Choosing the Right Wood

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to create a pretty wood potting tray for your garden. The first step is to choose the right type of wood. I recommend using cedar or redwood, as they are both durable and weather-resistant.

When selecting the wood, make sure it is free of any knots or cracks. This will ensure that your potting tray will last for years to come. You can find cedar or redwood boards at your local home improvement store or online.

Cedar and redwood boards for DIY wood potting tray

Measuring and Cutting the Wood

Once you have your wood, it's time to measure and cut the pieces for your potting tray. Start by measuring the desired dimensions of the tray. I recommend a size that fits comfortably on a table or bench.

Using a measuring tape and a pencil, mark the measurements on the wood. Then, using a saw or a miter saw, carefully cut the wood according to your markings.

Measuring and marking the wood for DIY wood potting tray

Cutting the wood for DIY wood potting tray

Assembling the Potting Tray

Now that you have all the pieces cut, it's time to assemble the potting tray. Lay out the bottom piece and attach the side pieces using wood screws. Make sure to pre-drill the holes to prevent splitting.

Once the sides are attached, you can add additional support by attaching corner brackets to the inside corners of the tray. This will make the potting tray even more sturdy.

Attaching the side pieces of DIY wood potting tray

Adding corner brackets for extra support

Finishing Touches

To give your potting tray a finished look, you can sand the edges and corners to smooth out any rough edges. You can also apply a coat of wood stain or paint to protect the wood and add some color to your tray.

Once the stain or paint has dried, your wood potting tray is ready to use! You can place it on a table or bench and use it to organize your gardening tools, potting soil, and plants.

Sanding the DIY wood potting tray

Applying wood stain to the DIY wood potting tray