Making DIY wood planter boxes can save money and customize your garden in exciting ways. But it's vital that the wood get treated to protect it. Here's how.

Now, you have the four sides of your DIY planter box. To bring the project together, use studs from your wood pallet pile to create corners — you'll need four.

This particular DIY planter box is a straightforward and flexible project. The box I made is 12 inches square and 16 inches tall, but you can easily make one with a 16-by-16-inch or 24-by-24-inch ...