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A sink-style planter with alpine plants.
As you go, tamp the mix well down, again evenly on the inner a...
Mix the hypertufa: here 2 shovelfuls each of cement and sand t...
Add water until you have quite a wet mix, about the consistenc...
Cover the base of the larger box with a layer of mix. Cut a sh...
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Here, we cut small lengths of roofing lath to make pegs. Inser...
Spread another layer of hypertufa mix over the base to sandwic...
Roughly pat down and smooth the base, brushing away any hypert...
After placing the smaller box inside the larger one, place obl...
Start to fill the sides with hypertufa mix, putting equal amou...
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Once the mould is filled, support it on both sides with bricks...
The next day, remove the bricks and peel away the cardboard, b...
Before the hypertufa sets completely, scrape away the corners ...
Brush off the worst of the dust with a soft brush, and then go...
Leave to harden completely for about a week and then, using an...
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Setting the trough up on bricks.
Plant up with plants of your choice. Spread grit or gravel ove...
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