Make concrete planters yourself

instructions

Required material

• cement
• water
• grosser Quartz sand(€ 14.90 at Amazon *) or bird sand from the pet shop
• Peat as desired (forms dark streaks for a rustic look)
• water
• Containers such as buckets, bowls or wooden boxes
• Wire brush
• a masonry drill

Note: For the nature In your planter, it doesn't matter whether you use cement or bird sand. The latter gives your bucket a stony look.

proceed

1. mix the dry ingredients in equal proportions with cement
2. Add water
3. the mass should stick, but not be too firm
4. Pour the mixture into a large bucket
5. Press a second, smaller bucket in the middle of the mold
6. weight down the small bucket with a heavy object
7. Let it rest for at least two days, depending on the weather
8. then take it out of the mold
9. Grind unwanted coarseness with a wire brush
10. Use the masonry drill to drill a hole in the ground so that the irrigation water can run off later
11. Now you can use the self-made concrete planter plant

Note: Make sure that your concrete planter is at least 5 cm thick. Otherwise the material threatens frost to burst.

Beautify concrete planters

Is there any cement left? Then use the excess mixture to make your planter To give color. You can get small mosaic stones in the craft shop. When buying, make sure to choose weatherproof decorations for the outdoor area. Otherwise you can also use colored pottery shards. Glue these with the rest of the cement to the outer edge of your planter as you wish.

A planter does not always have to be created. Of course, birds are also happy about a self-made concrete bird bath. The use of a wooden box as a casting mold is ideal for this.