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A flowerpot is a flower pot, a small architectural form, made of various materials (concrete, wood, plaster and others). A form for flowers is installed outdoors. Various plants are planted in them and they decorate the entrance area, courtyard, and terrace. Outdoor flowerpots differ from indoor ones in size and in that they are placed outdoors.
Benefits of using flowerpots for plants
- Mobility. You can move the product with the plant around the site. Create new flower compositions. Under unfavorable natural conditions, you can move outdoor flowerpots along with their inhabitants under the roof.
- Decorativeness. Decorate and give comfort to a place where there is no earth. Having plants is always a win. Even a small yard will get a new look, which can be modified at will.
- Practicality. Dividing into zones will add comfort. For example, it will separate the recreation area from the utility area. The flowerpots for the garden were also appreciated by flower growers. Some plants are very picky about soil. A separate mobile flower bed allows you to create the conditions necessary for a particular plant.
- Economic benefit. The low cost of plant pots makes them extremely attractive. And made with your own hands, they become objects of well-deserved pride.
Huge flowerpots made of concrete or stone look ridiculous on a relatively small summer cottage.
Material for making flowerpots
Flowerpots can be made from various materials:
- Metal. Durable and durable material. Forged flower girls look elegant. Among the disadvantages of products made from this material: the high price, but the payback is also high. The metal gets very hot in the summer, the soil in it dries out quickly, the problem is solved by additional watering of the plants.
- Ceramics. Natural material. Looks organic in the landscape. But very fragile. You can make flowerpots with your own hands, but firing will be required for the product to last a long time.
- Stone. Stone processing is a complex technological process, which is why the price of flower shapes made of stone is quite high.
- Concrete. It’s a cheap material; moreover, if it is additionally decorated, for example, with broken porcelain, the concrete product will acquire individuality. Another plus: unlimited scope for imagination. And the high performance properties of concrete: does not burn, is resistant to moisture, temperature changes, and durable. The concrete solution takes on any given shape and, when hardened, becomes very strong. The disadvantages of concrete include the weight of the finished product. Therefore, it is better to immediately decide on a permanent place for a massive form for flowers. Outdoor flowerpots are most often made of concrete.In cities, concrete flower stands are installed in high-traffic areas. They serve for many years. Outdoor concrete flowerpots are functional and affordable. Therefore, concrete products have found their application not only on city streets, but also on the territory of private summer cottages. Many gardeners make their own concrete flowerpots.
- Tree. Not a very durable material, a wooden plant pot will definitely come into contact with moisture. The tree will require additional protection from rotting, then it will last for many years. Using stumps is not a new idea, but that doesn’t stop it from being original. The inside of a stump or cut of a tree is hollowed out. Drainage holes are made and the wood is treated with an antiseptic. And as a result, we have non-standard flowerpots made by ourselves. It is best to fill the soil not with the stump itself, but with some container and place it inside the recess.
- Plastic. Manufacturers offer a large number of plastic garden flowerpots. Advantages: low price, various shapes and sizes. But plastic flowerpots are short-lived and do not pretend to be original.
- Available materials. In principle, any object that has fallen out of use can find new life by becoming a container for a flower. It is not difficult to make garden flowerpots for plants with your own hands. The most daring ideas will be embodied in your garden plot. An old garden cart, barrels, baskets, car tires, even plastic bottles - everything can be used by a thrifty owner. The photo shows original flowerpots for a summer house from an old bicycle.
DIY plant pots
Gardens and dachas have recently acquired a slightly different status.They have become a place where you want to get away from city everyday life and gain strength. Of course, there is a desire for not only vegetables to grow in the dacha, but also flowers, for which there is sometimes not enough space. By making flowerpots for your garden with your own hands, you kill two birds with one stone: solve the problem of space and avoid significant financial costs.
Vases made from tires: step-by-step instructions
Making flowerpots from tires with your own hands is quite simple. What you will need:
- Tire with rim;
- A sharp, strong knife;
- Sander;
- Chalk;
- Soap solution;
- Primer;
- Dye;
- Brush.
The work is performed in the following sequence:
- Prepare the tire for work in advance. Clean off any dirt. If necessary, wash and dry. On the tire, mark a line with chalk along which you will cut. Make the line symmetrical and neat, otherwise the flowerpot will look sloppy later.
- Cut off the top inner part of the tire. Cut along the outlined outline. Dip the knife in soapy water to make cutting easier. If you have a jigsaw, feel free to use it. Also dip its blade in the soapy solution.
- Next step: Turn the tire inside out. The process is complex as it requires the application of force. It’s not easy at first when you need to pry up a small section of rubber and start turning it out, but then it gets easier.
- The edges of the cuts must be processed using a grinding machine. Get it smooth.
- Creative stage. The tire flowerpot is ready. It remains to add some finishing touches. Treat the surface with a primer and paint it in the desired color. Give free rein to your imagination. There are many color options: plain, multi-color, with patterns, with floral motifs.Suitable paints for exterior use: oil paint, enamel paint, nitro paint, automotive paint.
- Move the flowerpot to a permanent location and fill it. Place agro-fabric inside, then be sure to have a layer of drainage and soil.
Plant the plants. Get aesthetic pleasure.
Concrete flowerpot: step-by-step instructions
Many people can make flowerpots with their own hands. A little effort and patience, and soon you will admire the creation of your hands. What you will need:
- Cement;
- Sand;
- Water;
- 2 shapes of different sizes;
- Kneading container;
- Machine oil;
- Brush;
- Knife;
- Plastic tube with a diameter of up to 2 cm.
The procedure is as follows:
- Place 3 parts sand and 2 parts cement into a container for mixing concrete, mix, and gradually add water. The concrete solution should be moderately thick and without lumps. At this stage, you can add a concrete coloring pigment.
- Lubricate the forms for pouring concrete well with machine oil. Large shape on the inside, small on the outside. Make 3 cm long pieces from a plastic tube. The tubes are needed to make drainage holes.
- Fill the bottom of a large mold with 3 cm thick concrete mortar and insert the tubes in the center. Once the solution has set, place a smaller container directly on top of the solution and tubes. To prevent it from moving, place a load (bricks, stones) in it. Fill the distance between the containers with concrete solution.
- After 24 hours, the inner container with the load is removed. The concrete is moistened. Wrap in film. The structure remains in this form for another week so that the concrete gains the necessary strength. Wet the concrete from time to time. If the weather is humid, there is no need to moisten the concrete. After a week, the concrete flowerpot can be freed from its outer form.
How to make a flowerpot out of concrete with your own hands using a different technology, watch the video:
If you do not have suitable forms, then use ordinary boxes. Reinforce them with tape, especially the joints and folds. Cut off the bottom of a smaller box. The technology is similar. After a week, remove the outer box and drill drainage holes in the concrete flower pot.
You can achieve an interesting texture on the outside of a plant pot by pouring concrete into a wicker basket or using large leaves and tree branches when pouring.
Plants for flowerpots
When choosing flowers for flowerpots made of concrete or other materials, consider the following points:
- The root system of plants should not be too powerful. The space for roots will be limited by the volume of the flowerpot;
- Upright and hanging plants are the best combination for outdoor flowerpots;
- Plants must be resistant to temperature changes, drought or excess moisture;
- Choose plants that bloom all summer. Or compose the composition in such a way as to achieve the effect of continuous flowering. The photo shows an example of one of the great many compositions.
Prepare flowerpots for plants. Place a drainage layer on the bottom. It can be expanded clay, pebbles, broken brick. Then fill the flowerpots with the prepared soil: mix fertile soil with perlite (it will provide the plants with moisture) and vermiculite (it will provide the plants with minerals).
Plant tall plants in the center of the flowerpot, and hanging plants along the edge, which will hang over the edge of the pot.You can plant several types of plants, but be sure to keep in mind that they must be similar in terms of lighting, soil, and watering requirements.
Flowering plants that are suitable for growing in flowerpots:
- Geranium It is very beautiful in bloom, the flowers have a variety of colors. A geranium bush will delight you with flowers all season long. Can be propagated by cuttings and seeds;
- Annual dahlias. By planting several plants of various colors, you will get a bright, cheerful bush that will bloom profusely until frost. They love well-lit places;
- Zinnia varied in height from 15 to 100 cm. For compositions, choose dwarf or medium zinnia. Zinnia is unpretentious in care;
- Pansies delicate, cute plants look good both separately and in a group with tall plants;
- Lobelia. The most common color of flowers is blue. But white and purple colors are found.
- Ageratum. The flowers look like soft pompoms that shower the entire bush. Color ranges from white to blue. They bloom profusely all season. The plant requires good lighting.
- short marigold – gardeners love it for its bright positive color, long-lasting flowering and unpretentiousness.
- Petunia gardeners' favorite plant. The variety of colors allows you to use the plant to create compositions without using other plants. Petunia is good both in garden flowerpots and flowerpots.
Mobile flower beds allow you to make the most of your garden space and create new flower arrangements without much effort. Outdoor flowerpots made of concrete, wood and other materials, made by yourself, will add comfort and individuality to every corner of your dacha.
