How thick should a large concrete planter be?

The larger the planter, the thicker the wall should be. A small planter can have walls and a bottom as narrow as ¼” thick. A concrete pot that is 10x10x10” will do better at a thickness of ⅜” to ½”. And larger than that should be even thicker.

Are cement planters good?

Concrete planters are long-lasting and environmentally friendly investments. Concrete is heavy and able to withstand elements such as wind or rain. You won’t have to worry about your plants being ruined or uprooted from getting knocked over.

How do you reinforce concrete planters?

Concrete planters help protect plants from fluctuating temperatures while adding an unfinished or antique look to the landscape. Adding a chicken wire form to the cement will strengthen the planter, enabling you to build larger troughs and planters to hold small trees or shrubs.

Is it better to use cement or concrete?

Let’s start with the basics: concrete is significantly stronger than cement. Cement is a durable material in its own right, but it simply does not compare to concrete. That’s why cement is usually used for smaller, more decorative projects.

Can you plant directly in concrete planter?

The best plants for concrete planters are succulents. This is because succulents like soil that is more on the alkaline side and concrete leaches lime which is highly alkaline. However, you can plant any type of plant in a concrete planter, but you may want to soak it in water first.

Why are my homemade cement pots cracking?

Shrinkage is a main cause of cracking. As concrete hardens and dries it shrinks. This is due to the evaporation of excess mixing water. The wetter or soupier the concrete mix, the greater the shrinkage will be.

How to make a large concrete planter?

Step. Decide how tall you want your planter to be.

Step. To make the inside part of the form,mark your smaller tube at a length 1.75″ shorter than the first (this will account for the height of the PVC

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How to make cement planters at home?

Plastic containers to use as concrete molds choose sturdy containers that will hold their shape

Cooking oil

Foam brush

Fine concrete topping or repair concrete,do not use standard concrete

Trowel

Rocks

Drill

Concrete drill bit

Gloves

How can I make cement planters?

Get 2 different sized boxes. The boxes will be the molds that you’ll use to create the planters.

Use plastic containers rather than boxes. If you want a concrete planter that’s a different shape than a rectangle or square,you can purchase plastic containers of any shape

Tape a plastic trash bag around the smaller container.

How to plant extra large planters?

Mix a balanced fertilizer and soil polymers into the soil mixture according to the manufacturers’ directions.

Wet the soil completely,but not so that it is soggy.

Fill the pot halfway with potting soil and pat it down firmly with your hands,especially near the edges.