The DIY Modern Outdoor Succulent Planter #2

Inspired by Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter post, Apartment Therapy reader Chris shows us all how easy of a project this is to all mimic...

Thank you for your post on Annette's modern DIY outdoor planter. I immediately went to Home Depot to replicate it in my barren back patio. Since the patio was not even remotely level, I had to pour a concrete footing for the blocks. The total cost of the project (supplies, soil, plants) was under $200. Here is a photo of the finished product. Thanks again!

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Ahhhhh, I love that! Definitely going on my inspiration list, it's simple and utilitarian and charming. I wonder if I could do it with herbs.

posted by PreludeInZ on August 31st 2009 at 8:56pm
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Awesome!

posted by spaceystacey on August 31st 2009 at 9:20pm
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I made one with herbs. It looks/works great!

posted by periclimenes on August 31st 2009 at 10:54pm
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Definitely one of thos 'Why didn't I think of this before?' It's gorgeous. Will definitely recommend it to the neighbors who've just put out the cement planters in a row.

posted by LittleEdie on September 1st 2009 at 12:16am
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I really like it, an idea to keep on the list!

posted by sassydo on September 1st 2009 at 7:04am
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Chris actually wound up with something much more attractive than the original! By staggering the blocks, he got a much more organic and natural look. Good work!

posted by mirandabee on September 1st 2009 at 8:03am
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Do you know when cinder blocks should be used? ...Never.

posted by Michael Dominic on September 1st 2009 at 11:17am
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I love this. And don't forget, you can stain cinder blocks. Just add water to thin the stain as much as you want it thinned. Depending on your setting, it might even look cool to stain them several different shades of a color. I might just do this.

posted by sam on September 1st 2009 at 2:47pm
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I love this! But I'm confused as how to reproduce this. Annette mentioned that she cut parts of cinder block and used liquid nails to close the hole in the bottom of the cinder block so that you can use the overhanging blocks as planters.

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posted by fitch on September 8th 2009 at 3:10am
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Who did you use for your concrete? I like www.srmconcrete.com in LA.

posted by concrete1234 on November 19th 2009 at 4:56pm
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