11. Planter for Chimney Flue
Materials Required: gravel, circular saw, and chimney flue
Making Cost: $50*
One option for creating your own terracotta planter is to use a chimney flue. You will need to buy three-foot clay flue liner lengths from a brick source, which should cost about $15 each. With a circular saw fitted with a cutting wheel, cut the chimney flues to various heights.
For drainage, fill each flue with gravel. You will add potting soil at the top, so leave eight inches there. The flues should be placed anywhere in your yard, with the ends somewhat buried in the ground. No matter how cold the flues become, the liners won’t break.