Concrete Block Bonsai Bench

The blocks can be arranged as desired.

Concrete block bonsai bench.

This article describes my experiences building benches for my bonsai using redwood decking and cinder blocks. You will need concrete cinder blocks wood posts concrete adhesive and colorful paints to make a beautiful cinder block bench. Bonsai growing bench here s one way to make a growing bench out of 2 x 2s. I bonded them together with clear caulk but that s not strictly necessary.

This gives the bank more stability. I will use round concrete blocks and either granit slabs or some kind of other slabs on top of them. There the first row of benches is now being built with the help of concrete blocks. Standard wooden garden posts square.

7cm x 7cm exterior facade paint. Arrange the concrete blocks in a staggered order. Nov 4 2016 explore danie van niekerk s board bonsai benches on pinterest. Firstly you should decide the size and shape of the bench.

For instance the bonsai garden oakland features a fantastic example of a concrete bench that is designed in a circle. On the top surface. Often underestimated concrete blocks can work wonderfully for crafting bonsai display benches. Sep 19 2019 explore rosa horta s board potting bench on pinterest.

The basic idea is to use the cinder blocks as a base that will withstand damp conditions and redwood decking with an air gap between the boards to promote air circulation and prevent water accumulation on top of the bench that leads to. So you determine the size of the future bank yourself. Two rows of concrete blocks are available to give the bench stability. We recommend a light color for the exterior of the blocks a darker color for the interior but in fact it s the way you want it.

It will be better to wait until the adhesive gets dry about 1 hour. Here s how they look with several bonsai on them. See more ideas about diy garden cinder block garden potting bench. Then you can start to bond the blocks together depending on your seating arrangements.

See more ideas about bonsai bonsai garden bonsai tree. Ordinary wood 2 x 2s are used to make a bonsai shelf. Sturdy and possible to be further upgraded and beautified you can also choose to take advantage of re purposing. Starting materials to make a cinder block bench.