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DIY Hypertufa Stone Planter

Make this aged 'stone' hypertufa planter with a few simple, inexpensive materials
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Wait time7 days
Total Time7 days
Yield: 2 planters
Cost: $50

Equipment

  • Coarse wire brush
  • Cooking spray
  • Plastic liner
  • Safety gloves and glasses

Materials

  • 1 bag portland cement
  • 3 8-qt bags peat moss (or sphagnum moss)
  • 3 8-qt bags perlite (or vermiculite)
  • large bucket

Instructions

  • Prepare your mold (bucket) by lining it with a plastic sheet and cooking spray
  • In a large container, mix together equal parts portland cement, peat moss, perlite and water (mix dry ingredients first)
  • Press the mixture into the mold firmly, keeping a consistent thickness as you form the walls (at least 2"). You can use a second smaller mold inside, or build the sides up by hand
  • Cover your mold in plastic and wait 24-48 hours for the mixture to harden
  • Once the planter is dry enough to stay together, release it from the mold and use a coarse wire brush to rough up the surface
  • Place the planter back under plastic, mist it with water to prevent cracking and let it cure for another 3-14 days, depending on your climate, planter size and mixture ratio

Notes

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