You know what word is fun to say? Hypertufa. Go ahead... say it. Hypertufa. Awesome right? Totally. You know what's even cooler than saying it? Making it! This takes things a bit further than the standard planter we've talked about in the past and uses it as furniture for your garden!
Hypertufa is a strong material but without all the weight of your traditional concrete. It's durable and doesn't require any maintenance or sealing throughout the seasons. Perfect right? The even better news is that it's extra easy to make.
This process forms a tabletop with two notches in the bottom so it can then rest on a simple table base. If you're not into the base, leave just the top as a low lying planter and change things up. It's a great look for almost any space!
• Read more: How To Make A Hypertufa Table at This Old House
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I love hypertufa! Just be sure to let it leach for a while before adding plants.
How long do you recommend? I'm going to try this over the weekend and I'll be planting something in it. Not edible though.
"Hypertufa requires a few weeks to cure, so get started now and you'll be able to show off your handsome new table before summer draws to a close."
That's from the This Old House instructions.