Here’s How to Make a Living Wall Herb Garden

Supplies

• 5/8" Plywood Sheet

• 1" x 6" Pine (8' length)

• 1-1/4" Wood Screws

• 2 Large D Rings

• Silicone Caulking

• Water-Based Clear Coat Varathane

• 36" Wide Landscape Fabric

• 1 Large Industrial Garbage Bag

• Potting Soil

• Variety of Herbs

Tools

• Glue

• Pencil

• Impact Driver

• Table Saw

• Tape Measure

• Wood Filler

• Stapler

• Box Knife

• Hammer

Steps:

1. Assemble all the materials and tools for your project.

2. Start by choosing the location for your living wall herb garden. Measure and determine the size that you would like to build. Plan out your project.

3. Measure, mark and cut your wood. You will require the following plywood pieces to build a 15" wide x 24" long (height) x 3" deep planter box:

• (2) 13-1/2" x 2-1/2" (for the fronts)

• (2) 24" x 4" (for the long sides)

• (2) 13-1/2" x 4" (for the short sides)

• (4) 13-1/5" x 3" (for the troughs)

• (1) 22-3/4" x 13-1/2" (for the back)

Measure, mark and cut the following pieces of pine for the frame:

• (2) 15" x 2-15/16" (for the fronts)

• (2) 15" x 4-3/4" (for the short sides)

• (2) 25-10/16" x 4-3/4" (for the long sides)

4. To build the planter box, lay the two 24" x 4" long plywood sides and the two 13-1/2" x 4" short plywood sides around the 22-3/4" x 13-1/2" back plywood piece. Glue, countersink and screw the sides together.

5. Remove the 22-3/4" x 13-1/2" back plywood piece and add glue around the edges. Position back in place, countersink and screw together.

6. Attach the two 13-1/2" x 2-1/2" front plywood pieces onto the box, facia like. Glue, countersink and screw together.

7. Next, waterproof the box. Caulk the seams of your box with silicone. Apply silicone to the flat walls of the box too. Line the inside of the planter box with heavy-duty plastic and staple in place. Ensure all staples are well attached using a hammer. Use a utility knife to cut plastic to size; slice away any excess.

8. Measure and mark the placement for the troughs; position approximately 3-3/4" apart and place at an angle of approximately 35° to 45°. There will be a gap at the back of the troughs to allow for water to flow. Countersink and screw each trough in place from the outside using two screws on each side.

9. Line the box with landscape fabric. Tuck the fabric around each trough. Using stainless steel staples (that won’t rust), staple the cloth in place and cut away excess fabric.

10. Create the pine frame for your planter box. Take the two 15" x 4-3/4" short pine sides, two 25-10/16" x 4-3/4" long pine sides, and attach them around your planter box. Glue, countersink and screw together.

11. Next, attach the two 15" x 2-15/16" pine front pieces, facia like; glue, countersink and screw together. Add additional screws top and bottom to secure the outside pine pieces to the inside plywood pieces, countersink first.

12. Fill holes with wood filler, smooth with putty knife and let dry.

13. Use a palm sander to sand all sides. Wipe clean. If desired, apply a protective clear coat finish or stain to match your décor.

14. Once complete, add hanging hardware of your choice to hang your planter. For hooks, we are using D rings.

15. Now you are ready to plant. Try growing seeds using our starter kits and get ready to watch your garden grow.