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Planter Box Hovsnäs XL - DIY Plan

DIY Plan for building a planting box Hovsnäs XL – a sturdy and timeless box that holds up to 90 liters and is suitable for both flowers, shrubs, and smaller trees. With drawings, a material list, saw and cutting instructions, as well as assembly steps, you can easily build your own planting box in 6–8 hours.

4.9 GBPDigital building plan

Product number: 50025

Level
Easy
Estimated time
6-8 h
Material
Wood
Units
Metric millimeter (mm)
Flower boxesGardeningPlanting box

Description

DIY Plan for building a planting box Hovsnäs XL – a sturdy and solid box that looks great in the garden as well as on the patio or at the entrance. The classic design with clear corner posts and vertical boards gives a timeless and sleek impression that suits both modern and more traditional environments. Thanks to its size, the box can hold a container of up to 90 liters, allowing you to plant not only flowers and shrubs but also a smaller tree. This makes the planting box perfect for creating greenery, framing a patio, or marking an entrance in a simple yet stylish way.

The project has an easy difficulty level and is suitable even for those who have not built much before. With common tools such as a miter saw, drill, and measuring tools, you can build the box in about 6–8 hours.

The DIY Plan includes a drawing with all the measurements and details you need to succeed. Additionally, it includes a complete material list, clear cutting and sawing instructions, as well as all the steps for assembly. This allows you to follow the build from start to finish without missing anything, and the result will be a sturdy and stylish planting box that lasts for many years.

The planting box Hovsnäs XL is both practical and decorative. It provides ample planting space, serves as a natural boundary in the garden, and becomes a sleek feature in your outdoor environment – year after year.

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Digital delivery

This is a digital guide. The guide is delivered as a PDF that can be downloaded immediately after purchase or through the order email sent to the specified email address.

The guide contains the information needed to build the product illustrated on this page.

Table of contents of the guide:

  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Sawing
  • Mounting

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How the guide works

Step 1
Example of building description shopping list

Get building materials

Bring the shopping list to your hardware store. In many places, you can borrow a trailer for free when you buy the material.

The shopping list includes:

  • Lumber dimensions and lengths
  • Fixing material
  • Accessories (varies depending on project).

Step 2
Example of building description sawing

Cut the parts

All parts are clearly drawn and marked with a letter.

This makes it easy to cut all the parts needed for the build.

Step 3
Example of building description

Assembly

Once the parts are cut, it's time for assembly.

The guide shows step-by-step how to assemble the parts through illustrations and concise information on each step.

Experience the magic when everything fits together perfectly.

Done

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Tydelig og lettfattelig. Beskrivelse med norske dimensjoner ville gitt 5 stjerner

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