Cinder blocks are produced for use in the construction industry and are more often than not concealed beneath an outer covering of brick. So why would they be of use in the garden? Partly this is because to use bricks requires a certain level of skill whereas the size and shape of cinder blocks means that it is easy stack them without needing cement. And just how versatile these cinder blocks are is demonstrated in this article which I found on the Slip Talk website.
Before seeing these pictures, I assumed cinder blocks were best used for keeping that old beat up car without wheels off the ground. But now that I?ve seen these cinder block outdoor crafts, I have completely changed my tune! Often times you can find cinder blocks on local yard sale sites for super cheap. And if you don?t feel like searching there, you can find them at a hardware store for about $1.00 ? $2.00 depending on the size you?re looking for. Considering wood and other building materials can be a lot more expensive, cinder blocks might be the best and most inexpensive way to update your backyard living space without breaking the bank. Check out these 14 cinder block outdoor crafts:
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1. Birdhouse ? Get a small piece of wood with a hole in the middle, fit it into place, then glue a peg to the bottom. Place these around the yard with bird seed inside to attract a variety of birds.
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2. Large Planter Box ? By stacking up cinder blocks in this pattern, you get a lot of planter box space both inside the larger area, but the outside blocks are also a great place to grow succulents.
Go to the next page to see more simple projects using cinder blocks.
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soon! i’ll be doing this 😉