DIY Elevated Raised Garden Bed Plans: Pergola Planter with Trellis PDF

DIY elevated raised garden bed plans: a 6' cedar planter at 34" waist height with a potting shelf, trellis wall and pergola top. Beginner+ PDF, one weekend.

- Product: Hollyhock Elevated Pergola Planter, a 6' waist-high cedar raised garden bed on legs with a potting shelf, trellis wall and pergola
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 27
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (inches, 1/16" precision), metric cut lengths for reference
- Dimensions: Planter box 6' 0" x 24", 72-1/2" x 31-1/2" with legs and caps, 88" pergola beams, 7' 3-1/2" to the top of the pergola, fits a 7' 6" x 3' space
- Planter Box: 3 rows of 2x6 cedar on a slatted 2x6 floor, 10-1/2" of soil, cap rail at 34" working height
- Trellis Wall: 2 bays, each with one 30-3/4" x 26" window and two 14-5/8" x 10" transom windows (6 in all)
- Pergola: Two 2x6 beams bolted to the post tops and five 2x4 rafters overhanging the bed by 14-1/2"
- Shelf: Slatted potting shelf at 8" with 8" clear under the box
- Growing Area: 10.1 sq ft, about 8.8 cu ft of soil
- Style: Natural cedar box with antique white painted legs, posts, shelf rails, trellis and pergola
- Materials: 2x6 and 2x4 cedar box, floor, caps and shelf slats, 2x2 cedar trellis parts, pressure-treated 4x4 legs and posts, 2x4 and 2x6 rails, beams and rafters
- Skill Level: Beginner+ (square cuts, 3 cap notches, 4 floor notches and 14 corner clips, templates included)
- Build Time: One weekend, 2 people for standing the frame
- Includes: 12 illustrated steps, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, notch and clip templates, front and side elevations, box section, 7 finished renderings
- Best For: Gardeners who want a back-friendly raised bed for herbs, flowers and salad crops with climbers on a trellis, on a patio, deck or level ground
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Elevated Raised Garden Bed Plan

This 27-page plan shows you how to build a waist-high cedar planter box on legs. Three tall back posts rise above the box to carry a six-window trellis wall and a small pergola top, and a slatted shelf under the box holds pots and tools.

- Overview and specifications table
- Front elevation, right end view and section through the box with dimensions
- Before You Start notes on tools, lumber, paint, placement and fasteners
- Shopping list for lumber, hardware and supplies
- Master cut list with part IDs, cut lengths and millimeter references
- Cut diagrams for every store board
- Templates for the back cap notches, pergola beam and rafter clips and floor end boards
- 12 illustrated steps, each with parts, fasteners, a tip and a check
- Planting, finishing and care guide
- 7 computer renderings of the finished planter, bare and planted

## Pergola Planter with Trellis Features

- 6' x 2' cedar planter box with 34" working height, so you garden standing up
- Floor boards on ledgers with 1/4" drainage gaps
- Six-window trellis wall at the back for clematis, climbing roses, sweet peas, morning glory and pole beans
- Pergola top with clipped beam and rafter ends, 7' 3-1/2" high
- Slatted potting shelf under the box for pots, tools and bags of soil
- Three front legs and three back posts carry the load to the ground

## Cedar Elevated Planter Box Plans in PDF Format

The plan is a digital PDF on US Letter paper. All drawings and measurements are imperial, in inches to 1/16" precision. The cut list also shows millimeters for reference. You can print the pages for the workshop or open them on a tablet or phone.

## Who These DIY Elevated Garden Bed Plans Are For

The build is rated Beginner+: square cuts plus a few notches and corner clips, all shown on the templates page. You need a miter or circular saw, a jigsaw, a drill/driver with a long 1/2" bit, a socket wrench, a step ladder and a helper for standing the frame. It suits gardeners who want a waist-high raised garden bed with legs for a patio, deck or small yard.

## How to Use This Raised Garden Bed with Trellis Plan

1. Purchase the plan.
2. Download the PDF from the link on your order page and in your email.
3. Print it or open it on your screen.
4. Buy materials from the shopping list and cut parts with the cut list and cut diagrams.
5. Follow the 12 illustrated steps to build the frame, the planter box, the trellis wall and the pergola.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available instantly after purchase.

## Terms of Use

This plan is for personal use. You may build as many as you like for your own property. You may not resell, share or publish the PDF or its drawings.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

After checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email. Click it to download the PDF, then print it or open it on any device.

### How tall is this elevated raised garden bed?

The cap rail of this elevated raised garden bed sits at 34", a comfortable waist-high working height. The top of the pergola is 7' 3-1/2" above the ground.

### How much soil does the elevated planter box need?

The elevated planter box takes about 8.8 cu ft of light raised-bed mix, about five 2 cu ft bags. That fills it to 1" below the wall top with 10-1/2" of soil.

### Can I build the elevated planter without the pergola?

Yes. Cut the back posts to 78-1/2" and skip the pergola steps, and the trellis top rail then sits flush with the post tops.

### Does a pergola planter need anchoring?

A trellis covered in climbers catches a lot of wind, so in open or windy sites strap the post tops to a wall or fence, or screw the legs and posts to a deck or patio with angle brackets. Do it before you fill the box.

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