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How To Build A Reclaimed Cedar Planter Bench/Raised Bed – Woodworking

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In this video I build a custom planter bench with a two tear raised bed in the back. I have been thinking about this project for three years now.And when some friends tore out their deck, and asked if I wanted the cedar, I knew I could finally build it!//Michael Alm

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The total footprint of the piece is 12′ x 7′. The bench itself is 9′ long. Plenty of room for my friends when I host BBQs. Watch the video from Michael Alm for more info:

And this is what you might call landscape furniture—custom seating built right into the terrain. Done right, it can create a little oasis in your yard or even on your deck. The cedar lumber for this planter bench costs far less than built teak furniture but is just as weather resistant.

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Raised flower bed merged with a bench for sitting. Planter benches create a garden oasis and a nice backyard retreat – just to have a few moments of relax among greenery. They can provide great decoration for small terraces or patios or you can define an area with this beautiful set.

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