12. Use Cinder Blocks to Create an Elevated Garden Bed
Materials Required: cardboard/newspaper (optional), dirt, tape measure, and cement blocks
Making Cost: $50–$75*
In gardening, raised gardens are extremely popular. You can grow your favorite plants in style with these affordable and simple-to-make plant supports. You’re halfway there if you have some old cinder bricks sitting around. These blocks, if you don’t already have them, are typically available at your neighborhood home improvement store for just $1 each.
Using cinderblocks, create a raised garden bed (@amaurialfredo) on Pinterest.
You’ll need soil, a tape measure, and concrete cinder blocks for this hack—measure the space beforehand to determine how many you’ll need. Simply form an elevated garden shape out of the cinder blocks, and then start planting. If you plan to build your raised garden on grass, you may want to use newspaper or thick cardboard for the base.