How to Make a Log Planter
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How to Make a Log Planter
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Add instant character to your garden or patio by making your own log planter. It’s an easy project to customize for your space, it adds a great natural touch and it uses something you may already have on hand in your yard! For added bonus, it can also be used indoors, too. To make this project…
Things You’ll Need
Log Chainsaw Safety glasses Gloves Tape measure Protractor with pencil Sharpie or marker Hammer Strap Sawhorse Potting soil Flowers Step 1: Choose a Log Choose a stump, log or large branch. Using a chainsaw, cut a clean, straight line at the bottom. Step 2: Measure and Cut Measure the length of the stump to 2 feet, mark it, and then use the chainsaw to cut a second clean, straight line. Step 3: Draw a Circle Use a protractor to draw a circle on the top of the stump. Be sure to leave an edge along the rim of the stump, at least one inch, to an inch and a half. Step 4: Stabilize and Start Cutting Using a sawhorse, turn the stump on its side, top facing you, then secure the stump to the sawhorse with a strap. Use the chainsaw to begin notching out the wood. Be sure to stay within the marked circle! Step 5: Knock Out Large Pieces As the wood chips are removed, break up larger sections by hitting them with a hammer. Step 6: Continue Cutting Continue using the chainsaw to repeat the previous two steps until the desired depth is reached. Once it is, gently use the chainsaw to grind off any sharp edges within the stump. Step 7: Move to Garden or Patio Remove the strap from the log and move to your garden or patio… or wherever you choose to display it. Step 8: Add Potting Soil Fill the log with potting soil. Step 9: Add Plants Add plants and water.
