Don’t toss out the old cement block. Here are 10 fantastic ways to use them in your garden

Concrete and asphalt can be dumped safely at the following locations:

1. Your local landfill or transfer station.
2. C&D recycling centers.
3. Building supply companies that sell recycled materials.

Lastly, the most popular way to patch up cracks formed in concrete is with polymer resin. This option is the most expensive DIY option as it not only fills the entire depth of the break but also forms a permanent chemical bond with the concrete slab, gluing the slabs together to seal it from any structural moisture.

Pasadena-based landscape designer Laramee Haynes often reuses pieces of broken concrete in gardens as an alternative to pouring a slab of concrete. “Broken concrete can be reused over and over again,” Haynes said.

Old, unneeded concrete can be recycled and used to create recycled aggregate. In most cases, recycled aggregate will be used as a subbase material, but it can also be paired with virgin materials and reused as an aggregate in new concrete.

1. Raised garden beds.
2. Planters.
3. Create a seating area.
4. Build a firepit.
5. Build a garden wall.
6. Patio bench.
7. Create a decorative tower.
8. Build a garden fence.

Sold as a dry cement product, Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer contains polymers and modifiers that give it its superior adhesion. When thoroughly mixed with water using a drill and a paddle bit, a single 40-pound bag from your local home improvement store will cover approximately 90 square feet to a ⅛-inch thickness.

Luckily, there are some quick coverings you can use to hide that old, ugly cement patio for good….Paint your patio

1. Brick.
2. Ceramic tile and porcelain.
3. Concrete slabs.
4. Concrete block and more.

Concrete is classified as “clean fill,” which means it is not biodegradable or water-soluble, but it won’t — in most cases — leach chemicals into your soil. In most areas, regulations govern the disposal of concrete, and burying it won’t get rid of it permanently.

Following with layers of larger recycled concrete packed with dirt will create an even, beautiful retaining wall. Smaller, more broken up concrete is a great drainage alternative to gravel.

You are only likely to get permission to bury concrete if it does not contain steel, paint or metal. Some won’t allow you to bury concrete, but require you take the concrete to a dedicated waste disposal facility for recycling.

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