Raised Planters Made with Donated Trash Rock and Stone

At times, a sledge hammer is required to break up the larger rock. A common brick hammer will handle the trimming.

One-inch bore-holes are drilled at the base from the outside to the inside.

The bore-holes will allow for water buildup to escape and prevent the planter from premature cracking during the winter-time.

Brick Filter

To prevent the bore-holes from becoming plugged by the dirt that is later added to the planter, a thick base of old donated used-brick is broken up and thrown in first.

As seen, there wasn't too many brick that were the same length, width, or height.

Although I could have just as easily cut the brick narrower toward the inside circumference, the time and cost was not available to do so.

Curing of Masonry

Work on the first planter is almost complete.

Seen within the photo are missing pieces, circled in red. The voids will later receive fitting rocks.

Also shown circled in red are the lower weep holes to allow for drainage.

Added Statue into stone work

In a few weeks, a moderate acid-washing will remove unwanted smears upon the stone. Following the final cleaning, more stone and brick will be made visible compared to its present state.