Follow this step-by-step tutorial and woodworking plan to assemble this large outdoor DIY monogram planter with letters of your choice for a welcoming and personalized front porch decor.
DIY monogram planter planter
This beautiful DIY monogram planter went viral on Facebook with over 125,000 shares in just two days. Not only is the impatiens in bloom beautiful, but this monogram planter is also great for practicing compound miter saws.
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First create the base or back of the letter. This was done using a 1×12 and a Kreg jig all together.
Assemble letter shapes
Attach all the pieces together using a klegg jig.
build a side
Next, attach 1×4 cedar wood to complete the sides. Make all cuts using a compound miter saw. Each piece is held together with brad nails and wood glue.
Add planter shelf
Next, we completed the inner planter slats using 1×6 cedar with a mitered back. Use brad nails to hold it in place at a 45 degree angle from the side. Next is his 1×3, “frame” letter trim for the front piece.
plant a monogram
that’s all! ! It’s a bit complicated, but I made it like this: Detailed woodworking plans for many letters (and more to come!), we’ve made cutting as easy as possible.
watch the growth
Can I build it out of pine instead? Of course, if you’re a DIY enthusiast, you can always change the material. However, common pine boards (or plain wood boards) don’t last long outdoors and tend to be less straight than cedar and other expensive woods.
plant differently each year
It’s so much fun to watch it grow with each season.
Read the full tutorial here.
planting plants for each season
Moms who look good in autumn! As with any elevated planter, be sure to water your plants well to keep them from drying out. The owner waters the impatiens about every 3 days.
Stuff artificial flowers:
Or use this easy early spring trick…. I use artificial flowers 😉
Decorate for different seasons:
Alternatively, swap out your annuals for artificial flowers, artificial fall flowers, ornaments, and even pack a Christmas garland so you don’t need live plants to make this monogram look great.
Other letter examples:
Letter M monogram planter made by Debbie and her dad. This letter-shaped vertical planter makes a great statement on your home patio or front porch, as a housewarming gift, or as an outdoor wedding decoration.
P means perfect
John P made this beautiful P letter planter for his daughter. Here is a photo of the finished project with Portulaca pouring out of the shelf. Thanks for the ideas!
Easy-to-understand architectural plan
clock YouTube tutorial on how to make an outdoor DIY monogram Don’t forget to subscribe. Fill these large wooden monogrammed planter boxes with flowers, succulents, and herbs to make a big impact on your porch or outdoor wedding.
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