Not shown in the pictures, but these are self-watering SIP (sub-irrigated) planters. I lined the planters with 20-mil pond liner, then drilled outlet holes and installed a rain barrel valve spigot kit on the back. The bottom is filled with 4" corrugated piping. Fill pipe is hidden at the back.

The cage mesh is made from the same material as window/door screening. I know squirrels could still chew through it if they really wanted to, but we're hoping that applying some animal pest repellent spray on the mesh will deter them for now.

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24 Comments

  1. haydenzhaute

    oh i love these!! such a great idea i may use for my garden

  2. Looks awesome! Any chance you can post the build list and dimensions?

  3. bestkittens

    These are seriously wonderful OP!

    Self irrigating for the win.

    I’m excited for your fruit filled summer.

  4. FluidAir1184

    Do you need a second wife?? Because this is top tier husband of the lifetime stuff 😉 LOL.. Seriously, this absolutely perfect!!

  5. Just_A_Regular_Guy34

    Dang I love that cage design! Looks sturdy and aesthetic. How did you end up fastening those 45deg braces? Did you just nail/screw them in?

  6. Rimworldjobs

    I’ll be your wife if you build me some too.

  7. stickman07738

    Nice ! Do you have anchored to the back railing? I would worry about eind snd rsin toppling them

  8. colormeslowly

    wow this is nice – r/woodworking or if you are a beginner r/BeginnerWoodWorking would appreciate this!

  9. Tall-Bed-5064

    Wow, sir you’re amazing! My neighbor makes raised beds but his don’t look like yours.

  10. Fit-Ant1848

    That is so awesome!! Can’t wait till my husband retires from the Navy and has the time to actually be able to do stuff like woodworking so I can get dope garden beds lol. Really great work 👏🏼

  11. Those are really cool. I like that they are screened in. I buy them.

  12. Clean_Worth4179

    Yesssss, o know that she is very proud of you for doing that for her!!

  13. Darkest_Elemental

    These are vety nicely done.
    I have but one small concern being there is no way for polinators to get in and polinate your plants.

    Chicken wire or metal wire fencing with holes large enough for only polinators to get through might be something to consider

  14. Izacundo1

    Turned out good for your Tomato’s what? Haha just kidding. Those look amazing!

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