# How to Make Cement Flower Pots
Gardeners of all ages will enjoy creating flowerpots from a lightweight mixture of cement, vermiculite and peat moss. The cement mixture known as hypertufa was developed by European gardeners to mimic volcanic "tufa" rock. By making your own flowerpots, you can save money while adding your own artistic touch to your container garden. The flowerpots can be made from hypertufa in any size or form and cleanup efforts will benefit from a sand-cast method of construction.
Things You'll Need
- 10 lbs. play sand
- 5 lbs. Portland cement
- 5 lbs. vermiculite
- 5 lbs. peat moss
- Water
- Measuring cup
- Plastic bucket
- Trowel
- Stiff brush
Instructions
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Dump the sand in a pile. Dig in the sand with the trowel to create a hole that will hold the flowerpot shape of your choice.
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Mix equal parts of the cement, vermiculite and peat moss in the plastic bucket with the trowel. Add water and stir until the mixture is the consistency of pudding.
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Spread the cement mixture in the sand hole, following the shape of the hole, keeping the flowerpot walls approximately 1-inch thick. Poke a hole in the bottom of the flowerpot for drainage.
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Dry the flowerpot outside away from bright sunlight for three days. Pull the flowerpot from the sand and brush off excess sand.
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