How to Hang a Wooden Planter

Measure the length of the wooden planter and cut the board to length. The hanging system utilizes a cleat made from three pieces of wood that are the same length as the planter. According to the National Gardening Association, using a plant box that is slightly smaller than the width of the window offers the best appearance.

Set the rip fence of the table saw to 4 inches from the blade, and run the board through. Reserve the 1 1/2-inch wide cut off section for the filler strip.

Tilt the table saw blade to 45 degrees and adjust the position of the rip fence to 2 1/2 inches away from the base of the blade. Run the 4-inch wide board through the saw to make two mirror images pieces with a 90-degree cut on one side and a 45-degree beveled cut on the opposite side. When assembled, the two 45-degree cuts on each piece lock together to form the cleats in the hanging system.

Position one of the cleat pieces against the backside of the wooden planter, aligning the 90-degree edge of the cleat with the top of the planter. The 45-degree angle of the cleat points downward, creating an inverted V shape between the side of the planter and the outer edge of the cleat. Attach the cleat to the planter using weather-resistant screws.

Align the filler strip along the bottom edge of the planter, below the cleat on the backside of the planter. Attach the filler strip to the planter with weather-resistant screws. The filler strip is the same thickness as the cleat, and it keeps the wooden planter level when hung on the wall.

Determine where the wooden planter will hang on the wall, and use a stud finder to locate the supporting studs. Position the second cleat section against the wall, with the beveled edge pointing upward to form a V shape. Level the cleat and attach it to the wall, driving the weather-resistant screws through the cleat and into the wall studs.

Hang the wooden planter by fitting the cleats together. Lift the planter higher enough for the cleat attached to the backside of the planter to clear the front edge of the cleat attached to the wall. Drop the planter into place, with the beveled edges of the cleats fitted tightly against each other. The weight of the planter locks the cleats in placer, securely hanging the planter on the wall.

To remove the planter, simply lift it off the cleat.