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| Curated from Red Lotus Gardening |
You will need:
- Cement pavers
- Concrete block adhesive,
- Caulk gun or adhesive applicator
This project will provide you with the look of expensive planters for a fraction of the cost. Then, find a moss recipe and "age" them!
What do you think? Is this project worth a try?
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Debra
wonderful idea, will try! thank you!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of this, but looks like a great idea! I have lots of extra brick-style pavers, this idea would work with them just as well. Trick is to make sure you get the right stuff to do the attachment, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you use as the 'glue" Our store had tons of sealers, but I wasn't sure which to purchase.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb - When I make one of these I will experiment with Quikrete© Vinyl Concrete Patch, which has worked well for me in other projects. Will you make one or two of these soon? If yes, I would love to receive a photo of your completed planter.
DeleteThank you for stopping in and for your question. Debra
Update to Deb Marciano: While researching online, I found an additional product, 'Henkel Landscape Block Adhesive". This one is in a tube (probably less messy and easier to apply). I will certainly try the Henkel product, based on the reviews I have read. -Debra
DeleteWonderful idea! I love the look but never thought I would be able to afford them! Now that I have seen this......$170 bucks for the landscape block adhesive, I think I will have to find something else for the glue!!! Any other suggestions???
DeleteHello, "Anonymous" - While researching online, I found an additional product, 'Henkel Landscape Block Adhesive". This one is in a tube (probably less messy and easier to apply). I will certainly try the Henkel product, based on the reviews I have read. -Debra
DeleteThis is groovy! I am going to try this real soon & my 7 yo granddaughter who is very creative suggested adding some of the flat marbles.
DeleteTry "SIKABOND Construction Adhesive" - it is amazing stuff. $7-8 a tube. Be sure to wear gloves
DeleteDid you use more garden blocks on the bottom of the planter? I really would like to make a few of these for some additional veggies around my yard and garden.
ReplyDeleteHello Shelly. Yes, an additional block is used on the bottom. Or, the bottom block can be left off if the planter will remain affixed in the garden where roots of a perennial or two can make themselves at home.
DeleteThanks for answering me. I am going to do this project this weekend. I'm also going to add a coat of glow in the dark paint to the outside to give a great lighting effect in the evening.
DeleteGreat idea, Shelly! Good luck with your project! -Debra
DeleteThanks for your great idea...I´ll try it.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of stones... woo hoo.. cant wait
ReplyDeleteBrilliant hubby wants high raised beds and wood so expensive and this idea is brilliant we have loads of slabs,is it easy to find the cement adhesive.
ReplyDeleteHello there! I am so happy you enjoyed this article. I have inserted a link to the adhesive product, within the above list of materials needed. The product is sold through Amazon. -Debra
DeleteMy mrs wanted to buy a few of these planters. I'm gonna try do these over the weekend. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I'm going to try it too. I'd also like to read your Gardens Inspired blog but seems I have to be invited? Is that possible?
ReplyDeleteHello Andrea. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment; I am happy you are enjoying Upcycled Garden Style.
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If the pavers are 12 inch squares, what size paver do your use for the bottom of the planter which is 13 inch squared once finished?
ReplyDeleteIf you want to have a bottom in your planter, either place the bottomless planter directly onto a planting site (and use the soil as the bottom of the planter for a permanent placement), or set the bottomless planter on top of another solid surface and then use planting pots inside the walls you have created. Please see the photograph.
DeleteOK, good to know! I'm going to try that - thanks so much. PS Great site and great ideas.
DeleteYou are very welcome. And thanks for the compliment!
DeleteThe walls seem to be on the outside so how do I attach the pavers to the bottom. Sorry, a woman's question! But I can see the photo and the sides seem to be wider than the bottom!
ReplyDeleteHello Tineke; thanks for stopping by! If you want to have a bottom in your planter, either place the bottomless planter directly onto a planting site and use the soil as the bottom of the planter (for a permanent placement), or set the bottomless planter on top of another solid surface and then use planting pots inside the walls you have created. Please see the photograph.
Deleteso what would you suggest for the bottom of the planter for good drainage?
ReplyDeletethanks
It is very nice idea and easy to make
ReplyDeleteI wonder how it would work with left-over floor tiles -large ones, at least 1 ft by 1 ft.
ReplyDeleteI love this one,
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I love this idea. I have block left by the previous owner and was wondering what to do with them. I think I will try spray painting them with a stone textured paint to make them look like concrete
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