How to make a brick raised garden planter

This video is about how to make a brick planter with a built in soak away. This planter is built out off reclaimed bricks

[@walesdad]

Bricky myself,you've done a really nice looking job and those old reclaimed bricks look great.

[@Tylers_construction]

I wondering what the name of the big pipe in the middle forgot the name myself 😂

[@rickblade4750]

Gotta built one of these myself this year. I'm no brickie, my trade is plastering! Thanks for the vid, it's a good heads-up for me. Nice to see guys doing a proper job.

[@koreanature]

There's never a boring moment when watching your channel. Love how engaging everything is.

[@YKKY]

Finally a REAL video on how to do this! Thank you!

[@strjourneys7919]

Where are the fake videos??

[@YKKY]

@@strjourneys7919 make it make sense ffs

[@strjourneys7919]

@@YKKY if you can read just basic English it will. If you want some suggestions on places to learn let me know. But typically anyway elementary school will be a good start

[@YKKY]

@@strjourneys7919 jaysus here we go.... Another "native English speaker" wants to tell me what to do to understand their language when it's them who asked a dumb question.... Bye

[@strjourneys7919]

@@YKKY "native English speaker"...that's a new one 🤣🤣 Talk about stupidity!🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@barbarian778]

You are AWESOME buddy, great job i truly enjoyed watching an expert at his craft!

[@michaelfielding6943]

Incredible. I'm Irish, alot of us fellas over here have a pair of hands and are well able to work. But my God your work is tasty..bloody brilliant! Love it...keep it up Clive! Subscribed immediately when I saw this master of his craft 👏

[@devonbradley4372]

Love your accent. Greetings from Australia.

[@RealNanoTalent]

is the cement underneath really necessary? My plan was just to lay down some landscaping fabric and use lawn-staples to keep the fabric down

[@tomalophicon]

Probably not for most situations. I plan on doing the same but my soil is clay do is solid

[@aricnewlun535]

If the bricks are laid on a dirt ground then when it rains the ground will soften and move around over time which will cause the brick to crack, bow and eventually fall apart

[@benhortonben9105]

@@aricnewlun535 if you were to build a 2 courses underground and pour concrete in a trench around the bricks would that stop it happening? Like footings? Asking because I'm an enthusiastic novice?

[@aricnewlun535]

@@benhortonben9105 well if you dig a little ways in the ground you can always trench pour a footing as long as you smoothen it the best you can, it’s recommended to use form boards like 2 by 4s and get some stakes and form up where you want to pour and then once the concrete hardens you can build your brick on that concrete, but when you lay the brick depending on what the project is the idea is to to keep water out the best you can because water will deteriorate the brickwork over time if there’s not proper drainage so make sure you make spots for weep vents in a few of the joints at the bottom of your course so water can flow out

[@benhortonben9105]

@@aricnewlun535 thank you for the advice. Very much appreciated.

[@RS-os7wm]

Brilliant job mate , very impressive .Liked your concrete base and the little soak away detail .

[@midway3568]

Absolutely gorgeous, you are giving me great ideas!

[@amwartwork]

lovely lookin bricks those!

[@Missjillsharpe]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. Thanks.

Offf çok zahmetli iş yapmışsın ama drenaj işi şahane olmuş. Tebrikler güzel kardeşim

[@angelfootprints]

I want to do a rock planter and this video really help me out. I just wonder why did you concrete the whole planter ground? Would not be better to have soil underneath for the plants to root deeper? Thanks you.

[@snaubdca7yebf]

Was wondering the same. wanted to see how footings were done not an entire slab!

[@snaubdca7yebf]

Stunning work though

[@Soozfleet]

I've never seen a raised bed be concreted at the bottom.

[@CMinorOp67]

Maybe it better controls/decreases weed growth in the flowerbed…I dunno.

[@Mike_in_Thailand]

Depends on what you are going to plant....this was about 40cm deep, which is plenty for small flowers that he had in there. Bigger plants with deeper roots, or a shallower planter, I would have just strip foootings.

[@molliteddi3583]

Looks pretty nice. I like the stones

[@t4yjt]

looking brill.... very skilled !

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

I don’t see the point of concreting the base. Just lay footing for the wall. Now you have a barrier at the bottom of your planter and no earth worms can migrate into your planter soil. The reclaimed brickwork and pathway looks spectacular though!

[@icantstop90]

Absolutely stunning!

[@privateperson5769]

They look awesome.

[@Andrew8885W]

Cool video mate. 👍👍👍

[@RoundsOfWanting]

Great video, Great garden! Professional!

[@diycp1976]

Thank you very much!

[@bw-mi9xp]

excellent work! that gulley and drain system is a great idea. cheers from texas!

[@diycp1976]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it more ideas to come Clive

[@BoYcLuE]

My wife just yelled at me telling me to subscribe to this channel. So now here we are LOL!

[@user-uh1jv7ye9l]

Cool video man I am a mason but if I needed to learn this would be the best by far

[@diycp1976]

Thank you glad it was helpful

[@HouseFairyDIY]

They look lovely and really well made. Is the soakaway absolutely necessary do you think?

[@caniggiavale]

Good job Amigo!!! BEST!!! Saludos desde Las Terrenas RD.

[@senemulku1299]

Wow that looks amazing

[@joyfulhope4474]

Very impressed. Such great work. So nice.

[@diycp1976]

Thank you so much for your comment from Clive

[@catherinemurphy873]

An amazing job 💯. Thanks 👍

[@babyboo3236]

Awesome job! 👍👏

[@melissahunt4041]

Really great work

[@johnclancy7465]

Excellent video, thanks. This is probably a stupid question, I don't have much DIY experience. Is there a cover over the main vertical pipe before the earth goes in?

[@tomharris5845]

Nice work! How come you concreted the whole bottom area and not do strip foundations? Wouldn’t the planter need soil from the bottom. Looks Smart though!

[@diycp1976]

Very good question the ground is pete and is known for movement so a raft foundation was best for this project. So a little soak away was needed. The soil in the planter is 15 inches deep this will be enough for my plants thank you from diy cp

[@ianhoward4246]

At least you did this brickwork OUTSIDE !!

[@vanitarao2960]

That is really good 🙂, I enjoyed your video making this

[@jimwolfgang9433]

Beautiful work

[@arifhussain2591]

Very nice great job 👏

[@kavi212]

Can you do this without the concrete? I want to do this without messing with concrete. Anyone know? Beautiful planters though! Love it ❤

[@jessicag630]

I heard that you have to add some kind of layer of treatment for outdoor bricks to protect them from moisture and moss growth. Is there any kind of brick treatment that is safe for a vegetable garden bed?

[@nicedreamsmaybe6697]

Is the concrete base required ? Thinking of holding some planters along the wall in my backyard in Arizona.

[@paulkenney700]

nice, a lot of work into those beauties too

[@raymondgonzalez3159]

I like what you done.. but one question why do you have a pvc pipe in the center???

[@lemurian3102]

I’m interested to know where you got the bricks? I am looking for similar ones with a lovely variety of colours.

[@mr.lourod6175]

Thank You for sharing .. will be doing something similar soon.

[@diycp1976]

Your welcome nice one

[@zahraansari3710]

Do I have to use concrete or can I lay directly on soil? I want to make large deliminated beds but less high than those on the video but wider. I have a large bedding for vegetable but hard to get to the vegs on each side. So wanted to section it in portion by bricks and in between some stones. Thought bricks will be more resistant than wood beams.

[@AliBaba-hn8tv]

I am jealous because I don't know how to make such a beautiful flower bed. Nice work, looks beautiful.

[@tomalophicon]

Yes you do. He just showed you

[@AliBaba-hn8tv]

@@tomalophicon, health issues, my dear friend.

[@charangitsahota7952]

Looks lovely

[@ireriramos1878]

HERMOSO TRABAJO!!!

[@nica.rivera]

Great job. 👍

[@diycp1976]

Thanks 👍

[@arifhussain2591]

Good job 👏

[@sznrice5363]

I am trying to do this but I have a sprinkler system. what should I do to keep my sprinkler system when I’m trying to do this for my garden

[@garamministry]

What a genius DIY!

[@chelseaball8651]

Going to attempt this. I don't know how to make it so I don't need any half bricks. How did you do that??

[@maheshmehra1279]

Excellent! I am going to make a 18 meter long one this summer - I suppose I will have to put 6 down pipes or should I put more, do let me know. My land has a slight slope too.

[@wemcal]

Great video

[@LynchedGamers]

Do you put soil in the soakaway?

[@brianpeach2271]

Great job, but would like to know how you infilled the planter. I guess stones, weed control then earth.

[@buiminhmusic2935]

Why do you need a pipe in the center, to have the water drain and water absorb to land? Correct if i wrong. Thank you

[@kathyhoskin8350]

Gorgeous.

[@lunaafra5452]

Bravissimo e lavoro magnifico

[@dalturbo]

Love it mate well done

[@SolidworksUnlimited]

Good job man👍👍

[@maha_4018]

If I build it on tiles, do I follow the same method? Do I need drain pipes

[@janedyer2172]

I love this idea!

[@MsJay-kx3ib]

Glue , did you glue to the ground also

[@NinjaTenK]

You didn’t need the cement base cause now you have poor drainage

[@chelseahopkins8475]

So just put them down naturally? Just wondering if like to do something like this! But cost efficient ya know 😊😅

[@NinjaTenK]

@@chelseahopkins8475 you only put cement where you lay down bricks also watch videos on doing a retaining walls since it’s a similar process

[@madhalodog21]

Bro I read your comment watch the video and could not believe he did that 😂. Like BRO

[@brandolino55]

Why You put a concrete at the bottom.... It's not necessary..

[@benhortonben9105]

I was wondering this? Surely if you leave the bottom open it will keep the plants hydrated and soak any excess water away to stop over watering? I'm guessing it's to keep the walls strong giving them a strong base.

[@elizabethdillard5071]

If it freezes there the wall would shift, I think

[@benhortonben9105]

@@elizabethdillard5071 I went with timber in the end as the amount of time versus work involved and cost made doing it in bricks not cost effective. Came out pretty good though. Thank you for the advice though.

[@marcusdosh408]

​​@@elizabethdillard5071 yes put concrete kicker in to lay the brick but not all of it..... only for small plants small roots

[@doktorgrav7027]

I am deciding on this method because we have a septic drain field and don't want the water to mix with the garden bed.

[@michaelgray9234]

Looks great 👍

[@djw864]

Do you deal inside of bricks?

[@Ackamemnon]

i wanted to do something like this to my little yard.

[@rachelhollis8784]

Hi, Thanks for a great video. I am about to try to build a wall that protects the neighbours fence from our new raised flowerbed. Builder has put in three sides and left the job. It's a 50cm tall raised bed, so should I just put my first layer of bricks down two layers below ground level to be sure it will retain the volume of soil?

[@audreyross8629]

I understand the reasoning for cementing the bottom in an attempt to thwart diggers and ants but, if you don’t make the walls tall enough, they can jump, climb or crawl over if they want to bad enough. Still, I love your idea and it is just beautiful! P.S. I’m in Texas and fire ants took over my raise bed and killed my broccoli. Hope you have better luck.

[@JeronimoStilton14]

Can’t you lay down a thick layer of diatrmacious earth as a base to avoid insects and MAYBE a breathable mesh to stop diggers and still avoid any form of concrete base

[@frankholehouse1393]

Brilliant Video thank you

[@cindysayavong8513]

Do you have any video for a planter on a slop ? Thanks

[@marksjourney3726]

What did you cover the drain pipe with, or did you? I'm building one myself and really liked your videos.

[@buiminhmusic2935]

Same, I do not under stand the meaning?

[@MrCobbsalad]

What bricks did u use, really top job 👍

[@lorenzoworldtour]

Amazing job!!! How many bricks (roughly) did you order to get those two planters up? I want to do mine but not sure how many should i order

[@chitaynak]

Thanks for sharing

[@bloodmerchant4960]

Can i skip the cement part?or the pipe part?

[@oldfart3137]

Very nice! Thanks.

[@sectorrottation]

Do have to concrete the base? I thought dirt is better than concrete as concrete creates heat.

[@IntentionalHomesteading]

Beautiful

[@RajeshKumar-fc7nb]

Mate well presented

[@sklee1644]

Why was the concrete needed?

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Amazing and very interesting video🎥.. Super like👌👌👌 project. Do keep posting Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

[@ianpotts4935]

Herringbone path video please. Keep safe and well. Ian

[@brendaromay1598]

What cement is please

[@jeff_9074]

What's the difference between using crushed rock with fines, vs the patio blocks as a base for pouring the concrete over?

[@lauracouto3967]

Muito obrigado 🌿 Se possível, por favor, os seguintes esclarecimentos: 1- a terra no local de escoamento da água. Entupiu? 2- concreto na base: quantidades de areia e cimento? Tipo de areia? O traço da argamassa entre os tijolinhos? Obrigado

[@Southpoint2019]

Very nice indeed

[@FringeWizard2]

Why do you put a bottom on this? What is the point?

[@koolkroth1]

Excellent work and great brick selection. Did you cover the pipe with some fabric before you added the soil? Cheers from Ohio

[@danpont69]

Wondering the same thing.. he may have filled it with some ballast to allow for drainage, wouldn’t imagine he’d fill it with soil

[@jojonic24]

Oh I can remember you doing bits of this on ur tiktok live lol and I kept telling u the wall was wonky 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@diycp1976]

hope you liked the planter

[@brettdman2908]

very nice

[@matthewmorrison6605]

Hi great job and great vid.. just a question. What did you put ontop of the drian pipe and channel to stop the dirt from going in there and blocking it. Would really appreciate your advise thanks in advance

[@ksfwfc2899]

Lovely

[@mrwhatevah6095]

can I use a reclaim paving brick

[@AmyWinehouse.914]

Mr Whatevah -as a rule no when it comes to appearance as you only see the tops of the bricks with paving bricks where as here you see the side of the bricks.You could use them to save money if you're going to render it after and just want to use up any spare bricks you have but that said you'll then have to pay for sand and cement to render where as using new bricks you don't have to.They'll be fine to use as in they won't crack or anything but it's more about appearance they're designed to go on the ground but if you are rendering it after then you might as well use what you have.

[@arifhussain2591]

Very nice boy

[@eshabhatti2656]

Hey....what ratio you used for cement: sand ?

[@diycp1976]

Hi the mix was 4-1 for the brickwork and a 5-1 for the foundation Hope you enjoyed the video can’t wait for summer have some more planters to build keep an eye out thanks Clive

[@eshabhatti2656]

@@diycp1976 Thabkyouu:)

[@dylonbortoluzzi3634]

Great video im a mason as well

[@diycp1976]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Clive