An overview of materials and options

Material selection

You can make a planter from almost any material. Of course, each variant has its advantages and disadvantages. Some planters are created by using a container - for example a mortar tub. disguise, you can make others yourself. Here are the advantages and disadvantages at a glance:

Planter made of wood

Advantages:

• natural look
• durable
• easy to manufacture
• Material available everywhere

Disadvantage:

• can warp
• threatens to rot

Stone planter

Advantages:

• noble optics
• very resistant

Disadvantage:

• high dead weight

Styrofoam planter

Advantages:

• easy to manufacture
• inexpensive material
• very easy

Disadvantage:

• looks cheap if processed poorly
• not very durable

Concrete planter:

Advantages:

• pretty tough
• easy to manufacture

Disadvantage:

• high dead weight

Exemplary building instructions

Basic form

1. Mix the cement
2. Pour the mixture into a mold
3. press a smaller shape into it
4. let dry overnight
5. remove both forms the next day

layout

If the raw form is enough for you, you can plant it straight away. You will find suitable plants here. In order to integrate the planter perfectly into the garden, you can still use it disguise:

1. Wooden strips (for example Decking) cut)
2. screw around the plant pot
3. or glue mosaic stones to the outside wall with cement

Pay attention to

It is very important that your self-made planter has one drainage owns. Otherwise waterlogging will form, so that no plant can survive in the pot for long. To do this, simply drill a hole in the bottom of your bucket. Suitable material for the filling supports a healthy water balance in the substrate.
In addition, a high level of stability must be ensured. here read how to secure your planter from falling over.

Special planters

Are you more experienced and looking for new challenges in the craft? Then try our instructions for one Planter with trellis or water-tank.