After my Hypertufa Marathon, I have so many hypertufa pots to unwrap and set to cure. On my post linked below, I explain my reasons why I feel about a two we...
Want something different for your garden? A hypertufa planter could be the right one for you!
Last week I made a hypertufa planter using an old fruit basket as my mold. In this post I'll show another way to make them. For more inf...
It's not rocket science but there are few things to take into consideration when Setting Up Your Hypertufa Studio...
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend taking a Saturday morning class at The Garden Spot. Many classes are free, offering information and inspiration. My inspiration always seems to be attached to a receipt; I have trouble exhibiting restraint in that place! In early March, I went to learn what hypertufa was all about. First…
Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?
Make these unique containers yourself. Over time, the artificial stone beds will age and gather moss for added charm.
Getting bored of that old sideboard? At Sloane & Sons, we've come up with some great ideas on how you can repurpose your old furniture
Hypertufa - like concrete but lighter. DIY planters, sculptures, etc. are online under this name. This planter was made from the inside of a wicker basket. I like this one.
Creating Hypertufa Fissures to plant hardy succulents into is a fun way to copy the cracks, crevices and craggs of a rugged mountainside; a home for hardy alpine plants...
If you've explored the possibilities with hypertufa, you'll most likely realize that this mix of some simple ingredients made into pots have exactly the right c…
That's aluminum flashing, held together with paper clips. I used the roofing paper because the flashing wasn't tall enough.
Artificial Rocks and Fake Rocks making, it's never looked so real or been so easy. Step by step DVD guides on fake garden rock making, Water features, more
Trough Gardens I am a garden designer by trade and normally design gardens in full size, but also love to design gardens in miniature! There is something unique about creating a complete space in …
Go outside! You look like you need a little sun.
Making hypertufa containers can be great fun. Once completed, finding the right combination of plants can make your containers the focal point of your patio. Pretty plant combos await!
This year I have been attempting to make homemade gifts. I feel that with today's onslaught of retail, the art of giving and truly celebrati...
This reader from Michigan shares how to make a hypertufa container, a stone-like rustic planter that can be outside for years.
To make free-form planters we use an unconventional technique. On flat ground, a thick bead of gravel is put down in any continuous shape desired. A sheet of plastic is placed over the top of this gravel mold. Then the cement mixture is pressed thickly onto the plastic sheet and up the wall of gravel.
