DIY cement planter

Take your garden decor up a notch for less than $5 with these amazing cement planters!

Cement planters can make or break your garden decor, but they tend to be expensive to buy. Gardening expert Carson Arthur shows you how to achieve a beautiful garden without breaking the bank with these simple and inexpensive DIY cement planters!

Materials:

  • Mortar (otherwise called portland cement)
  • Water
  • Gloves
  • A bowl
  • A piece of fabric
  • Scissors
  • A bucket (the bucket should be the same size as the planter you wish to make.)

Instructions:

  1. Cut your piece of fabric in a circle shape. Note: Avoid using a large piece of fabric as this project gets very heavy, fast.
  2. Put gloves on and remove any watches or jewelry from your wrists.
  3. Mix the mortar with water to the consistency of pancake batter.
  4. Dredge the piece of fabric in the mortar.
  5. Place the fabric over a bucket or container and allow it to dry for 24 hours.
  6. Remove and seal with a spray sealant.
  7. Place your plant in your planter and enjoy!