I am inspired to start working on my front yard, I have a small space ..so this will work for me, thank you! I will more than likely add a few designs on the blocks. Cheers from the west coast.
Exactly what I was needing. You could probably paint the inside of the blocks with a Nontoxic waterproof latex perhaps?? OR Perhaps using plant felt (like a plant hammock) they do it for inside garden walls, then utilizing a few of pieces of metal to hang on the outside of the planter: like his wire mesh shape, then folding and zip tying/glueing the metal into the felt so you don't lose soil. Seen the Nontoxic waterproof deal done for a dog pond on another video. Well, I'm gonna give it a whirl. I'm too innovative not to try it. Will keep anyone posted that's interested.
We're glad to hear that you're inspired by Cinder Block Garden project. The design possibilities are endless. If you're looking for a design in your landscape, we suggest you map out what you want the wall to look like and discuss what plants to use with your local nursery.
I'm looking to do this, but I'm in a rental and the only space I really have would be a concrete slab. What can I do to this arrangement to avoid mold or rot underneath?
In your case, you chose good plants for cinder-block grow pots, however, I prefer more acid loving plants, and the concrete of the cider-blocks will leach out into the soil and kill the plants...I think I will do this, and taller, with mortar and paint the inside with asphalt emulsion to lock out the cement from the plant soil
m frm India n its too hot here so plz let me know wat type of plants to grow n how to look aftr dem.plzzz..i love gardening n flowers bt dont know the know how.
When watering it daily, or everyone other day depending on the plant you use. Does the cinder block start to crack since the inside part where you put the soil and water it are not water sealed?
Petra, a number of plants were included in the video, including Mexican feather grass, echeveria, sempervivum, euphorbia, petunia, geranium, sweet basil, and oregano.
this is a good idea but doesn't necessarily constitute urban as most people who dwell in urban areas don't have access to open space or backyards, but some do so for them OK however another concern and major one and a concern of urban agriculture is the leeching of chemicals from cinder blocks which are made of concrete and cinder or coal ash. anyone who understands urban gardening/agriculture knows that's the major or a major concern of the would from which cinder block once stood and other chemical leeching into the soil things. I I don't want to take away from the project as it is a start of a very good idea, in the context of gardening and leeching prevention of such should be considered.
1.) Cinder blocks especially new are rather toxic to plants, 2.) Metal is not much better. 3.) With the open bottoms they will dry out quickly and die unless you really stay on top of watering which few people do. 4.) It's rather ugly. 5.) Honestly, do you know anything about plants?
davart instead of being negative why not offer solutions as to how it could be better, for example, instead of potting the plants directly inside the cinder blocks how about potting the plants into regular plant puts and just placing them into the blocks.
Great video. This gave my wife and I information, instruction, inspiration, and the confidence to build ours.
Thanks.
I am inspired to start working on my front yard, I have a small space ..so this will work for me, thank you! I will more than likely add a few designs on the blocks. Cheers from the west coast.
I needed a finishing touch to my front yard garden design and this is it! YAY!!! Thank you!
Hello I am Algerian and I love your work.
Great idea and beautiful .
The blocks are so beautiful
How cute is this?! ❤
Thank you. I got some cool ideas to make a garden wall and lounge idea.
Great idea Justin. Thank you
What a great idea
Exactly what I was needing. You could probably paint the inside of the blocks with a Nontoxic waterproof latex perhaps?? OR Perhaps using plant felt (like a plant hammock) they do it for inside garden walls, then utilizing a few of pieces of metal to hang on the outside of the planter: like his wire mesh shape, then folding and zip tying/glueing the metal into the felt so you don't lose soil. Seen the Nontoxic waterproof deal done for a dog pond on another video. Well, I'm gonna give it a whirl. I'm too innovative not to try it. Will keep anyone posted that's interested.
Awesome, thanks! That's just what I was looking for.
Thank you for the tutorial. I love these little planters. Do you have any other design ideas?
We're glad to hear that you're inspired by Cinder Block Garden project. The design possibilities are endless. If you're looking for a design in your landscape, we suggest you map out what you want the wall to look like and discuss what plants to use with your local nursery.
Brilliant
Is it safe to grow herbs and food plants in cinderblock? what about flyash?
Good job!
Nice.
Nice vedio
thank you
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I used the wire basket... 12 inches square and 4 inches each side
I'm looking to do this, but I'm in a rental and the only space I really have would be a concrete slab. What can I do to this arrangement to avoid mold or rot underneath?
In your case, you chose good plants for cinder-block grow pots, however, I prefer more acid loving plants, and the concrete of the cider-blocks will leach out into the soil and kill the plants...I think I will do this, and taller, with mortar and paint the inside with asphalt emulsion to lock out the cement from the plant soil
l would like this for my self
What are the blocks called that are a high wall
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m frm India n its too hot here so plz let me know wat type of plants to grow n how to look aftr dem.plzzz..i love gardening n flowers bt dont know the know how.
We appreciate your interest, Anushka. In your location, it's best to check with your local nursery or greenhouse for specific recommendations.
hello, can you tell me what is the name of the cloth that you put in the block?
thanks
Macario, the cloth is a standard landscape fabric. It can be found at any hardware store or nursery.
When watering it daily, or everyone other day depending on the plant you use. Does the cinder block start to crack since the inside part where you put the soil and water it are not water sealed?
My plants fell through
I can't get the mesh to stay put. Any advice?
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What are the names of the plants?
Petra, a number of plants were included in the video, including Mexican feather grass, echeveria, sempervivum, euphorbia, petunia, geranium, sweet basil, and oregano.
What do you call those patterned blocks on the back white wall?
They are called decorative concrete screen blocks. We hope this helps.
i love the idea but all the comments stop me to do it :(
what is the measurement of the wire mesh cross?
Farrah, thanks for the question. Use standard wire mesh and measure to fit your blocks before cutting.
You’ll be the girl with the cinderblock garden
this is a good idea but doesn't necessarily constitute urban as most people who dwell in urban areas don't have access to open space or backyards, but some do so for them OK however another concern and major one and a concern of urban agriculture is the leeching of chemicals from cinder blocks which are made of concrete and cinder or coal ash. anyone who understands urban gardening/agriculture knows that's the major or a major concern of the would from which cinder block once stood and other chemical leeching into the soil things. I
I don't want to take away from the project as it is a start of a very good idea, in the context of gardening and leeching prevention of such should be considered.
apologies autocorrect did something lol
aswee01 depends on where you are we have tons of urban space in Australia
if you don't have landscape glue you can use zip ties
Ilove and I wil to my house
That is not a wall. That is just concrete pots
so i made it too . just by using Woodprix woodworking plans :)
its too ugly its not pretty enough its such a waste of block for suck tiny little plants :(
Not really its torture the plants in such tiny little concrete block which is no good just like bonsai tree
An 8x8x16 cinder block would probably give you a planter about 6 x 6/1/2 (on 1/2 of the block). That's a pretty average potting size.
dam that is not pretty at all
Sorry but I think cinder blocks look like crap
1.) Cinder blocks especially new are rather toxic to plants,
2.) Metal is not much better.
3.) With the open bottoms they will dry out quickly and die unless you really stay on top of watering which few people do.
4.) It's rather ugly.
5.) Honestly, do you know anything about plants?
davart this video makes me not want to purchase any miracle grow products.
davart instead of being negative why not offer solutions as to how it could be better, for example, instead of potting the plants directly inside the cinder blocks how about potting the plants into regular plant puts and just placing them into the blocks.
I looked up "davart" in the dictionary. A person, who thinks they know everything.
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