What you’ll build
Each box has 1x8 walls (30½″ long, 7¼″ ends) on 1x2 cleats, with a bottom of 1x8 boards ripped in half. Posts of 13″, 25″, and 37″ 2x2 set the three heights.
Shopping list
Buy these boards. The list fits every cut onto standard lengths and leaves ⅛″ for each saw cut and ¼″ for trimming board ends.
| Lumber | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 | 8 ft | 3 |
| 1x8 | 8 ft | 3 |
| 1x2 | 8 ft | 2 |
| 1x8 cedar ripped in half | Cut to length | 6 |
Cut list
All 32 parts, grouped so you can cut matching pieces together. Exact lengths and end-cut angles for every part are in the free plan in the TimberLab app.
| Part | Lumber | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Planter Wall | 1x8 | 6 |
| Planter Wall | 1x8 | 6 |
| Bottom Cleat | 1x2 | 6 |
| Planter Bottom | 1x8 cedar ripped in half | 6 |
| Upper Post | 2x2 | 4 |
| Lower Front Post | 2x2 | 2 |
| Middle Front Post | 2x2 | 2 |
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Speed square
- Eye & ear protection
- Drill
- Miter saw
- Clamps
- Sander
Step-by-step instructions
Assemble Tier 1 Front Frame
Lay the two 13-inch lower front posts flat on your work surface. Align the 30 1/2-inch lower front cleat between the inner post faces at the bottom layout mark, then position the 30 1/2-inch front wall flush with the outer post edges. Clamp the assembly securely and check for square.
Assemble Middle Post Frame
Lay the two 25-inch middle posts flat alongside each other. Position the 30 1/2-inch rear cleat between the posts at the lower layout mark, followed by the 30 1/2-inch lower rear wall flush with the cleat. Clamp the frame square before moving forward.
Enclose Tier 1 Box
Assemble Upper Front Frame
Mount Tier 2 Front Members
Enclose Tier 2 Box
Assemble Rear Post Frame
Mount Tier 3 Front Members
Enclose Tier 3 Box
Get the full plan: all 9 steps and every cut length.
Download TimberLab and open Tiered planter stand in the catalog to get every cut length and end-cut angle, all 9 assembly steps in 3D, and Timbo, the AI build helper. Catalog plans are free to open; some features, such as AI edits, require a subscription.
Leave small gaps between the bottom boards or drill drainage holes, use a rot-resistant wood such as cedar, and use exterior-rated screws.
Change the size or design
This plan is one of the projects in the TimberLab app’s catalog. In the app you can turn the model in 3D, follow the assembly steps one part at a time, and ask for changes in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter” or “add a shelf”. The cut list and shopping list update to match the new design.
Questions about this plan
How much lumber do I need to build this tiered planter stand?
The shopping list calls for 3 × 2x2 at 8 ft; 3 × 1x8 at 8 ft; 2 × 1x2 at 8 ft; 6 × 1x8 cedar ripped in half (cut to length). It groups every cut onto standard board lengths and leaves room for saw cuts and trimming the board ends.
How big is the finished tiered planter stand?
It is 33 ½″ wide, 37″ tall, and 27 ¾″ deep.
What tools do I need?
You need a tape measure, pencil, speed square, eye & ear protection, drill, miter saw, clamps, sander.
Can I change the size of this tiered planter stand?
Yes. Open the tiered planter stand in the TimberLab app and describe the change in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter”. The 3D model, cut list, and shopping list update together.
Where can I get the full tiered planter stand plan?
The full plan, with every cut length and all 9 assembly steps in 3D, is free in the TimberLab app. Download TimberLab on the App Store and open the tiered planter stand in its catalog.
