DIY Concrete Planters
Large planters for your deck or patio can be very pricey, so it makes sense to build your own. If you like the look of concrete but would rather not mix and pour your own, patio pavers make a genius shortcut. That's what Angela from Life in Velvet discovered. With the right tools and materials, you can create patio paver planters that will bind and stay together. Find the how to below.
MATERIALS
- (5) 16X16 patio pavers {per large planter}
- (5) 12X12 Patio Pavers {per small planter}
- Gorilla Glue
- Clamps
- Patio paint
STEP 1
Lay out four patio pavers to form a square, with edges overlapping. The fifth paver is used as a base.
STEP 2
Apply Gorilla Glue to the edges of the pavers, then clamp together until dry.
Note: The only thing to be afraid of with Gorilla Glue is that it expands about 3x, so use thin lines of glue between pavers, and use small dots to adhere the sides to the base to allow for drainage.
STEP 3
Once dry, use remove the clamps and apply patio paint of your choice.
STEP 4
Add soil and plants! We have a very small back yard, so I’m using each of these as a mini raised garden. I planted a variety of shrubs and flowers in shades of purple, pink and red to keep everything interesting and cohesive.
Thanks, Angela! For more DIY ideas, check out Life in Velvet.
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