5 concrete planters that will add unique, hand-crafted flair to your garden

Unusual planters and pots add as much beauty and interest to a garden or landscaping project as the plants they hold. The best part is that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to pot your plants in something pretty: often times you can make something gorgeous right at home using household items you already have!

While many DIY-inspired planter tutorials exist online, these prove some of the most ingenious and sturdy, utilizing none other than cement. Check out some of these great concrete DIYs (and use the links to find full instructions). They just may surprise you with their beauty!

Bloggers at Marrietta turn ordinary terracotta pots into rustic and elegant works of art by using a cement solution soaked fabric for a decopage-style wrap of the common pots. The results turn plain but affordable planters into focal points that look much more expensive than what you'll actually spend.

You even have the option of spray-painting them if you'd like a slightly different color.

Why not improve your curb appeal and clean out the worn contents of your linen closet at the same time? The Rustic Willow blogger shows a great way to upcycle old towels destined for the trash bin by creating clever and attractive concrete planters. With easier than you can imagine instructions for dipping and shaping the concrete-soaked towels, you can create both space in your closets and a pretty place on your porch.

3. Concrete Planter Box
 

Dream Garden 101 shows that concrete pavers, a heavy-duty adhesive and about 24 hours can create sleek and sturdy planters for your garden. The project results in a hardy planter resistant to chips and cracks of thin pots. The clean lines also add a chic modern touch to even the most delicate foliage.

Even if you lack a green thumb, these hand-shaped planters give you a hand in creating a quirky and whimsical garden. Jenise at Do It Yourself Fun Ideas performed a lot of legwork and trial-and-error tasks to deliver the perfect process for these cool planters. By setting casting cement in rubber gloves, these planters result in shallow bowls, which you can see easily host small-scale succulents. 

Large antique concrete planters cost a pretty penny at outdoor centers and nurseries. However, bloggers at This Sorta Old Life show you how to decorate your yard with them at only the fraction of the cost. Granted, there is a bit of construction involved in these forms, as well as access to a table saw, drill and hot glue gun. However, the vintage appeal delivers a timeless piece that never goes out of style.

These bloggers offer not only the easy-to-follow instructions but inspiration to build that dreamy outdoor space you've always wanted. Pass this along to friends and inspire their outdoor oasis as well!