very quick work, Ron assembled the bottom base perfectly and pressed down firmly on all the attachments.

3. Finishing touches:

• Ron applied a couple of coats of green spray paint to the PVC pipe.

• Next, he added some good quality potting soil to the plastic planters.

RESULTS:

Ron added some plants to his planter box and his project was complete. It might be difficult to believe that you could make such a good-looking planter out of PVC pipe, but Ron was quite pleased with his result. One thing he especially liked about the planter was that it was almost maintenance free - everything was plastic.