Pallets to planters

Right On!!!

Nice work

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I had never considered a raised planting bed. Our dog has unfortunately passed on, BUT… Before we get a new puppy, I have GOT to build one of these!

I have a supply of old pallets available to me free. No worries there about material. And the rustic look you pulled off was perfect!

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Super job and free wood

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good pallet wood is hard to find these days, but my favorite projects are the ones with free wood!

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4’ x 9’ pallets! Wow! That alone would be a find worth gloating about, but the raised beds you made with them make it even nicer.

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When I did a raised bed, I should have planned on getting a dog… We now have a rabbit living in it. Wife said she would rather feed the rabbit then my suggestion of eating it…

I keep looking for pallets… haven’t found one yet that held any promise.

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Thanks for all the comments everyone.

OttoH, yes, they were a great find. I was in search of pallets from a business that listed them on craigslist, but when I got there I didn’t even bother as they were thin and mostly busted up. I drove around the block and found a commercial HVAC business with these puppies.

dustyal, yes, I forgot to mention the benefit of being up and out of reach of rabbits. As long as they don’t start hopping 28” or more I should be good.

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Dual function! Planters and a shady spot for Spot! I was going to mention Craigslist, but I see you already did. I often see free palletes there. What did you plant? (Say tomatoes, say tomatoes…)

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Stevinmarin, yes, tomatoes indeed. Along with a few different pepper plants, sweet potatoes, carrots, lettuce and beans.

-- Justin L :: Omaha, NE

Great project, I love free wood projects too. For the people who said it was hard to find good pallets keep an eye on businesses with heavy products. I have a flooring store near me and the pallets there are heavy duty for flooring tile and such.

Plus you’re growing your own food!

Ditto JB

-- Tom

My gollden does the same thing ,but only on top of the plants.
Chuck

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I don’t have a dog, but I have planter boxes and a cat. Yep: I made three large litter boxes.

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Great project. My dogs would LOVE this too!

Gotta love free materials! I need one of these, all our garden plants are in platics tubs and buckets…very trailer park. These would be a nice upgrade.

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