16. Concrete Pumpkin Planters
For those who love industrial design and modern, minimalist decor, concrete pumpkin planters are a fantastic weekend project to tackle with friends. Using plastic trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets as molds, you will mix quick-drying concrete and pour it inside, inserting a plastic cup into the center to create the planting cavity. Once the concrete cures, you simply cut away the plastic mold to reveal a heavy, beautifully textured concrete pumpkin.
You can leave the concrete in its raw, stony gray state for a brutalist, modern look, or paint the bottom halves with metallic gold leaf for a touch of elegance. Plant them with hardy succulents, ornamental cabbages, or dark purple pansies. These planters are incredibly durable, making them perfect for displaying on your front steps year after year, completely unfazed by autumn wind and rain.