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How to Build an Outdoor Plant Stand

Arranging plants outside on your lawn, patio or walkway is a great way to add some flare to your landscaping. If you want to keep your plants organized, on top of being aesthetically pleasing, you can place them on a plant stand. If you don't have a plant stand you can make one yourself out of wood. And when you're finished, you can treat the stand so that it is weather resistant.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Saw
  • Wood
  • Power drill
  • Threaded spindle
  • Threaded shaft
  • Paint
  • Weather sealant
  • Paintbrush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use your saw to cut a 15-inch circle out of a sturdy sheet of wood, such as cherry wood. This will be your base. You can use a handheld saw but an electric saw, such as a table saw, will be quicker. Be sure to follow the safety precautions outlined in the user manual for any electric saw you use.

    • 2

      Drill a hole in the center of the base with a bit that matches the dimensions of your threaded spindle and threaded rod.

    • 3

      Insert your threaded spindle in the hole.

    • 4

      Cut two more circles of wood. Cut them between 6 to 8 inches in diameter.

    • 5

      Drill holes in the center of the circles that match the width of the threaded rod.

    • 6

      Insert the threaded rod into the spindle at the base of the stand. The rod length depends on how tall you would like the stand to be.

    • 7

      Thread a spindle over the rod and tighten it at the level you would like the first tier of the stand.

    • 8

      Place one of the wooden circles over the spindle. The spindle will support the stand.

    • 9

      Place another spindle over the rod and tighten it at the next level where you would like the next tier.

    • 10

      Place the remaining circle over the spindle. You will now have two tiers of circular stands supported by the rod.

    • 11

      Paint the stand the color of your choice and let it dry.

    • 12

      Apply a coat of weather sealant over the stand with your paintbrush. This will keep your stand safe from the elements.