DIY 3-Tier Hanging Planter

Cut out all materials for your DIY hanging shelf using the Lumber and Sheet Layout Guides above. Use the 1” x 2” x 8’ lengths of wood for your trim. You’ll need a total of 12 pieces for the trim (four pieces of trim per shelf). Use the ¾” x 2’ x 4’ sheet of plywood to cut three squares of different sizes. The largest square will measure 15 x 15 inches and the second largest is four inches smaller at 11 x 11 inches. Finally, your smallest square will be 7 x 7 inches.

You’ll need to drill four holes in the corners of each square to thread your rope through. First measure a 1 x 1-inch square at the top of each corner. Mark the centre of each square for drilling.

Using a Drill and a ½-inch drill bit, drill a hole in each corner.

Repeat this step for all three square pieces of wood. Each wood board will become a tier in your 3-tier hanging shelf.

Take the 7-inch shelf board and take one of the 8 ½-inch trim boards and match the corners with the 45 degree cuts. Centre the trim board to the board. There will a 3/8-inch offset above and below the shelf.

Glue and nail together. Match the next trim board to the 45 degree cut. Repeat the process and attach the second trim board.

Repeat for the third trim board and complete the fourth side following the same process. Repeat these steps for your 11-inch and 15-inch shelf boards.

Sand and finish each tier of your hanging planter by using an orbital sander with fine-grit sandpaper depending on the condition of your wood. A rough surface will require starting with a coarse grit first. If you choose to stain or paint your 3-tier shelf do so before moving onto the next step.

The shelves will be supported by a knot under each corner of the shelf. Find the middle of each 3/8-inch rope and tie a loop.

Stretch the ropes out so all four strands are even in length. Measure 14 inches from the loop and mark a line evenly on all four strands.

Measure another line at 27 inches and one at 40 inches. Run each strand through a hole in the 7-inch shelf and tie a knot. Repeat with the 11-inch and 15-inch shelves.

Knots may need to be adjusted to level the shelves before tightening. Cut off the excess rope after checking the positions of the shelves. The lengths can be adjusted to fit taller objects on the shelves.

Hang your shelf from a reinforced hook in the ceiling. You can place in a well-lit area if you’ll be using the shelf to hang small pots or plants.