Styrofoam planter boxes

This is an almost free self watering planter box anyone can build themselves, and it will barely cost you anything, and it will take you about 30 – 60 mins depending on how slow you are at do…

I usually make planters out of hypertufa, which is a mixture of cement, pea tmoss, and perlite. And I have even made the draped fabric hypertufa planters. But I…

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I usually make planters out of hypertufa, which is a mixture of cement, pea tmoss, and perlite. And I have even made the draped fabric hypertufa planters. But I…

I used a foam broccoli box from the local fruit and veg store. I had seen some which used pvc pipes as the wick but as I had lots of empty plastic pots I used these instead. Basically the process is: Cut lid to fit snuggly in the box and draw out where the wicking pots (2) will go Cut holes for the wicking pots that will hold them snuggly in place (plus make a few small holes in each) Tape 2 or 3 support pots in place Cut a hole in the lid for the inlet pipe (retain this foam for float) and…

Styrofoam Planters keep it out of the waste stream

Made from polystyrene, “Styrofoam” is actually a brand name owned by the Dow Chemical Company, which created the material in the 1940s. It is used to make everything from packing peanuts and packaging inserts to food containers and disposable cups. Styrofo

Are you a lightweight, scared of the real thing? Don't worry, you can make Faux Hypertufa Painted Styrofoam Troughs that look so much like the real thing, you'll be amazed...

Looking for large inexpensive DIY Outdoor planters to make? These DIY concrete planters actually use concrete pavers that are pre-made.