When it comes to concrete, many people first think of grey, dreary blocks. On this page we will convince you that the material can even enrich your garden. The advantage of our ideas for creative decoration is that you can easily build the works of art yourself. Curious? Then choose your favorite motif and start mixing the concrete.

Concrete planters are elegant and can be decorated as you wish

Instructions: How to make garden decorations out of concrete

material

Concrete is easy to shape and work with, but it also tends to break if you don't exercise patience long enough. In order for your sculptures to be robust and dimensionally stable in the end, the concrete must be thoroughly dry. Even coarse stones can later cause cracks. In addition, different types of concrete are recommended for different purposes:

  • Casting concrete from the craft store (alternatively sieved dry concrete) for small works
  • Dry concrete from the hardware store for large sculptures

It is also advisable to wear protective gloves while working. Concrete has a slightly corrosive effect. Eyes should also be protected, especially when children are helping.

layout

There are no limits to the imagination when it comes to home-made garden decorations, not only in terms of shape. You also have the choice of letting your figure appear natural or painting it. Weather-resistant acrylic paint is suitable for the latter. But even in their natural state, concrete decorations have a considerable charm. By mixing some soil under the concrete, you increase this impression.

demands on the workplace

  • Protection from direct sunlight
  • Protection from precipitation
  • no valuable items that shouldn't get dirty nearby
  • enough space
  • best laid out with tarps

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Prepare workplace
  2. prepare forms
  3. Mix concrete (only small amounts)
  4. Pour concrete into the molds
  5. Allow the concrete to dry and harden (check regularly)
  6. Release concrete from the mold
  7. finishing touches
  8. Decorate and paint

ideas and inspirations

planter

Plant pots in different sizes are very easy to make and are therefore ideal for familiarizing yourself with the subject.

  1. Fill a bucket with concrete.
  2. Squeeze a smaller bucket into the mass.
  3. Let the molds dry.

hands

By filling a rubber glove with concrete, you create a hand that you can later use as a bird feeder or place cut flowers and lanterns in it.

rubber boots

In the same way you make rubber boots. These are also ideal as an alternative flower pot.

leaves

Use large leaves with prominent veins as a template. The imprints are suitable as table decorations or can be placed in large numbers in beds or on the lawn.

balls

Even simple balls made of concrete look great in the garden. Place these in different sizes between your perennials. It looks even nicer if you decorate the balls with mosaic stones or shells.

Category:

Garden design