CINDERBLOCK GARDEN

Cinderblock gardens are perfect for the urban gardener with limited space, or the design-conscious gardener with a modern flair. The softness of the plants takes the edge off what might otherwise be a stark part of your landscape. The concrete blocks make perfect containers for succulents, and the wire screen bottoms you’ll add provide excellent drainage.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Cinderblocks
• Wire Cutters
• Wire Screen
• Soil
• Succulents

WHAT TO DO

1. Decide on a formation for your cinderblock garden. Get creative!
2. Use your wire cutters to cut your wire screen to the dimensions of your cinderblocks.

   

3. Place your wire screen under the highest cinderblock on each level of your garden. This will save a lot of soil.

   

4. Fill only the cinderblocks that will hold plants with soil and plant your succulents in them. Choose plants of different sizes, colors, and textures to create visual interest. Add cascading succulents to the highest blocks.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Place your cinderblock garden in an area that receives bright but indirect sunlight and a few hours of direct sunlight throughout the day. Water when the soil is completely dry.