How to Make a Deck Rail Planter

This easy project gives your pots a stylish home on your deck or window. You will need: pre-cut 1’ wide planks of 3/4” thick pressure-treated pine plank (length of plank is determined by size of window or span of deck railing) / measuring tape / galvanized pots / pencil or marker / drill / 3/4" drill bit / jigsaw / wooden shelf brackets / wooden shelf brackets / 1" decking screws (for attaching to deck railing) / 1" masonry, wood or metal screws (depending on exterior of house) / foliage plants or flowers / potting soil

Place pots upside down along the pine plank. Using a measuring tape, measure equal distance between each pot, ensuring all are centered and properly spaced. Mark spacing with pencil or marker.

Referring to the marks made for spacing, trace the top of the galvanized pot onto the pine plank.

To create a snug fit for the galvanized pot, trace a second circle 1" from the original circle. This second circle will be where you will cut.

Using a 3/4" drill bit, drill a hole inside of the innermost circle to create a starting point for the jigsaw.

With the jigsaw placed into the starter hole, cut around the traced circle to create an opening for each galvanized pot. Repeat on each tracing.

Use the drill to secure wooden brackets to the deck railing or exterior of the home with 1” wood, masonry or metal screws.