How To Make Self Watering Raised Planters / Garden Beds from Composite Decking

November 14, 2019

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Today on Modern Builds I’m using composite decking and angle aluminum to create raised garden boxes that will never give way to the elements. The color of the wood won’t fade and water won’t damage the decking material or make the aluminum legs rust. I also added a drip-irrigation to help conserve water and make watering these planters more convenient.

I used organic soil and plants in this DIY planter to celebrate Home Depot’s involvement with the Greenbuild Conference. They are sending me, alongside some other youtube Makers to Greenbuild to check out the eco-friendly materials and technologies being exhibited.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qYzSQCboXE&t=142s

MATERIAL AND SUPPLES:
Gorilla 9 oz. Max Strength Construction Adhesive Clear
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709258/8154
DIG Patio Drip Irrigation Kit
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709259/8154
Fiberon ArmorGuard 15/16 in. x 5-1/4 in. x 8 ft. Brazilian Walnut Square Edge Capped Composite Decking Board
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709256/8154
Everbilt 1-1/2 in. x 96 in. Aluminum Angle Bar with 1/8 in. Thick
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709257/8154
Dewalt #6 Countersink 9/64 in. High Speed Steel Drill Bit
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709262/8154
Everbilt #6 x 3/4 in. Phillips Flat Head Zinc Plated Wood Screw (100-Pack)
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709263/8154
Rust-Oleum 12 oz. Satin Oregano General Purpose Spray Paint
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709261/8154
Bonnie Plants 606 Broccoli-Lieutenant Pack
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709314/8154
Miracle-Gro Nature’s Care 1.5 cu. ft. Organic Garden Soil
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709266/8154
Bonnie Plants 606 Lettuce-Romaine Green Pack
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709315/8154
Scotts Weedout 3 ft. x 50 ft. 10-Year Landscape Fabric
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709265/8154
Bonnie Plants Oregano- Italian
http://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1990613/709268/8154

The Home Depot’s Eco Options program was created to address global concerns in the products they sell including carbon emissions, water scarcity, air quality, waste, etc. They recognize the best of their products in 6 categories: energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable forestry, healthy home, clean air and circular economy. Eco-friendly products they highlight are LED bulbs, organic garden, EGO blowers, trimmers and generators, and BEHR low VOC paint.

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