Cinder block potting bench

Cinder blocks and 2X4s. Stained all sides of boards before setting in place. I chose to dry-stack the cinder blocks.

Small garden Ideas can work wonders in transforming your limited outdoor space. With clever design techniques, such as vertical gardening, container plants, and creative use of furniture, you can create a beautiful and functional garden oasis.

Cinder blocks may used as the material for load-bearing walls or in the foundation of a house, but their sturdy, heavy composition and stackable design also make them usable in many DIY projects around the house. Look at this humdrum building material in a new light by checking out these 13 smart uses for cinder blocks.

My husband made this potting bench in a day using concrete block and lumber from Lowe’s.

Suddenly, those wholesale cinder blocks feel like they're worth a million bucks

Potting bench made with cinder blocks and wood.

Cinder Block Potting Station: Or how about a table, like this genius DIY potting station? We could also see this serving well as a grilling prep table. Click through to find more DIY garden ideas to use cinder blocks in your backyard.

Create your own potting table...easy and inexpensive. Cinder blocks, 2" x 4" lumber, stepping stones and an old pallet (stained with a vinegar and steel wool solution). Make any size or design.

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This is such a simple project, and it's actually kind of a classic from 80's college dorms, but if you plop some plants on it, suddenly it looks a lot more chic…

Make your seasonal patio planting easier with this decorative and functional potting bench. #potting bench #planting ideas #outdoor spaces

Looking for a cheap gardening ideas? Cinder block garden is an inexpensive solution. There are some questions you are wondering. Are cinder blocks safe for vegetable gardens? Can you grow plants in cinder blocks? Take a look at these cinder block outdoor ideas below.