Whether you call this a cedar sleeve or a planter is up to you (maybe it’s ... lumber is measured in 1/4-inch increments, thus a 5/4 board is 1-1/4 inches thick. It starts out at that thickness ...

The cedar boards — perhaps fence pickets — had a "furry" finish ... Dress up your fence as you see fit. A matching planter box in front of the fence wouldn't go amiss. You can also hang ...