Then cut the two short sides (B) and the planter bottom (C) from 16 material. The post How To Build a Planter Box for Your Deck Railing appeared first on Family Handyman.

As you'll see below, the "know-how" part is easy — the skills needed to construct a wooden railing planter are rudimentary.

Your pick of balcony rail planters depends on railing style and available room. Planter size and material must match your balcony’s structure. Narrow railings may not support large or heavy designs.