Precast concrete flower bed edging stones are easy to install. Lay out the shape of the bed with a rope or garden hose, then use a flat-blade spade to make a trench.

This article was originally published with the title “ Ornamental Concrete Flower Pots and How to Make Them ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 99 No. 22 (November 1908), p. 380 doi:10.1038 ...

Looking to work with your hands this weekend? The Wright Branch Library hosts a concrete planter workshop for kids in seventh ...