Cinder Blocks and Succulents

Gotta love succulents! Especially when there is a clever way to hold and arrange them. Cinder blocks cost only about $1.50 USD each. This has to be one of the cheapest and easiest ways to create your own modern succulent planter.
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[@femineity]

This is THE BEST Cinder Block planter arrangement I've seen yet! And your instructions on how to lay out the blocks are so great! Thank you for sharing this with me! I will be doing this in my back yard very very soon! I LOVE this look!

[@acreativetraveler783]

+femineity Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it. I made mine a year ago and I still absolutely love looking at it every day when I walk by it lol. Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions 😉

[@femineity]

No, thank YOU! And I certainly will let you know if I should have any other questions but due to how great you gave instruction, I don't think I'll need to! :-) Stay well and thanks again!

[@jamesjew9334]

What a great video on how to created a beautiful garden. No more boring plain cinder blocks.

[@kmr9347]

OMG, I've got the cinder blocks, I've got the catcus, but never thought of putting the two together. Thanks, now I've got a new project !!!!! 🌵🌵🌵🌵

[@simplelifesimple9542]

You are extremely talented. Thank you for sharing.

[@AstralMatrix80]

Doing this at my plot in my little oasis at the community garden. Thanks for the idea!

[@dk2614]

Absolutely a wonderful original cool concept and execution.

[@johnnelson9309]

Good job, I like your craftmanship. You show off.😉

[@maccliff2115]

It’s simple and easy and adds a lot of character

[@artnouveau4332]

Well done I like this and I will be giving it a try come spring

[@oneolddog8809]

Brilliant result,bravo👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@en20metros]

I think using this desing for my strawberries! Good idea.

[@frequentfiler]

Was just thinking the same thing! Plus some kitty grass in a lower block for the cat...

[@bffentertainment7848]

@@frequentfiler Wow you two! Brilliance upon brilliance!!

[@dianes4858]

Just shared your video with another friend. I just love your idea and used your vid and blog post to make a succulent garden. Thank you so much for sharing your idea in very clear and detailed instructions.

[@acreativetraveler783]

Thank you for the nice comment and thanks for watching/ sharing. Much appreciated!

[@user-uu9qd1nq6g]

Люблю природу особенно цветы,как увидел очень понравилось весной постараюсь воплотить в жизнь,!!! Большое Вам Спасибо

[@endletter]

Really awesome place for herbs

[@dianes4858]

Oh wow! This is such an awesome design! I love your creativity. Thanks for sharing with those of us who aren’t quite as creative but love to try!

[@vessmachineen193]

cinder blocks! perfect use nice video by the way

[@pvsicklen113]

I'm surprised that the landscape cloth holds tightly enough to keep the soil from falling through on the blocks that suspend above the ground. No problems with that? BTW, I LOVE this and will get started as soon as you reply about the suspended blocks.

[@acreativetraveler783]

+PAMELA VAN SICKLEN It's been a year now. No problem whatsoever 😉

[@Johanna-qf1yx]

Wow !!! I’m wondering the same

[@bffentertainment7848]

Wooowww! I LOOOOOVE THIS!! Very creative! ❤️

[@captainobvi2650]

Thank you for the great idea!!! I'm thinking of an herb garden like this!!

[@acreativetraveler783]

😉

[@elloohno1349]

I've read that cinder blocks leach poison into the soil and plants, so no good for vegetables etc.

[@djinkentertainment]

Just now seing this..i have 2 cinder block benches and this would be a nice addition to them:)

[@acreativetraveler783]

You should try a planter.. It’s my favorite thing on my patio!

[@marinalvarodrigues8208]

Gostaria de modelo e quantidades de blocos para para construí uma cama de solteiro sem cimento; como você montou essa jardineira! Pode me me orientar? Obrigada.

[@chu81a]

very creative. I love it. thx for sharing

[@faerefolke]

Plan on lining my mobile home with them and just planting vegetables and herbs in them.

[@cosnniran]

awesome.....such a unique idea.

[@christylopez4954]

Awesome idea

[@willajohnson8577]

Saw something similar but this is way nicer and appealing. TKS.

[@reneemojeske1959]

cute cute cute idea. thanks for sharing...

[@serchbrioni8129]

woow man ,very creative awesome

[@alistairmoses7717]

STUNNING!!!

[@mar8917]

Very beautiful ☺️ I love this idea thank you ☺️. Also I love being barefoot but be careful not to hit your little toe with the corner of one block it hurts😩

[@lala2001ify]

No se puede observar bien como lo arma, tapa todo el tiempo con su cuerpo y lo hace muy rápido. Cuanto bloques y de qué tamaño son?

[@alankelly-hamm2702]

Well done and doable.

[@vryburgerenkryger5768]

Nicely done

[@leandrodeandradezurichsuic5773]

Fantástico !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@eldaperez5978]

Exelente idea para las suculentas me gustó gracias por compartir desde chile un saludo...

[@amariewalenda3801]

Just love it love it💚

[@4terrionly]

Could this be used as a short retaining wall, as well? Seems like an easy solution for a 2.5' wall

[@acreativetraveler783]

I don't see why not 😉

[@jorjaisb.8836]

Very good

[@maritafernandes6525]

Parabéns vc é 10🙏✌💖

[@rustyvortex740]

Hello this is an awesome build may I ask something? do we need to glue the landscape fabric to every block?

[@acreativetraveler783]

Hey there.. Good question. I only glued to the bottom of the ones I knew I would be putting plants in. So the only ones that have exposed openings.

[@marmat5213]

Great idea.

[@mayalee2400]

Love the idea, thanks for sharing..

[@nobody-ly9ef]

Very cool....thanks

[@oksanamerasicka6950]

Очень красиво.Молодец.

[@mikuohatsune2040]

Buena idea para hacer una escalera con plantas👌

[@davidcaruso9123]

I love it ! Thanks

[@LHSSaxons]

the doubles that overhang, is the garden cloth the only thing keeping the dirt in?

[@acreativetraveler783]

Yup. And it’s held up totally fine for a few years now.

[@sarankumar6661]

wow......wonderful job

[@AngelExistllc]

Dope thanks for sharing

[@kiandraaqa844]

Good job...🇮🇩

[@rosgembrun]

Good job

[@nirmatunk6602]

Wow!!! Very nice idia. 👌💞💞💞💞💞

[@Dianagott]

your brilliant !!!

[@BenHayat]

Dude, that was awesome. Great layout. Did you have to cut some of the blocks in half?

[@acreativetraveler783]

Thanks! I did not cut any. They come in two sizes: single core and double core.

[@Zbone76]

Sick idea! And love the jean shorts jorts!!🤘

[@cobraface79]

Question...why prime and paint? Is that just for looks?

[@acreativetraveler783]

It looks better painted in my opinion. Also, the primer and paint seals the blocks, which will make them a bit more water and stain resistant. They will look better for longer.

[@mmangla5575]

thanks for this video

[@farahsali1]

Superb 👌

[@wjrong]

Every block has 2 holes in the begining. How do you have the single hole block? Did you cut it? Or you can buy the half size single hole block?

[@acreativetraveler783]

You can buy them as double or single core.

[@Kozmikgoddiz77]

Very nice

[@Chynababyface]

Would watering the plants having them leak to the balcony floor cause issues in a long term?

[@joselugo5997]

Chido Loco!! 😎👍

[@lalaaddas6363]

This is so cool!!!

[@jaycarpslayer9223]

Great idea....⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@milkabeaudin8748]

Beautiful, Wish I knew how many blocks he used??

[@acreativetraveler783]

Click the link in the video description for all details.

[@divinadonizeth430]

Gostei muito ficou linda parabéns

[@happybruceter]

Hey there! I love this idea and your arrangement, I've been wanting to do something similar on my patio. Question for you: have you noticed any issues related to the water falling to the ground inside the cinderblock holes (under where the plants are) and getting trapped there? Or does the water do a good job of evaporating? I rent my current place and worry about damaging the cement on my patio if the excess water cannot escape - perhaps a silly concern, but want to make sure.

[@acreativetraveler783]

I haven’t noticed any issues with that. To my knowledge, the water is evaporating just fine. Maybe you could put something on the ground first to help prevent any water damage?

[@enedinabecerril587]

Felicidades esta hermosa su jardinera

[@nanceebirdlover5222]

Awesome, thanks! I' m going to get started on one ASAP.

[@acreativetraveler783]

Let me know if you have any questions 😉

[@vaibhavjadia4784]

Hi awesome diy just one question, any alternative for landscape fabric?

[@jlo726]

How many cinder blocks total did you use?

[@acreativetraveler783]

14. There is a link in the video description for details and materials used 😉

[@mariocarrasco325]

what if you put a self watering system though...

[@acreativetraveler783]

That would be amazing!

[@SamuelPerezAg]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@zairajblanco760]

La malla que puso abajo es tela?

[@christylopez4954]

Did you have to cut some of the blocks in half? Just wondered how you did the edges

[@acreativetraveler783]

The blocks come in single core and double core. I used both sizes.

[@christylopez4954]

aCreativeTraveler thanks I realized it after I asked but super thanks for the reply

[@acreativetraveler783]

No worries

[@exildahkabungo3765]

I love what am seeing

[@samo1906]

Peeeeeerfect 😍

[@huonedwards4917]

I am not sure what happen if you water them .

[@crazyguy154]

And in cold winter???

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Gorgeous!

[@ethanspeights6380]

How many cinder blocks did you have

[@acreativetraveler783]

16 double and 5 single cored blocks for this project

[@thaidoll68]

Subscribed!

[@ginacianflone2568]

Did you have to cut some of the blocks in half?

[@acreativetraveler783]

Nope

[@caseynestorfernandez9729]

How did you get the half of the double? I mean that half piece...?

[@acreativetraveler783]

They sell single and double cored blocks at hardware stores. Two different sizes.

[@CelenaMichaud]

Hi! Any chance you could specify what kind of landscape fabric you used?

[@acreativetraveler783]

Sorry for the late reply. There is a link on the website (acreativetraveler.com): acreativetraveler.com/cinder-blocks-and-succulents/ Thanks for watching!

[@martinebangs6520]

I'm having a heck of a time figuring out the layout, I thought there were half blocks but I guess some are turned up ? How many in total did you use, that might help. It was way to fast for this Canadian...

[@acreativetraveler783]

+Martine Bangs Lol.. It took me a while to figure out a decent layout too. None of the block are turned up. There are double core and single core used. I will try to figure out the number of each and let you know.

[@acreativetraveler783]

So I used 16 double core blocks and 5 single core blocks in total. I will list each row, from left to right, starting with the bottom row. All blocks are laid parallel to the walls they are against unless specified as "turned". If it says "turned" then turn those blocks so they are perpendicular to the surrounding wall. The "*" block is the one that touches the corner/ middle of the arrangement: Row 1 (bottom)- single, double turned, single, double, double*, double, double Row 2- double, double turned, double, single*, double, double turned, single Row 3- double, double*, double turned, double Row 4- double, double* Row 5 (top)- single* I hope this makes sense! I can't think of a better way to explain it. Good luck!

[@martinebangs6520]

That's great, thank you...made a sketch :)

[@acreativetraveler783]

Enjoy! Let me know if you have any other questions

[@bffentertainment7848]

@@acreativetraveler783 Thank you for sharing your great design! And thanks too for writing out the plan. You should share it in the descriptions section directly below the video. I haven't made your project...yet, but reading through the comments I've seen several people comment that they had trouble figuring out how you actually put it all together. Plus in the comments section we're not able to copy what you've written.

[@livetv7952]

Beautifull

[@marioalfaro7841]

wonderful man! but.. How you cut the blocks without break them? help!

[@acreativetraveler783]

Thanks for watching! I did not cut any blocks. You can purchase them as single or double core blocks.

[@marioalfaro7841]

aCreativeTraveler ohhh ok! haha I'm sorry for the question.. It's really wonderful. Thank you so much for for your prompted response.

[@pawankumarthakur7208]

Beautiful sir

[@TimSmith-db1iu]

What exactly did you paint??

[@TimSmith-db1iu]

Oh I see. you painted/primered the same color.

[@soundpropulsionlabs]

Q-birt style, I dig it

[@bantrump9594]

You need to seal the floor or water will seep down to the apartment right below yours.

[@acreativetraveler783]

There is no apartment below me 😉

[@Huang-Yun]

Amazing

[@sandrahughes2463]

What kind of glue

[@acreativetraveler783]

All materials are in the video description 😉

[@anitdas4250]

How to make this box?

[@1557442951]

best feet video ever

[@Chynababyface]

Anyone tried it and know what happens if you don't paint the blocks? Would it get stained or?

[@acreativetraveler783]

I have a friend that didn't paint his. You don't have too. However, I will say that paint and primer really seals them nicely. In my opinion, it makes a big difference in the way it looks. If it's gonna be in a very visible area, maybe consider it. Take care!

[@mariacollins6234]

This is great!!

[@georgep4950]

that is soooo cool

[@MekoWilliamsTV]

Nice.