How to Make a Brick Raised Garden Planter
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Thinking of adding a brick raised garden planter but don’t know where to start? If you are, you are on the right page. Diy cp will teach you how to make it at home with a built-in soak away. Adding this to your garden or front yard can definitely upgrade the look of your space. Aside from the aesthetic reasons, there are more benefits of having a raised garden, like having fewer weeds and better drainage. It’s also easier to maintain!
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Making one for your backyard is definitely a great decision if your back is always aching from maintaining your plants on the ground. Your back will surely thank you when you get one since you don’t have to bend over. You will also get fewer pests and healthier soil.
It’s not as difficult as you think. Read the steps below or watch the video below for instructions.
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DIY Brick Planter Materials
- bricks
- cement sand mix
- pipes
How to Make a Brick Planter With a Built In Soak Away
Step 1:
Determine how big you want your planter to be, then set out the footings.
Step 2:
Once your are set, dig the soil about 6 inches down. Set the pipe vertically on the soil for the soak away, and cover the sides with geotextile fabric.
Step 3:
Mix the concrete and pour them in. It should be a few inches below the top edge of the vertical pipe. Flatten the concrete. Place two slender pipes on the side of the vertical pipe horizontally and push them down so they are halfway embedded. Let the concrete dry for a couple of hours, then remove the slender pipes. Let the concrete to completely dry.
Step 4:
Drill holes on the sides of the vertical pipe to allow the water from the gully to flow inside. Cut the excess pipe.
Step 5:
Lay the bricks on the perimeter of the planter using concrete mix to bind them together. Make sure it is leveled. Let it dry completely.
How to Make a Brick Raised Garden Planter
