Rants of A Coyote

Well, I think I have all of the parts that I need to make the planter box now. The only 'optional' thing that I did not grab was the landscaping foam. Seeing as I don't need that part yet, I will wait until the box is assembled until I get it (I can pick it up from the local Fred Meyer, seeing as Home Depot for some reason did NOT carry this type of spray foam stuff.)

As mentioned, the box will be about one foot deep, 2 feet wide and 8 foot long. I am going to attempt to slant the base on the interior so the water will drain off at one side of the box, thus allowing for "drier" plants, and account for plants that require more moisture. At the end of the box I am installing a faucet so I can drain off the excess water and re-use it to water other planting areas.

Overall, all of the materials only cost $75.00, which accounts for all of the lumber, bricks and fasteners... as well as the faucet and black plastic lining. If I get the can of landscaping foam, it will add $10 to the price.

Since I plan on having this planter against the house, the 2ft depth will come in handy when it rains. The overhang on my house is only 1 ft, so it will allow for at least a foot of width to get watered evenly when it rains, and since I will have the option of WHEN to drain the planter, the water will have time to wick through the rest of the dirt to allow for even watering.