Diy Planters Concrete

Add water little at a time.

Diy planters concrete. Tools a large concrete mixing tray. Transition to colorful annuals in summer and autumn. Diy chic concrete planters okay i m going to admit it. These lightweight planters are light on your wallet.

And there was a moment when i was staring down a 100 pound bag of dry mix at the hardware store wondering how i was going to lug it back to my apartment when i thought i might just give up. Use fluted forms to fit with cottage inspired garden furniture or choose straight lines and geometric shapes for a more modernistic look. Seperate pieces of packing foam with a serrated knife and or glue foam sections together to get the desired shape for. A shovel for mixing.

Why buy expensive concrete planters when just a bit of diy know how and leftover foam packing materials are all you need to create your own stylish and lightweight planters. A utility knife or circular saw optional. Rocks to hold top mold down. Faux flowers or succulents as desired.

Plant with a few bulbs for early blooms in springtime. When i set out to make my first ever batch of concrete planters i was a little intimidated. Spray oil or cooking oil and a paint brush. Create mold for the planter.

Like mentioned earlier this depends on the type of planter you are making and can involve constructing a mold using laminate boards or plastic. While mixing water into concrete less is more. How to make a concrete planter.