Diy Large Concrete Planter Box

Tap on the sides of the box continually to help air bubbles escape to the surface.

Diy large concrete planter box.

Making your own large round concrete flower pot. A large concrete mixing tray. To make them you ll need cardboard boxes duct tape concrete mix a shovel and some sanding tools. Of course you ll want to choose the better looking sides of the pavers to face out.

The base of this planter box is big enough for a 2 or 3 gallon pot so all you have to do is drop it in and watch it grow. Depending on the size of the box the mix may take three or four days to completely solidify and dry. If necessary clean the pavers especially the areas where you ll be applying the adhesive. Continue adding concrete until it reaches the top of the box.

Fill the large box halfway then press the knockout down into the concrete and hold it there. Use the boxes as a mold and pour in the cement. The trellis will help stabilize taller plants or give climbing vines something to hold on to while it fills the back with flowers. Decide how tall you want your planter to be.

Put something in the knockout that s heavy rocks sand weights. A shovel for mixing caulking gun. A utility knife or circular saw optional a tape measure how to make your own diy concrete planters step. We made our first one 24 tall.

Simply break apart the cardboard sand it paint it if you like and you re done.