If you have friends or family who live in apartments with balconies or small patios, this little three-tiered plant stand could make a great gift to help them beautify a small outdoor living space. Its three boxes are just large enough to hold a couple of 4" pots, and the swept-back angle of its framework will ensure that the bottom and middle plants receive enough sunlight and sufficient room to grow upward. In terms of construction, I think the corner box joints are as attractive as they are strong, and they’re fun to make, too!
If you build your plant stand from African mahogany as I did, it will hold up well to sun exposure and regular waterings without prematurely rotting — mahogany is an excellent choice for outdoor projects. Each plant box mounts to the frame’s uprights with a pair of
