Homemade garden objects are a gardener's pride and joy. Would you also like to impress with a specially made planter? Then you should definitely take a look at our instructions. On this page you will find helpful tips for creating the basic model, the beautification and an overview of all advantages and disadvantages.

Concrete planters are sturdy and easy to make yourself

material selection

You can make a plant pot from almost any material. Of course, each variant has its advantages and disadvantages. Some planters are created by using a vessel - for example a mortar tub. dress up, others you can directly make yourself. Here is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages:

Wooden planter

Benefits:

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

Disadvantage:

  • can be forgiven
  • threatens to rot

Stone planter

Benefits:

  • noble optics
  • very resistant

Disadvantage:

  • high dead weight

Styrofoam planter

Benefits:

  • easy manufacture
  • inexpensive material
  • very easy

Disadvantage:

  • looks cheap if poorly made
  • not very durable

Concrete planters:

Benefits:

  • pretty tough
  • easy manufacture

Disadvantage:

  • high dead weight

Exemplary assembly instructions

Basic form

  1. mix cement
  2. Pour the mass into a mold
  3. push in a smaller mold
  4. let dry overnight
  5. remove both molds the next day

tips

A little soil that you mix under the concrete provides a rustic look.

layout

If the raw form is enough for you, you can plant it immediately. You can find suitable plants here. In order to integrate the planter into the garden in a visually flawless manner, you can still disguise it:

  1. Cutting wooden strips (e.g. terrace floorboards)
  2. screw around the plant pot
  3. or glue mosaic stones to the outer wall with cement

Pay attention to what?

It is very important that your self-made planter has drainage. Otherwise waterlogging will form, so that no plant will survive long in the pot. 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 you can read how to secure your planter from falling over.

Special planters

Are you already more experienced and looking for new challenges in handicrafts? Then try our instructions for a planter with a trellis or water tank.

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