Comments on: how to build a garden box https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/ The Handmade Home is a full service rehab, construction and design firm with an exclusive product line, at The Handmade Home Studio. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:46:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Debbi Thomas https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-156447 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-156447 This will be perfect around my mobile home. I am putting on a plywood skirting before it snows here. I have been trying to figure out a good way to make it look nice without making it look like something it isn’t. I don’t care for the fake rock or fake cement. I’m a carpenter. I was just thinking to paint it to match the trim on the house. Bad enough that the siding is metal rather than wood. I think if I put shutters similar to yours and than a flower box, it will really make it look great. I have a very small yard so putting the box up against the house will also make better use of my space. Thank you for the wonderful ideas, pictures, and instructions. Your place looks nice. If I don’t loose the link before I get finished, I will share photos.

]]> By: Alisa https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-96392 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-96392 In reply to Toni.

I was thinking the same thing. When we were house-hunting, we were told the bank would not give us a loan if there was any siding in contact with dirt because it could open up a whole can of (structural) worms.. It’s beautiful though!

]]> By: Toni https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-96105 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-96105 In reply to jamin.

I LOVE the look, in fact I have a wall I’ve been eyeing for the same sort of thing.

]]> By: Jennifer Ortiz https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-96070 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-96070 Thank you for posting this! You may or may not believe this, but I have (have had) the picture of this backyard hanging on my refrigerator. I don’t even remember where I saw it 🙂 But, I LOVE it! I love everything about it and I hope my back yard grows up to be just like yours 🙂 lol!

]]> By: jamin https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-96059 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-96059 In reply to Toni.

Toni, Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely research this a little more. May even turn into a part two post. Ha!

]]> By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-96057 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-96057 In reply to Allison @ House of Hepworths.

Thank you, sweet Allison! HUGS! ;}

]]> By: Toni https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-95980 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-95980 I love the look of this, and how fun to grow either perennials or annuals, like pumpkins! However, dirt, debris etc. Should never be closer than 6-8 inches from your siding. Using the wall of your house can cause damage to both your siding and your foundation. The dirt can hold lots of moisture, which can cause dry rot, and dirt against the house is an open invitation for termites. When you try to sell, it will no doubt need to be removed. We bought a house that had built in firewood storage up against a wall. The house ended up getting wood beetles that way and the whole house had to be tented and treated to get rid of them.

]]> By: Allison @ House of Hepworths https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-95979 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-95979 You guys really are just amazing at DIY and decorating. I can’t believe the before and after pics of your backyard alone. Your house looks absolutely fab.

]]> By: Cara https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-95966 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-95966 The “after” picture makes me happy…I can only imagine how much your family is enjoying this cheery space!

]]> By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-garden-box/#comment-95962 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=15564#comment-95962 In reply to Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms.

Thank you, Megan! We have that one coming up, soon! ;}

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