Build A Gutter

Place all gutters then attach to the fence.

Build a gutter.

No one knows who originated the idea of growing shallow rooted plants in a prepared gutter but it is a worthwhile undertaking. Snap each length of gutter into the brackets. Wood box gutters were the premiere gutter design for the drainage of rain water from roofs in the united states from 1890 to 1925 and can still be found on houses today. Install the remaining straps with a spacing of about 2 ft 61 cm.

On the end of the gutter that will be placed on the lower bracket drill two small holes. Drill two holes at the end of the gutter. For roofs with a metal covering your exact spacing will be determined by the peaks and valleys of your roof sheeting panels. The first time i saw a picture of a gutter garden i was hooked and had to have one for myself.

It was so neat and organized looking and it shouted low maintenance which is right up my alley. Make sure that the lower end of each gutter length is the end with the two drainage. Gutter gardens how to make your own. Install a self drilling aluminum roofing screw that pierces and secures the flashing gutter and supporting strap photo 2 and 3.

Box gutters are actually built off of the rafters of the building they are not hung from the building as metal gutters are. These days many containers are used to grow flowers herbs and vegetables including some for gutter garden ideas.