Vases made of concrete: molds. Concrete flower beds and flowers

Attractive landscape design highlights the house against the background of the rest and for a long time pleases its owners. There are many different options and techniques for site development. Flower beds and flowerpots from concrete are often found.

Advantages and disadvantages

Original concrete elements are designed to supplement the general exterior. They keep the temperature of the soil and keep moisture, while the materials for their manufacture are of low cost. Such designs are used both in personal areas, and in urban parks and squares. They are versatile, they can delimit a site into separate zones and act as elements of gardening. Vases for the garden attract attention and decorate the territory, they are presented in a wide range in specialized stores. Also, if desired, they can be done independently, this does not require special skills and tools. The main disadvantage is a significant weight, which makes it difficult to move products.

Properties

Flower-makers from concrete add comfort and originality not only to parks and embankments, but also to the local area. A wide variety of species opens up vast opportunities for the implementation of design ideas. They also allocate plants planted in them, and eliminate the need for their disembarkation. The value of this function should not be underestimated, because thanks to this, the colors do not damage the root system.

One of the reasons for the prevalence of products has become mobility. With prolonged downpours and the onset of frost to save plants, they need to be moved to a more appropriate place. In particular, this applies to tender, expensive species, since most of them do not tolerate excessive watering and negative temperatures.

Concrete beds can be finished with various materials, for example, ceramics. Choosing the right option for registration will allow to decorate not only the elements themselves, but the entire landscape. Products are low in value, which is an additional reason for their purchase. Materials for independent creation will cost a small amount.

It is worth noting the high resistance to temperature changes, on average, without loss of quality of the structure, about 200 phases of freezing transfer. The appearance remains the same even with the constant influence of surrounding negative factors and ultraviolet radiation, which plastic products can not boast of.

One of the advantages of self-manufacturing is the practicality of concrete: before it hardens, you can create a wide variety of shapes and shapes from it. In addition to the decorative task, flowerpots for the garden perfectly perform protective functions. They allow you to separate the necessary territory or demarcate the plot. To do this, it is enough to purchase several structural elements. So you can not only complement the space with bright floral accents, but also prevent the vehicles from entering the territory in the absence of a fence.

Types

The modern assortment is presented by various variants, suitable for certain purposes:

• Decorative flowerpots from concrete, in addition to park territories, are used in small areas where it is important to preserve as much free space as possible, in this case, compact flower gardens are selected.
• Street can have different sizes and forms of performance.
• The rooms are divided into standard and portable views. The form depends on the surrounding interior and has no limitations.

What you need to consider

First of all, garden flowerpots Should be in harmony with the surrounding area. Perhaps a combination of several different shapes, strict geometric or neat rounded. On a vast territory, the best designs look great, which are rarely suitable for small areas.

Particular attention is paid to the color solution. It is worth noting that the shade of the product should be less bright and intense, compared with the flowering plants in it. Optimum option are monophonic elements, combined with the finish of the house or fencing.

Versions

Used for the production of molds for vases of concrete have a significant impact on external characteristics and quality. Prepared the composition for pouring and placed in blanks. In addition to solidification of the mass, time is also taken to gain the necessary strength. The walls of the mold are lubricated with an oil solution, which is usually based on the usual vegetable oil. So the adhesion of concrete decreases, and it leaves the surface of the mold better, which is especially important in complex design with additional protrusions and elements.

Polyvinyl chloride has become most widely used as a material for the production of molds, since its characteristics open up wide possibilities for choosing the relief and pattern for the resulting structures. Also used is gypsum, plastic and silicone.

Vases of concrete with their own hands

Sometimes it is not possible to find suitable options for registration or they are not affordable, in this case, the way out of the situation will be the independent creation of flower gardens. The technology is simple and does not cause difficulties even for those who have never worked with concrete. One of the advantages of hand-made elements is a smaller final cost compared to store options.

Before starting work, you need to prepare the following:

• spray;
• butter;
• water;
• Cement composition;
• Capacity of sufficient volume.

Manufacturing process

For the beginning, a suitable container is selected, which allows to form garden vases of the required size. Obtaining the desired result depends on compliance with all stages of manufacturing.

First of all, the outer part of the small vessel and the inner surface of the large container are lubricated with oil. As a drainage is a plastic pipe, cut into 4 pieces with a length of at least 5 cm.

If you need colored vases of concrete, then during the preparation of the solution, suitable dyes are added. Particular attention is paid to the correct proportion of sand, cement and water, which is indicated on the packaging.

The first stage in the creation of the product is the filling of large capacity with cement. The thickness of the layer should not exceed 2-3 cm.

Then the plastic pieces are fixed and left until the solution sets. Now a small container is placed in the container, it is important that the tubes are covered with cement. The solution is filled with the appeared free space.

Cement will completely solidify in about a day, it may take more time depending on the surrounding temperature conditions and the type of material. Now a small form is pulled out, and the walls are treated with water using a spray gun. A large container should be left for 7-10 days, pre-wrapped with polyethylene and daily wetting with water.

After this time, concrete flower beds Get out of shape. Now you can use the product and plant the desired plant in it.

Material specifications

Concrete is the optimal material for the formation of garden structures. It is not subject to negative environmental effects, rotting and is characterized by high plasticity, which provides the creation of a variety of complex shapes. Despite such positive characteristics, there is also a disadvantage, consisting in rapid heating under the sun's rays. As a consequence, soil overheating and damage to plants are possible. To solve this problem, two methods are used: the creation of a plurality of holes at the bottom of the article or street vases made of concrete are made in the form of large structures, thereby reducing their overall heating.