Friday, August 26, 2011

Cast Concrete Raised Bed Garden Ideas

Using cast concrete for raised bed or container gardens is more time consuming and permanent, but provides a modern look for a garden.

There are a couple of ways to build a raised bed garden from cast concrete.  The first way is to use pre-cast containers of different sizes.

Pre-Cast Concrete Containers

There advantages of using pre-cast containers
  • The labor cost is lower if not a DIY project
  • Pre-cast containers come in many shapes and sizes and can be arranged in different shapes.
Another option for cast concrete raised bed gardening is to build forms and cast the concrete in place.

Cast In Place Concrete Raised Garden

Cast in place concrete gardens are more time consuming and permanent than using pre-cast containers, but there are more options and the look can be cleaner.

Mixing cast concrete with other materials, such as wood and metal, can result in a unique look. 

Concrete and Teak Raised Planter

It might be necessary to put a waterproof barrier between materials like wood to keep water from leaking out the sides.

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