How to make a flowerpot from wood. Flowers for flowerpots: little secrets of great beauty

The convenience of growing flowers in outdoor flowerpots is that they can be moved to different places. Each flower plant requires its own growing conditions. Some need more sun, others shade or partial shade.

The flowerpots produced come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A large number of colors Depending on the design of the area, they can be standing on the ground, suspended or on struts. Flowerpots look good in dachas and garden plots. They accent the curbs of paths.

Outdoor flowerpots for flowers you can make it yourself from scrap materials:

1 Clay. In its natural state, it is a very plastic substance, so the product can easily be molded into any shape. In the fired state, the clay remains natural material, therefore it is porous. The root system is constantly enriched with oxygen. If glaze is applied to the outside, these properties are lost.
2 Stone. They easily embody any design ideas. They often come in large sizes with voluminous patterns. The manufacturing process is very expensive, so the products are made individually. The advantages, in addition to decorativeness and durability, include moisture resistance.
3 Wooden. Natural wood, impregnated with antiseptic, fits well into any design. Plants in wooden flowerpots are often placed in summer cottages. They, like stone ones, hold moisture well.
4 Metal. Such containers are made of cast iron, brass or zinc. They have a number of disadvantages. The surface must be painted, because non-ferrous metal oxidizes in air. Plants need constant watering. Metal containers should not be left in the sun for a long time. The root system will burn.
5 Concrete. Compared to stone products, they cost significantly less. The soil retains moisture well. Concrete has low thermal conductivity, so even in hot weather the root system does not overheat. Flowerpots are made of significant dimensions and occupy a large area in the garden. Externally they look solid.
6 Plastic. They have high frost resistance. Perennials are planted in them garden plants. The temperature range is +50...-40 degrees.

Manufacturing

A lot of available material can be used to make flowerpots. Pots are made from car tires, old barrels, cans or jugs.

Then you can create various compositions from several flowerpots. For exterior finishing use pebbles, shells or broken glass.

From clay

The clay solution is rolled out into a pancake shape and a circle is cut out required diameter. Then you need to make a series of clay strands. Their diameter is 0.5 cm. The length of the bundle is equal to the perimeter of the circle. It is applied to the base along the outer cut and attached to it. Then the next tourniquet is taken and attached to the previous one. A pot is gradually formed. If the neck needs to be narrowed, the length of the next strand is reduced.

The second stage is annealing. At the first stage, moisture evaporates within 2-3 hours. Gradually the temperature rises to 300 degrees. At the second stage, the degrees increase to 580 for 15 minutes. At the last stage, they rise for 15 minutes to 900. After this, the degrees drop to room temperature.

All that remains is to decorate it. This can be done using painting.

Making pots from clay

Made of wood

Stumps are used to make wooden flowerpots. They fit beautifully into the garden landscape. The best option is a birch stump with a diameter of 40 cm. Top part cut to obtain a smooth surface. A circle is drawn inside the stump. Its diameter is 20 cm less than the diameter of the stump. Holes of 7-8 cm are drilled along the perimeter as close as possible, to a depth of 10 cm. Then the core is selected with a chisel.

The bark of the stump should not be touched. Otherwise, the flowerpot will not look natural.

Drainage holes are drilled inside and soil is filled. The flowerpot for planting flowers is ready.

Making a flowerpot from a stump

From tires

They are made from old car tires. To do this, the tire is placed on flat surface and a sharp knife is used to cut a wavy line on the side. It can be designed in the form of petals. To make work easier, the knife is wetted in a soap solution. You can use a jigsaw as a tool.

With some effort, the tire is turned out. The flowerpot is ready. You just need to give the cuts the ideal shape. For this you can use grinder. The outside of the tire is degreased and painted.

Making flowerpots from tires

Made from concrete

Such products are not inferior to stone flowerpots. Materials prepared in advance:

Mortar of sand and cement.
Sunflower oil.
2 containers, maybe buckets. One is large and the other is slightly smaller.
Several pieces of plastic tube 5 cm long.

Manufacturing procedure:

1 Prepare a solution. Mix 2 parts cement and 3 sand. Addition of dye is allowed.
2 Processed with vegetable oil inner surface larger capacity. Then the outer surface is smaller.
3 A solution 2 cm thick is placed at the bottom of the larger bucket. Tubes for drainage are immediately inserted. They are located closer to the center.
4 The smaller bucket is inserted into the larger one, covering all the tubes. Cement mortar is poured into the gap.
5 After drying, a day later, the smaller form is removed.
6 The large structure is sprayed with water and wrapped in film to dry for a week.
7 After 7 days, the frozen form is knocked out.

When knocking out the shape with a hammer, gentle tapping is carried out.

Making flowerpots from concrete

Made from cement and fabric

To make a flowerpot from fabric and cement, you need rubber gloves, cement and an old bucket. The ground is covered with film and a bucket is placed on it upside down. For fitting, a rag is thrown over it.

The cement mortar is diluted and the material is dipped into it. The outer surface of the bucket is lubricated with vegetable oil.

A rag soaked in the solution is placed over the bucket. At this moment it needs to be given the required shape. Drying takes place within 3 days. The structure is constantly sprayed with water. The bucket is then removed and the remainder continues to dry for a week under a canopy. To reduce porosity, the vase is coated with a primer and painted with an acrylic composition.

Making a flowerpot from cement and fabric

Made of plastic with wood lining

When using a plastic container, to avoid smudges, it is covered with wooden strips on the outside. The wood is first dried and treated with an antiseptic.

Using universal glue, the strips are glued to the side surface of the plastic. The narrower they are, the more airtight the container is. Flowerpots last a long time, do not dry out or swell.

Making a plastic flowerpot with wood lining

From plastic pipes

If you make plugs in plastic pipes, pour soil into them and plant flowers, they turn into convenient flowerpots. They can be hung on the side of the house.

The work can be done by any non-professional. Beautiful flowers and white fixtures will give the room a completely different look.

Flowerpots made of plastic pipes

To beautifully arrange a cottage or garden, flowerpots are an irreplaceable thing. You can actually make them yourself. The main thing is at minimal cost. Required on suburban area there will be an unusable tire or old buckets. With minor additional investments, the area will take on a completely different look.

Most garden plots still have the flavor of Soviet vegetable gardens for planting vegetable crops. But over time, this tradition gives way to cultural country estates for relaxation from everyday life and big city. When creating a beautiful landscape design at your dacha, you can’t do without outdoor flowerpots or hanging flowerpots with flowering plants. With their help, a special atmosphere of sophisticated style is created, harmoniously combined with nature. In this article we will look at which flowers to choose and plant in outdoor flowerpots.

The benefits of planting flowers in outdoor flowerpots

Flowers in pots retain their popularity due to their portability. During the season, they can be rearranged around the area, decorating entrance group, then a recreation area.
As a rule, plants for outdoor flowerpots are chosen that bloom profusely throughout the season. Therefore, they are great for decorating concrete or asphalt driveways.
Hanging flowers for hanging flowerpots will add unique sophistication open veranda or decorate the handrails of the steps of the front entrance to the house.

There is also a practical side to this method of growing flowers in the country. Plants planted in closed, tall flowerpots are less susceptible to attack by pests and diseases. In addition, there is no need to weed.
By properly preparing the soil for plants, you can grow even complex and whimsical flowers in flowerpots that would not be able to survive in open ground.
With the onset of autumn cold weather, the beauty of flowers can be extended by bringing them into the house.

Features of planting flowers in outdoor flowerpots

The soil for flowerpots must be selected in accordance with the requirements of the plants that will be planted in them. Most often, fertile purchased soil is used for this.
Due to the small volume of the pot, the soil in it dries out very quickly, so it is recommended to add hydrogel to the soil.
The flowerpot must have drainage holes to drain excess moisture to prevent rotting of the flower roots. The only exceptions are openwork metal pots with inserts made of coconut substrate or straw.
A drainage layer of at least 3-4 cm is required. It is made from expanded clay, small crushed stone or any other material.
After planting flowers in a flowerpot, mulch the surface of the soil from drying out. Coniferous bark, peat or small pebbles are used as mulch.

Low-growing flowers for a flowerpot at the dacha

Zinnia

Zinnia is a heat-loving plant that should be planted exclusively in sunny areas.
It can only be kept in outdoor flowerpots during the warmest summer months, as even slight frosts can destroy it.
For lush flowering, in a flowerpot with limited volume, you need to properly prepare the soil. Zinnia prefers rich organic fertilizers fertile soil. Acidic or alkaline soils are not suitable for it.
Zinnia is quite picky about watering. She cannot tolerate drought, but too much watering is detrimental to her. That is why it is necessary to organize a drainage layer in the flowerpot and regularly water the plant.
For longer flowering, faded inflorescences are immediately removed.
If the soil is rich in nutrients, fertilizing is not necessary.

Phlox subulate

This is a low-growing phlox whose peak flowering occurs in spring.

In outdoor flowerpots it creates a dense flowering carpet. The flowerpot with it will not need to be brought into a warm room for the winter; it will overwinter just fine outside.
After winter it needs to be trimmed, but not completely, but only the dried shoots.
The awl-shaped phlox should be planted in a sunny place; it does not require fertile soil.
If flowering is sparse, you should not immediately feed the plant; it can further worsen the condition of the phlox subulate. The reason may be either poor lighting in the area or too dense soil.

Aubrieta

This is a ground cover plant with deep purple flowers. It is highly frost-resistant and is not afraid of the first frosts.
To grow aubrieta in a flowerpot, choose a sunny place.
It feels great on neutral and light soils, but on acidic clay soils it will only “survive”.
For planting it, it is especially important to equip a good drainage layer, otherwise the roots will quickly rot.
Fertilizing too frequently will affect the active growth of green mass, but flowering will become more sparse.
During the summer, it is advisable to mulch the soil three times with sand, the layer of which is 4-5 cm. But you need to apply mineral fertilizers only in spring and autumn.
After spring flowering, it is recommended to prune the plant (leaving small stumps). This will allow the aubrieta to bloom again in the fall. Therefore, it is advisable to place it in group plantings.

Heliotrope

Although this flower is quite demanding to care for, it does not lose its popularity thanks to its delicious vanilla aroma. It requires a lot of sun and heat, which is why it is quite difficult to grow it in northern latitudes.

For central Russia, heliotrope is excellent for growing in small flowerpots, which are taken outside only in the warmest months.
It should be planted in a sunny place. The soil must be fertile.
The soil should not be allowed to dry out, but it is also not advisable to over-moisten it. But heliotrope responds well to morning and evening spraying.
It is also recommended to apply mineral or organic fertilizers for abundant flowering.

Lavender

This is a low and unpretentious plant with a fragrant smell. Annual varieties are suitable for growing in outdoor flowerpots.

Lavender requires regular watering. During the dry season, it is necessary to water twice a day - morning and evening.
The plant needs pruning after each flowering.
The color of lavender flowers is very diverse and depends on the variety. The timing when lavender blooms also varies. For example, narrow-leaved lavender has a flowering peak in early to mid-summer, while the Spanish variety begins to bloom in the spring.
Plants can be planted in outdoor pots only when the threat of return frosts has passed. The height of the flowerpot should not exceed 40 cm.
Before planting, you need to prepare the seedling itself (if it has an open root system). First, it is soaked in water for an hour, after which all excess roots are removed and the plant itself is pruned.
In a flowerpot, seedlings should be located at a distance of 30 cm from each other (for low-growing varieties).
For lavender, the soil chosen is alkaline sandy loam with a good drainage layer. Fertile soils are not recommended for use.

Pansy (viola)

An undemanding plant with beautiful flowers. It is thanks to this that the viola gained wide popularity. This crop can be either annual or biennial. When growing pansies in the northern regions of Russia in flowerpots, it is preferable to opt for annual varieties.

But in any case, in order to achieve abundant flowering in the first spring, they need to be planted exclusively as seedlings, planting the seeds at the end of February.
When growing viola in a flowerpot, you will need to water it regularly, as it does not tolerate drought well.
Abundant flowering pansies will respond to fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers.
Dead leaves and flowers should be removed promptly. This is important not only for decorative purposes, but will also extend the flowering period.
It is important to provide drainage in the flowerpots, otherwise the viola will begin to rot.

Marigold

Low-growing varieties of marigolds are best suited for outdoor flowerpots.
The greatest decorative effect is achieved when grown in a sunny place, since in partial shade the abundance of flowering is significantly reduced.
You can plant them outside only after the threat of frost has passed.
Frequent watering is unfavorable, as it leads to rotting of the inflorescences. But the plant is drought-resistant and undemanding to care.
Marigolds respond well to feeding with mineral or organic fertilizers.
Flowering is long - from June to October. To increase flowering time, faded flowers should be cut off regularly.
In the fall, marigolds can be brought into the house, where they will delight with flowering for some time.
They are highly resistant to various diseases and pests, so no spraying is required.
A characteristic feature of marigolds is their pronounced odor, which has bactericidal properties. In addition, it repels pests from the site, so it is often recommended for preventive control of aphids.

Geranium (pelargonium)

Geranium has been a favorite house flower for many years, but in open ground it will show all its splendor.

This light-loving plant can thrive in partial shade. Growing it in a flowerpot will require regular but light watering and fertilization.
It is also important to ensure good drainage in the pot and remove any wilted flowers.
To increase the splendor of flowering, you can apply the following fertilizing:
- Dissolve 1 drop of iodine in 1 liter of water and mix well. The resulting weak solution is watered not on the plants themselves, but on the walls of the flowerpot so that the roots gradually absorb the fertilizer. It is important to water moderately so as not to burn or kill the geranium. Therefore, a medium-sized pot will require only 60 ml.
When planting homemade geraniums in an outdoor flowerpot, you don’t have to be afraid of changes in the color of the foliage. It becomes more pink - this is the norm.
In autumn, at a temperature of +3 degrees, pelargonium should be pruned, transplanted into small pots, and left to overwinter at a temperature of 10 degrees.

Improper care and consequences

With insufficient watering, the edges of the leaves begin to dry out.
With excessive watering, the leaves begin to rot and become limp.
When there is insufficient light, the stem of the geranium becomes bare, shedding its leaves.

Ageratum

This low growing flower with blue fluffy flowers has a pleasant aroma. Therefore, it is especially successful to place flowerpots with it near recreation areas.

Aregatum has a long flowering period, which is why it is also called ageless or long-flowering. Despite the fact that there are a huge number of different varieties, the Houston variety is the most popular in Russia.
This herbaceous plant up to 20 cm high, it is a perennial, but is grown in flowerpots as an annual. It can also be trimmed regularly.
The flowering period is very long - from late spring until frost.
It will require a sunny place and regular watering. With a lack of moisture, Houston's aregatum will slow down its growth.
Used as fertilizers mineral fertilizers. Fresh manure is not suitable for these purposes. And you can’t overdo it with other organics. Since this will lead to the development of a powerful bush, but will negatively affect flowering.
In a flowerpot it will look great in a composition with low-growing marigolds.

Balsams

Annual varieties of balsams are best suited for growing in outdoor flowerpots. They will delight you with flowering from early summer until late autumn.

They thrive in sunny areas and can tolerate short periods of drought. But they will also feel good in partial shade under the canopy of trees.
It is best to plant indoor balsams in outdoor flowerpots in July, which will allow for less painful acclimatization. But with the threat of the first frost, they again need to be removed to a room with a temperature of at least 15-16 degrees.
To plant them in outdoor pots, you need to create a drainage layer and add compost to the soil. Mulch the planted plant.
To increase the bushiness of the plant, the tops of the shoots are pinched off. Impatiens do not need to remove wilted inflorescences.
It is a moisture-loving plant, and on hot days it requires regular but moderate watering. At air temperatures above 22 degrees, it is advisable to spray daily.
Balsam supplements complex fertilizers should be carried out at least once a month. It is recommended to apply them in liquid form, watering the plants in a circle, but without flooding the root collar.
During flowering, do not feed with nitrogen fertilizers.

Ampelous flowers

Begonia ampelous

Ampelous begonia with long hanging stems will look great in outdoor flowerpots on a high stem or in hanging flowerpots. This is a plant with powerful shoots, densely strewn with foliage and small flowers.

She is pleased with the demanding lighting. So, in the shade its shoots become bare and it stops blooming, and in direct sun it can get burned. Therefore, you need to choose a place for it in partial shade.
Frosts are detrimental to ampelous begonia, so you can plant it in an outdoor flowerpot only when the threat of repeated frosts has passed. IN middle lane In Russia, this is not earlier than June 7-8.
The flowerpot must have good drainage, since waterlogging leads to rotting of the roots.
The soil for begonias must be fertile and contain organic matter (humus). It also requires adding nitrophoska and superphosphate.
For the winter, pruning is done (a couple of the strongest shoots are left) and the plant is brought into a room with a low positive temperature.

Lobelia

Some varieties of lobelia feel great in outdoor flowerpots and in pots on the veranda. The most popular ground cover is Lobelia erinus. Depending on conditions and care, it may have a spherical shape or fall like hanging plant.

Lobelia blooms from June to autumn. At the same time it is quite unpretentious plant, which feels great both in illuminated areas and in the shade.
Flowers in flowerpots are planted in small bunches at a distance of 10 cm from each other.
All care consists of regular watering (especially during dry periods). And in the application of mineral fertilizers.

Equal leaf bell

This is a profusely flowering hanging plant. You can prolong flowering throughout the warm season by promptly removing faded inflorescences.

When growing an equal-leaved bellflower in a small outdoor pot, you must annually remove the spring growth, which is about 35-40 cm. This will allow you to maintain the compact size of the plant.

Tip: for an equal-leaved bell, the diameter of the flowerpot or pot should not exceed 30 cm.

Despite the fact that this is a light-loving plant, it will do better in partial shade or shade during the hottest afternoon hours.
In autumn, the equal-leaved bellflower should be brought into the house already at a temperature of +10°C.
Water frequently, but do not over-water it. Fertilizers are applied in liquid form once every two weeks.

Nasturtium

This popular flower found in almost every garden. It is great for growing in an outdoor pot.

It is quite unpretentious in care and has a long flowering period. The first inflorescences appear a couple of months after planting the seeds, and the last ones fade only with the first autumn frosts.
Fertile and well-drained soil is suitable for nasturtium. It should be placed in the sun, but it will also do well in partial shade.
It is advisable to fertilize with nitrophoska twice a season.

Fuchsia ampelous

To grow ampel fuchsia you will need fertile and loose soil with a drainage layer. The best option are open flowerpots with coconut substrate.
Fuchsia is fed at the end of March with any complex fertilizers for blooming flowers.
It is best to place it under the roof of the veranda, as it does not tolerate direct sunlight.
In autumn, fuchsia should be severely pruned and the flowerpot with it should be brought into a room where the air temperature will be approximately 10 °C. Additionally, it is recommended to fill the boxes with sawdust.

Ampelous petunia

Ampelous petunias grow faster than representatives of other types of varieties. They come in a wide variety of colors and abundant flowering. It is because of this that they are a bright accent of the garden, terrace or entrance area.

Ampelous petunias grown in outdoor flowerpots can easily withstand minor frosts.
But for beautiful flowering, petunia should be planted exclusively in sunny areas. In shade or partial shade, green mass actively grows to the detriment of inflorescences.
Ampelous petunia in outdoor flowerpots responds well to regular potassium fertilizing. Also likes moisture, but not excessive watering. It is best to apply fertilizer in liquid form.
Unfortunately, petunia is susceptible to fungal diseases, therefore, as a preventive measure, all wilted inflorescences should be removed immediately.

Decorating a yard, garden or cottage is a fascinating and time-consuming task, and also requires decent material costs. To save money, you can do many things to decorate your garden/plot yourself. This time we will talk about how to make outdoor flowerpots. Let's take a closer look at the manufacturing process from two materials - wood and concrete. These are the most flexible and inexpensive materials from which very good things can be made.

Wooden flowerpots

Wood may not be the best choice for making outdoor flowerpots, but it is very affordable, flexible, and easy to process. That's probably why it's popular. Wooden outdoor flowerpots can be made from scrap boards, moisture-resistant plywood, timber, tree trunks, stumps, old barrels and tubs.

From boards and plywood

If you want the flowerpot to retain its color for a long time and not turn gray, but you don’t want to paint it with some kind of opaque paint (such as oil paint), you will need to buy wood oil. It gives the wood a tint, but leaves visible pores (like a stain). Along the way, this oil kind of “preserves” it, protects it from fungi, insects, and mold.

The easiest way is to make flowerpots from rectangular or square shape. You need to cut several pieces of the same length, put them together into a box, and nail the bottom.

To prevent the bottom of such a flowerpot from blooming, it must be raised on its legs. In the simplest version, four small pieces of board can be nailed to the bottom, in the corners. If you want, you can try to make more decorative legs (as in the photo above).

When nailing the boards, do not try to knock the planks very tightly. When watered, they will swell and, if nailed tightly, they can lift. However, you shouldn’t leave very large gaps - the earth can spill out through the bottom.

Another way to make an outdoor flowerpot from wood is to cut four identical pieces of timber with a small section of 25-25 mm, for example). Use the bars as the ribs of the structure, nail boards to them, and attach the bottom to the bottom. This option is good because such flowerpots immediately have legs.

Using the same principle, you can make a flowerpot from moisture-resistant plywood. Cut out the sides from it and attach them to the bars. Wood screws are usually used instead of nails, and you will also need a drill. Before tightening the screw, drill a hole. Place the sidewall against the timber post and drill, stepping back 1 cm from the edge. The diameter of the drill is 1-2 mm less than the diameter of the screw. So, firstly, the block will not burst, and secondly, it will break into the plywood easier fastening enters. Instead of wooden corners, you can take metal ones, preferably stainless steel.

The next version of a flowerpot is made of wooden beams (photo below). Here everything is even simpler - fold the beam so that the connection is in one plane, then in another. After laying each beam, it is nailed to those located below. Be sure to drive nails in the corners; you can also nail them once or twice on the long side.

It's simple. Difficulties can arise only with the first row. It can be attached to some kind of bottom, for example, a piece of waterproof plywood knocked down from boards with holes drilled in it for water drainage.

Any of these flowerpots can be combined with. It will be a wonderful place to relax. Such a group can be placed in the garden, near the entrance, somewhere on the site, near or a small homemade one.

From stumps and logs

In a garden or at a summer cottage, you have to periodically cut down old trees. From their stumps and trunks you can also make outdoor flowerpots. First let's talk about how to use barrels. It is better not to peel off the bark, as this will make the flowerpots look more decorative. Depending on the idea, the trunks are cut into logs of some height. You can cut it normally hand saw, but faster - with a chainsaw. These logs can be placed standing or laid on their sides.

The main task is to remove part of the wood so that a container is formed that can be filled with earth. There are several methods for removing the core. Usually they take a drill and a large-diameter drill bit. A conical or blade-shaped drill (as in the photo) works better.

They make a number of holes to the depth you need. It depends on the type of plants you plan to plant in this pot, but usually 15-20 cm. You can make a lot of holes - the thinner the walls, the easier it is to remove them.

The walls are destroyed with a chisel or a wide chisel. The handle of these instruments is hit with a hammer, and a sharp blade breaks off pieces. So, gradually, the core is released. Then the edges of the resulting container are slightly aligned using the same technique.

If the stump has a large diameter, you can use an ax or pick. You just need to work carefully so as not to destroy the walls. Near the walls, you can use a drill to finalize inner part flowerpot with the same chisel.

Another option is to make some cuts with an ax, crumble the wood, and make a fire inside. But whether it will be possible to extinguish it in time is the question. The charred insides are then removed with a chisel or chisel.

By the way, very interesting compositions can come out of a very old and rotten deck. It is cleared of very crumbling wood. In this case, the inside is picked out very easily - the inner part of the trunk is the first to decay. What remains can be coated with wood oil, stopping the destruction for a certain period.

Such hollowed out logs or stumps make excellent flowerpots. Some design ideas are collected in the photo gallery.

An interesting fence around the lawn - flowerpots made of stumps alternate simply with logs of Chornobrivtsy - unpretentious flowers with a long flowering period. Primroses will bloom earlier in the stumps - they receive more sun and are higher from the cold ground. And even a stump, on a spring day...

From barrels and other cooperage products

The easiest way to make outdoor flowerpots is from old barrels, tubs and other containers that are no longer used and cannot be used due to old age, but it would be a pity to throw them away. They can be processed a little sandpaper- manually or by attaching an appropriate attachment to a drill/grinder. Then they can be painted, coated with exterior varnish or wood oil. And you can plant plants.

Barrels are sawn, and in any plane. But if you cut lengthwise, you will have to nail the planks together. The barrels, cut crosswise, look like two identical (or almost) flowerpots.

Even old wood may not be processed. This way the composition looks more natural. But such a flowerpot will not fit into all styles. In this case, use a special paint for exterior use, which can be used on wood.

Outdoor flowerpot made of plastic with wooden lining

If you like the appearance of wood, but want to have a sealed container to avoid drips on the site after watering, you can cover the plastic container with wooden strips. The planks are treated with antiseptics, painted, and dried. Then you can start converting a plastic container (bucket, tank, barrel) into a flowerpot for outdoor flowers.

First, holes are drilled in the bottom. The diameter is 10-14 mm. Leave the two opposite zones at the edges untouched. Here we will attach the “legs” - two strips, cut so that they do not protrude beyond the contour of the barrel. You can attach it with bolts, drill a hole under the head so that the fasteners are “recessed”.

We take universal glue, which is suitable for gluing plastic and wood, and glue the planks onto it. The narrower the planks, the more monolithic the surface will be. Such outdoor flowerpots do not shrink or swell.

Homemade concrete flower pots

The good thing about concrete is that it can be poured into any shape. Plastic, glass, metal, wooden, clay vessels and even cardboard boxes are suitable.

It is most convenient to work with plastic - it is easy to remove from it. It’s even easier with glass, but such forms are usually disposable. It was not possible to take them out - they are broken.

What concrete to use

To make outdoor flowerpots, you can use ordinary concrete consisting of cement and sand in a ratio of 1:3/4 (Portland cement of a grade not lower than M 400 and clean sifted river sand). The surface of such a flowerpot will be monochromatic, gray. In some cases, it looks stylish, and the gray color does not distract attention from the main thing - the colors. But not always.

Products made from decorative concrete look more interesting. It is also called artistic, art, architectural, acrylic, polymer - concrete. All this is a designation for the same product. IN architectural concrete In addition to cement and sand, it contains polymer additives, small fragments of natural minerals, and some contain dyes. The surface of a flowerpot made of decorative concrete is smoother, more interesting, interspersed with natural stones. The specific type depends on the selected composition. Some types of decorative concrete are shown in the photo below.

The surface of a pot made of decorative concrete is smoother, more interesting, interspersed with natural stones. The specific type depends on the selected composition. Some types of decorative concrete are shown in the photo above.

What to make forms for pouring a concrete flowerpot from

Any shape, from almost any material can be used. It is important that it does not get wet and keeps its shape for 4-5 hours. Then the concrete sets and holds itself. That’s why they even make molds from thick packaging cardboard, gluing them well with coal and tightening them with belts of tape. But caron can be used to make molds only for small flowerpots - for a small group of plants. But the form can be any.

Actually, you need two forms - one to form the outer surface, the second - much more smaller size— is inserted inside the first and forms a zone into which soil is then poured and plants are planted. The internal shape is selected based on the dimensions of the planned flowerpot, but the wall thickness should not be less than 3 cm.

You can use plastic bowls, glasses, containers, trays, water flasks - large and small. You can make a shape from boards, plywood, or pieces of other sheet material. It doesn't matter. Anything, anything that comes to mind to use.

Do you have an interesting shaped basin or bowl? This will do too. And to form the internal volume, you can find something heavy, preferably correct form, but this is absolutely not important. Even a bowling ball will do. It is good because it is heavy and smooth - you can take it out easily.

A metal bowl and a bowling ball make an excellent flowerpot.

Round flowerpots look best, but finding the right shape is not easy. Usually these are either plastic containers or glass balls, which are cut/broken after the concrete has set.

Manufacturing process

You can only work with cement at temperatures above +5 °C. Ideal conditions are +20°C and high humidity, but temperature is more important. The place where you will leave the concrete to “ripen” should be in the shade.

You have found suitable forms, stirred the cement. It should not be too liquid, not too thick. It shouldn’t drip off a spatula or spatula, but it shouldn’t be so dry that you can make something out of it.

You need to wear gloves when working - concrete corrodes your hands very quickly. You need a spatula or something similar to spread the solution, a long thin stick or a metal rod to remove air. You will also need either a large container of water or a piece of plastic film.

We take the molds and treat them with some kind of lubricant. This is necessary so that the pot can be removed from the mold easily. The following drugs can be used:

Non-stick cooking spray. Harmless and effective.
Special sprays for concrete. They cost much more, but the effectiveness is the same.
Engine oil.
Universal lubricant VD-40.

Maybe other compositions work, but these have been tested.

We process the forms with one of the compounds. The big one is inside, the small one is outside. In a large mold, pour the solution into the bottom in a layer of 3-4 cm, level it. This will be the bottom. If you want drainage holes in the bottom, insert pieces of pipe. You can use metal ones, cut them into pieces 3-4 cm long, and also treat the outside with lubricant. In this case, the thickness of the bottom should be equal to the height of these tubes. And place them strictly under the bottom of the second form.

Place the second mold on the solution. If it is light, we fill it with small stones, crushed stone, pebbles, and sand. Fill the gaps between the two walls with solution. If the material allows, we knock on the walls with a hammer, then take a rod or thin stick, pierce the solution to the bottom, and swing it from side to side. With these actions - knocking and piercing - air bubbles come out of the concrete, and it settles down a little. This procedure can be repeated a couple of times. Then we take some smooth object (a spoon, for example), spray it with lubricant and level the top of the wall. try to make the side as even as possible - then it’s difficult to do anything with it.

Cover the form filled with concrete with a piece of polyethylene and leave it in this form for at least a day. After a day, the form can be removed, but the flowerpot cannot yet be used. It can be placed in a container of water and left there for a week. Another option is to cover with film and sprinkle with water three or four times a day. Spray generously until completely darkened. Remember to cover with film each time. After about 10-14 days you can start planting plants. That's all, now you can make concrete outdoor flowerpots with your own hands.

Finishing a concrete flowerpot

If you don't like the surface of the flowerpot, you can decorate it. Don't make the flowerpot too bright. It is only a background for the flowers and greenery that will be planted in it. Eat traditional methods- painting, there are more exotic ones - finishing with mosaics, broken pieces ceramic tiles or pebbles.

When painting, choose a paint that is suitable for concrete; first prime the surface (so that the paint sticks better and does not peel off in flakes).

To finish with tiles or pebbles, a layer of tile adhesive (for exterior use) 5-6 mm thick is laid on the surface, and the pebbles are pressed into it. You have to work carefully, immediately erase traces of glue on the pebbles - it doesn’t come off later.

The finished flowerpot is left to dry until the glue dries (time indicated on the package). The seams can then be grouted using standard tile grout. It is inconvenient to work, the gaps between the stones are too narrow. You can try using thin plastic strips or narrow tile joints.

Flowerpots made from building concrete blocks

Hollow ones are suitable for planting plants. concrete blocks with large cells. Soil is poured into the cells and flowers are planted. You can lay out an entire wall from such blocks. The recipe is simple but very effective.

A low and wide bowl - can be made from a basin

And finally, a video master class on how to make a flowerpot from a tire.

The area around the house - business card any area. Special attention is always paid to its design. An excellent decorative option are outdoor flowerpots with a variety of plants. With their help, you can create entire compositions of flowers, or place accents throughout the area.

Advantages and disadvantages

Flowerpots as landscape decoration, which require making with your own hands, have positive and negative sides.

The advantages include:

Transportability. Thanks to their easy movement around the territory, you can create new compositions, and during bad weather or in winter, transfer plants to the attic or veranda.
The ability to decorate a yard where the ground is covered with concrete or tiles and planting plants in the ground is impossible.
Fencing function. With the help of outdoor containers, you can divide the area into zones and create a cozy corner.
Possibility to create favorable conditions in each flowerpot for a separate plant: special soil, fertilizer, watering.

Low cost. Compared to many other garden décor items, containers save money. Handmade products allow you to do this twice as much.
Space saving. You can place not only flower beds in containers, but also cultivated plants, and use them instead of beds for growing cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and berries. This is especially true for small areas in order to save space.

Flowerpots for the street have practically no disadvantages, however, depending on the material, several of them can be distinguished:

Fragility. Applies to products made of plastic and wood.
Plastic flowerpots are harmful to health as they can release hazardous substances into the air.
Ceramic products are very fragile.
Plants in ceramic and metal containers require frequent watering due to the soil drying out too quickly.
Heavy weight. Products made of concrete and stone have this disadvantage.

Shapes and sizes

Outdoor flowerpots can come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. By making them yourself, you can be sure that you will get a product that meets all the required criteria. And his appearance may be determined by the material used and manufacturing technology.

When choosing the size for a future flowerpot, you should take into account the space on the site.

In a small area, large, massive containers will look awkward and cumbersome. Bulk compositions of plants should also be avoided. At the same time, in a spacious area, small, modest containers will get lost and will not fulfill their decorative function.

The container can be of any shape. It is limited only by technical capabilities and imagination. If the site is planned to be decorated in a certain style, then it will dictate the appearance of the street decor.

Choosing material

The choice of material is determined by such factors as the cost of the finished product, features of its manufacture, availability necessary tools for making and skill of the craftsman. Decorative flowerpots for a summer house or garden can be made with your own hands from wood, concrete, stone, plastic, ceramics, metal or from scrap materials.

Tree

It is a short-lived material, since outdoors the product is constantly exposed to moisture. This product must be processed special means preventing rotting. In this case, it can be used for several years. The most common option for a container for flowers made of wood is to make it based on a stump. The inside of the trunk is scraped out, holes are made for drainage, and the plant is placed inside. It is better if the earth is first poured into another container and then placed inside the stump.

Concrete or plaster

Simple and inexpensive materials to use. Concrete and gypsum products are durable, practical, and resistant to impact environment. With their help you can make almost any shape of flower girl. However, it will have a lot of weight, so it is better to do it immediately at the place where it is planned to be further located on the site. As a variation when mixing concrete, peat can be added to the cement. In this case, the product will be made from hypertufa, which in appearance is practically no different from real tuff or sandstone.

Stone

Stone flowerpots are heavy and expensive. They look very presentable and have a long service life. The process of making a container from stone is quite complex, so it is better to purchase such a product ready-made.

Plastic

Plastic products have a short service life and simple appearance. However, they are inexpensive and come in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes. Plastic containers usually purchased ready-made.

Ceramics or clay

Such flower beds are fragile and break easily. You can make a ceramic or clay product with your own hands if you follow the technology correctly, including firing.

Metal

Metal flowerpots are durable and will last a long time. Forged products look very original, although they have a fairly high price. The process of making a metal flower box is labor-intensive and requires special equipment.

Available materials

The choice of available tools for making a flowerpot is limited only by imagination. A container for flowers can be made from a huge number of things that are usually unnecessary in the household: tires, bottles, old barrels, carts, baskets, buckets, tires, foam, rubber boots and bicycles. Such products will be distinguished by originality and uniqueness.

Master classes

You can make a beautiful flower pot from scrap materials.

Made of wood

The easiest way is a flowerpot made from part of a cut down tree or stump. Birch is best suited for this. Tools for work will require a drill and a chisel.

You need to drill several holes on the surface of the stump. The more there are, the closer they are located to each other, the easier further work will be.
Scrape out the inside of the stump to the desired depth.
Place a container of soil in the hole.
Treat the entire surface of the wood with a special anti-rot agent.

In addition to a stump, you can use ordinary boards or timber to make a wooden flower box. In this case, you will need a hacksaw and a hammer.

If the source material is boards, you need to put together four separate panels from them and connect them together. It turns out to be a rectangular container, which must be treated with a protective agent and decorated as desired.

If the material is supposed to be timber, the flowerpot is assembled according to the principle log house, as a designer.

The bars are cut to the required size, and a cut is made on each side to half their thickness.

Then the entire structure is assembled and secured using nails and self-tapping screws. The finished product is sanded and coated with a protective agent.

Made from concrete

Using cement, you can make flower boxes of a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For this:

You need to prepare a form, most often it is plastic, that suits all parameters.
Prepare the mixture to fill the mold. It consists of cement, agroperlite and peat in proportions 2: 1: 2. All components are poured into a suitable container and diluted with water to a thick consistency. There is a lot of mixture, it is very difficult to stir such an amount, so this should be done in several approaches, dividing the solution into parts. To make the flower container colored, dyes are added to it when mixing the solution.

Line the bottom of the mold with cellophane. The main thing is that its surface is smooth, without wrinkles. Any unevenness will be imprinted on the finished flowerpot.
Place the prepared mixture on cellophane. First, fill the bottom, making it about 5 cm thick. You can use a toothpick or straw to control the depth. A cork wrapped in polyethylene is first placed at the bottom of the future flowerpot to provide a drainage hole.
Then spread the solution over the entire remaining surface of the mold.

When the mold is completely filled, it must be left for 10 days to harden. If the mixture dries out, it needs to be moistened with water.
Pass the finished container with a metal brush over the entire surface to remove all unevenness and give a slight relief to any too smooth areas.
After this, the flowerpot should be rinsed with water, dried, wrapped in film and left for about a week.
When the product brightens, you can remove the film and put it in the right place. The weight of such a flower girl is very large, so it is better to start the process of making it immediately at the place where it is planned to be located further.

To increase the strength of the structure, a metal frame can be inserted into the concrete layer.

In addition, crushed fiberglass can be added to the mixture for the same purpose.

From car tires

Car tires, not used for its intended purpose - material that often lies idle or thrown away as garbage. You can easily make bright and original decor for your garden or cottage from them. It is better to choose winter tires without studs, they are softer and thinner.

To make a flower container in the shape of a flower, you need:

Draw the desired outline on the sidewall of the tire.
Cut out the part along the contour. To do this, you can use a rubber knife or a jigsaw.
Next you need to turn the tire inside out. To do this, cuts are made throughout the tire every 5-10 cm.
The flowerpot is ready. All you have to do is decorate it as you wish, cover it with soil and plant a plant.

From plastic containers

A very simple way to make flower pot- take as a basis plastic bottle, barrel or any other container. It is enough to cut a hole in it for planting a plant, make several drainage cuts and fill it with soil.

However, in the case of a plastic pot, you should take care of its stability. If the container is small, you can simply fill its bottom with small stones or pebbles. If we are talking about a large container, it is better to make it stationary.

To do this, you need to dig a metal pin in the selected place.

The bottom of the bottle is cut off. Then the bottle is “put on” the neck of the metal pin and goes a little deeper into the ground. The finished flowerpot can be decorated as desired and covered with soil.

From pipes

An original idea is the use of plastic and metal pipes for making flower beds.

Pipes can be installed vertically. In this case, only their upper part is used for planting. If you install several pipes nearby, different in height and diameter, you will get an interesting composition.

You can install the pipes horizontally by making holes for plants on the surface.

Such original flower pots look beautiful along paths, lawns, along the perimeter of houses and greenhouses.

Finish options

For large outdoor flowerpots, you can choose original decor that will be the finishing touch to their design.

The easiest way is to paint the product with paint. You can use one shade for all the flower girls made, or you can create a multi-colored composition of all the colors of the rainbow. The main thing is that the planted plants harmonize in color with the painted container.

For plots with houses in vintage styles artificially aged flower beds are suitable. To do this, they are coated with the chosen paint, and a layer of craquelure is applied on top.

In order for the paint to last for a long time, the surface must first be coated with a primer.

Another way to design an outdoor planter is to decorate it with various available materials. The decor can be created from cones, branches, small stones or pebbles, broken tiles, mirrors or colored glass, creating a mosaic effect. To do this, you only need special glue.

If it spills or stains the surface, it must be removed immediately, otherwise, after it has hardened, it will be impossible to do this.

After this, the pot should be allowed to dry. If tiles, glass or stones are used as decoration, the surface can be additionally treated with grout to complete the work. In addition to natural stones, you can use artificial ones, which will be perfectly sized and look more aesthetically pleasing than natural ones.

How to register a summer cottage?

When choosing containers for flowers as decoration for your site, you should first of all evaluate their safety for people. For example, commonly used tires from car tires are not the safest option. They can release toxic substances into the air and be dangerous, especially if there are small children in the family.

In addition to safety, the flowerpot must meet the requirements for appearance: match the size and style of the site.

Its size should fit harmoniously into the space. In addition, if the house and the entire site are decorated in a certain style, the flowerpots must correspond to it.

Not all plants are suitable for planting in outdoor pots. To decorate an area with flower arrangements, it is worth taking into account the characteristics of their root system, watering and need for sunlight.

The following plants are suitable for planting in flower beds:

Petunia. These are easy to care for flowers of various colors that bloom all summer.
Pansies. Their flowering continues for a long time. They are unpretentious, come in a variety of colors and varieties, and grow short but fluffy.
Ageratum. It has a long flowering period and is unpretentious in watering.
Fuchsia. Thanks to its cascading appearance, it creates the impression of being in a blooming, fragrant garden.
Verbena. Suitable for planting in containers, has a modest root system, can be combined with other plant varieties.

Beautiful ideas for inspiration

What designers and gardeners themselves have come up with:

fabrics, napkins, filled with concrete and frozen forever;
rubber boots in bright colors and different sizes as original flowerpots;
ordinary bowls attached in rows to a wooden fence or strung on a metal pin like a herringbone or pyramid;
you can even build an alpine slide from tires;

Broken ceramic bowls should not be thrown away; the shards can serve original decor;
old galvanized watering cans, buckets;
mosaic from old ceramic tableware;
a box made of boards with a trellis for climbing plants.

Do you still associate dacha with potatoes or tomatoes? But more and more of our compatriots are giving up gardening and hard physical labor in favor of comfortable rest and the beauty of their summer cottage. As a rule, the process of landscaping a personal garden requires significant capital investments, but they have a real alternative. A potted garden is affordable for every summer resident; it can enliven even the most dull landscape. The secrets of landscape gardening will help you choose the right flowers for flowerpots.

The benefits of growing flowers in flowerpots

Potted floriculture has ancient origins. Today, like several thousand years ago, people grow plants in pots or special containers.

A container garden can be easily placed even on a small plot of land; it does not require large areas. Green pets in flowerpots look perfect on paving slabs, cement paving, in courtyards and on the porch of the house.

Flower pots can be placed at different levels through the use of shelves, stands and steps. If desired, they can be easily moved from one place to another.

Caring for plants does not require much physical effort. They are not afraid of the common mole cricket, the larvae of the cockchafer and other pests living in the ground. In the photo, flowers in flowerpots look like more than just a decorative background. They add charm and charm to everything that surrounds them.

Flowers will decorate any corner of your home

Thanks to the use of special substrates, any flowers can be grown in containers, even those for which the soil of your summer cottage is not suitable.

Flowerpots can be used to disguise blemishes or unsightly objects. To do this, just place a luxurious flower in the right place.

Unlike stationary flower beds, there is always the possibility of replacing plants that have bloomed with others.

This garden has unique mobility. It can be easily transported to another dacha or placed on the balconies or loggias of your own city apartment.

What flowers to plant

Perfect colors for outdoor flowerpots, ampelous petunia, pelargonium and fuchsia are considered. The variety of shapes and colors of these plants allows you to create chic flower arrangements.

To make ampelous petunias pleasing to the eye for a long time, do not forget to remove dried flowers

It should be noted that petunias are quite capricious flowers that only experienced gardeners can grow. Mastery of agrotechnical techniques and strict adherence to care rules will allow you to maintain the delightful appearance of this ornamental plant.

The main advantage of the popular European countries pelargonium is its enviable endurance.

The best places Shady alleys are considered suitable for fuchsia. This plant is not placed in open sunny areas.

Fuchsia – great option for a hanging flowerpot on a shady terrace

The following plants are also suitable for growing in pots:

low-growing marigolds;
daisies;
pansies;
coleus;
dwarf dahlias;
begonias;
lobelia;
snapdragon of dwarf varieties;
equal leaf bell;
periwinkle;
chlorophytum.

In spring, you can decorate your garden with blooming crocuses, daffodils or tulips in pots.

Bulbous plants After flowering, it must be stored in a cool room.

Containers are ideal for herbs such as basil, lemon balm, rosemary and marjoram. The “highlight” of the garden can be figuredly trimmed potted bushes and trees.

Technology of planting flowers in flowerpots

In order for flowers in containers (outdoor flowerpots) to please you with their beauty for a long time, you need to take into account a few simple rules.

If desired, you can create a mini rock garden in a flowerpot

Features of care and protection against pests

After the flowers are planted, they need regular care and watering.

It is important!
Container plants are best watered with moderate amounts of water. Remember to loosen the soil frequently to provide air access to their roots.

Flowers in flowerpots need additional feeding. For this purpose, mineral fertilizers are used in the form of:

granules (characteristically slow action, it is enough to apply once a season);
solutions (feeding is done during watering, the recommended frequency is once every 10 days).

It is necessary to remove dried inflorescences in a timely manner. This improves the appearance of plants and prolongs their flowering period.

Heat-loving species (fuchsias, pelargoniums, coleus, etc.) should be moved to a room with a temperature of at least +5°C for the winter.

Perennials can be left to overwinter in the garden. Straw and jute fabric will help protect flowerpots and their contents from frost.

Pelargonium in pots will decorate your garden with its blooms for at least 3 years

The main enemies of potted plants are whitefly and spider mites. These pests can be controlled chemicals. In addition to Lepidotsid, Gaupsin and Bitoxibacillin, nettle or garlic extract is often used for spraying.

With proper care, flowers in flowerpots grow beautiful and healthy. Let your work and imagination pay off with the beauty of a blooming garden!