DIY Concrete Garden Projects: Planters, Fire Features & Edging

Concrete is the garden’s unsung hero: affordable, durable, ages beautifully, and takes any form. Beyond our concrete globes, here are six standout projects.

1. Concrete Edging (Featured)
   Clean, modern borders poured in place or formed with pavers.
2. Paver + Caulk Planters – Upcycled Garden Style
   Stack concrete pavers, bond with landscape adhesive. Simple, architectural. Check adhesive temperature specs.
3. Hypertufa Planters – Martha Stewart
   Classic peat/perlite/cement mix for lightweight, moss-friendly containers.
4. Cinder Block Planter / Outdoor Bar – The Hunted Interior
   Dual-purpose: planting pockets + serving surface. Full tutorial.
5. Modern Grassy Planters
   Sleek rectangular forms planted with ornamental grasses.
6. Concrete Fire Columns – In My Own Style
   Restoration Hardware look-alikes; complete how-to.
7. Concrete Fire Pit – Man Made DIY
   Clean lines, any backyard, detailed instructions.

Mix a batch this weekend—concrete projects are forgiving, functional, and forever.