Are you sick of shoveling your driveway and layering on the coats? Us too. Instead we want to daydream about spring. It really isn’t that far away. It’s time to start considering what you need to do this spring to get your yard in tip top shape. When those warm days show their face, you can be prepared with a plan of attack that will help you prepare your yard for warm evenings, weekend barbecues, and backyard baseball.
Your spring yard plan will probably include some cleanup, aerating the soil, fertilizing, and tilling areas for new planting. Don’t forget to service your yard machinery like lawnmowers, leaf blowers, edgers, and more. Check your sprinkling system for leaks and de-winterize it. Swing by your local nursery to look for plants that appeal to you, and will work in your yard and climate. A fruit & vegetable garden can be intimidating, and trees can be a lot of work. But everyone can handle some beautiful and bright flowers!
Of course you can plant beautiful flowers in your garden, or along the edges of your yard. A flower bed is a particularly good option for front yards with space around your concrete walkway or front porch. But our personal favorite is to make DIY concrete flower pots. They are easy to make, and look great stationed on your porch, along your driveway, on a deck, or next to walkways or outdoor tables.
DIY Concrete Flower Pots
- Choose Molds. Your mold can really be anything. You can use popcorn buckets, plastic Tupperware containers, and more. You’ll use a second, smaller mold within the big one to make the planting space. Play around with different inner and outer molds, and consider if you want a big planter for giant plants and flowers or a small one for, say, succulents.
- Grease & Mix. Grease up your mold, and be generous. It will help you get the concrete out once it has cured. Mix the fine concrete mix in a bucket and be sure you follow directions carefully.
- Pour. Scoop your concrete into the large mold, then place your smaller mold into it. Weigh down your smaller mold if necessary. Smooth the top and press in any designs or inlays.
- Remove & Cure. After 24 hours you can remove the concrete from it’s mold. However, it’s important to let it continue curing for 5-7 days before you drill your drainage hole. Once you’ve drilled the hole, you can plant your flowers or plants and begin enjoying wherever you place it!
For more concrete tips and projects, talk to our experts at Hard Rock Concrete Coatings.
