Cement Planters
When you just cant find the right pot why not just make one yourself? These awesome cement planters make great gifts for anyone with a green thumb.
What You Need
- Floor mat (keep ground and surface clean from mess)
- Concrete mix
- Used MHY tubs (64 oz. for large planter, 32 oz. for smaller)
- 5 gallon bucket (for mixing concrete)
- Shovel
- Particle mask
- Rubber Gloves
- Smaller cups (should be the size you’d like for the hallow inside of the planter)
- 1 Bag of sand (or material of equal weight)
Instructions
- Follow cement instructions
- Fill tubs 3/4 of the way full with cement
- Place cup inside of cup leaving 3 in out of cement
- Fill cup with sand or other heavy material
- Allow to cure according to cement brand directions
- Once 100% dry remove the cup and tub from your planter
- (Optional) Personalize your tub with paint or stencils
