If you want to make a big impact in your garden, DIY large cement planters are the perfect project. These oversized planters are strong, weather-resistant, and ideal for anchoring outdoor spaces like patios, entryways, decks, and garden corners. Best of all, making them yourself costs far less than buying large concrete planters from a store.
With the right molds and techniques, even beginners can create professional-looking results.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Large planter molds or containers
- Smaller inner container (to create planting space)
- Mixing tub or bucket
- Water
- Trowel or stir stick
- Cooking spray or mold release
- Gloves and mask (recommended)
- Sandpaper or concrete stone
- Cement or concrete mix
- Optional: concrete pigment, sealant, rebar or wire mesh
