Every homeowner wants yard decor that is functional, affordable, and DIY-friendly. Yes, it’s possible. Have you considered concrete yard decor?
When it comes to your yard, you may think that adding some decor will include expensive water features, landscaping, or rusty metal lawn ornaments. What’s the point if your decor is costly and just cluttering up your space?
Today, we’re sharing three ways you can create yard decor that transforms your space.
How Can I Create My Own Concrete Yard Decorations?
Concrete is a versatile and enduring material to use, making it perfect for use in your yard or garden since it can withstand the elements so well. It’s also very easy to use for even amateur crafters. Here are three easy projects you can try yourself to create upgrades in yard decor.
- Pavers: One of the easiest and most functional options for concrete yard decor is to add pavers. Pavers can create a walkway along your most-used paths. Consider adding pavers from the sidewalk or driveway to your front door or to a garage man-door. Pretty pavers placed along your garden or flower beds can make for the perfect strolling lane—especially during spring blooms. Simply mix concrete and pour into molds (all available at your local hardware store), then place along the path you’ve designated.
- Planters: Large ceramic planters are expensive, heavy, and fragile. All it takes is one wrong move, and you’ve broken the planter, spilled gallons of dirt, and evacuated any plants you kept there. Try a concrete planter for a more durable and custom solution. You can buy or create your own molds, even adding interesting features like broken glass or mosaic tiles for a one-of-a-kind planter. Round, square, rectangular, even triangular! You can mold concrete to any shape or size you want. All you have to do is pour in mixed concrete and wait for it to set—then plant and enjoy.
- Stamped Edging: You likely already feature a concrete driveway, sidewalk, or front walkway on your property. One way to upgrade this standard concrete for increased curb appeal and to make your home look more elegant is to add edging to your driveway, walkways, and even along your garden and flower beds. Stamping concrete can create the effect of brick, stones, tile, or even wood. Pour slabs of concrete alongside your existing slabs, then before it’s completely set, use a stamp to create the design you want along the top of the concrete. You might also consider staining the concrete, such as a deep red/brown with a brick stamp to add lots of character to your home.
Now, as your growing season is winding down, you can turn your focus to yard work that pays off through the fall, winter, and early spring with durable concrete.
Hard Rock Concrete Coatings has the Solution
Whether you want to upgrade your concrete yard decor, garage, or driveway, Hard Rock Concrete Coatings can create the right concrete solution for you. We serve Salt Lake County, Utah. Contact us today.
