Mini Pond Planter
Difficulty: Intermediate
Liven up your outdoor space with our fun mini pond and planter project.
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What you’ll need
- 6ft x1ft planed timber boards
- 4.0 x 50mm wood screws
- Timber for base
- 240g sandpaper
- Damp seal paint
- Oil/varnish/paint
- Aggregate
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Cut two boards to 78cm for the planter sides and cut three 38cm pieces for the planter ends and divider.
![A wooden plank being sawn with the BLACK+DECKER® 18V 140mm Cordless Circular Saw. A wooden plank being sawn with the BLACK+DECKER® 18V 140mm Cordless Circular Saw.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/742a12e39bd7b74f/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_1.jpg)
![A wooden frame being assembled with the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Drill Driver. A wooden frame being assembled with the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Drill Driver.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/ed1e94ecd4ba367c/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_2.jpg)
Step 2
Construct the outer frame using the wood screws.
Tip: always drill pilot holes before screwing.
Step 3
Slide the divider into the frame and screw into place.
![A divider being inserted into a wooden frame. A divider being inserted into a wooden frame.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/0725f1227dcbca05/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_3.jpg)
![A wooden backing being screwed to a frame using the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Drill Driver A wooden backing being screwed to a frame using the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Drill Driver](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/6f8b45f9f4813880/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_4.jpg)
Step 4
Measure and cut the timber boards for the base, flip over and fix to the frame with wood screws.
Tip: drill drainage holes in the base of the planter section with an 8mm drill bit.
Step 5
Sand down with 240g paper.
![A wooden frame being sanded with the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Random Orbital Sander. A wooden frame being sanded with the BLACK+DECKER® POWERCONNECT™ 18V Cordless Random Orbital Sander.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/87854b5706af8058/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_5.jpg)
![A wooden frame being waterproofed with damp seal paint. A wooden frame being waterproofed with damp seal paint.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/3f884c3c162bb685/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_6.jpg)
Step 6
Paint the inside of each compartment with damp seal paint.
Step 7
Stain exterior with oil/varnish of your choice, or paint.
![A wooden frame being treated with woodstain. A wooden frame being treated with woodstain.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/c4131aef22cd3eb1/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_7.jpg)
![A woman and her young daughter adding plants to a DIY planter project. A woman and her young daughter adding plants to a DIY planter project.](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/554e241e3aee1f0f/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_8.jpg)
Step 8
Fill planter side with aggregate first and then plants.
Step 9
Fill the pond side with water, plants and ornaments.
![A young girl poses with a completed DIY mini pond planter project A young girl poses with a completed DIY mini pond planter project](https://bynder.sbdinc.com/m/e154fd8cdc2607cb/Drupal_Small-BD_Create-Your-Own-Mini-Pond-Planter_9.jpg)