Hey guys,
not 100% sure where to post this, but I am going to be giving you a little idea of what I am doing, and I will be posting pictures of while I make it, when I start in this same thread.

What I am doing exactly:
I have gotten sick of the planters that have the fake turf or fake grass. It looks cool, but I thought I could see better, So what I am doing is buying a bonsai tree, and making a box around it/ledge so it will be a true planter box.

What I need help with:
How long do you think exactly should it be?

What color should I paint it?

What size wood should I use? 1/4 in 1/2 in ply?

It would be even cooler and more realistic if you would use concrete to make it.
I would paint it grey or black if I would use wood to make it and also try to make it look a bit thrashed.

I was just thinking about concrete no joke! I would have to make a perfect mold... I will work on it

Thefingerboardingman wrote:

I was just thinking about concrete no joke! I would have to make a perfect mold... I will work on it

You should definitely try concrete instead of wood

AxelWahl wrote:

Thefingerboardingman wrote:

I was just thinking about concrete no joke! I would have to make a perfect mold... I will work on it

You should definitely try concrete instead of wood

I second this.

Sounds so sick man.
Picture and updates!

you should use cactus plants instead of a bonsai, that will add the element of danger

sounds good though dude il look forward to seeing some pics!

the roots when they grow may crack the concrete

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

DarianN wrote:

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

You can get way cheaper ones than that but it would still be pretty expensive.

ConcreteFBS wrote:

DarianN wrote:

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

You can get way cheaper ones than that but it would still be pretty expensive.

That's what I'm saying. You can get one the size of 2 fingerboards for like 45 dollars. lmao.

DarianN wrote:

ConcreteFBS wrote:

DarianN wrote:

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

You can get way cheaper ones than that but it would still be pretty expensive.

That's what I'm saying. You can get one the size of 2 fingerboards for like 45 dollars. lmao.

You can grow one yourself

If your making a concrete planter, you could just get a big tub and put a smaller one inside of it, then plop some concrete inside so you have a rectangle frame thingy

Oscar V. wrote:

DarianN wrote:

ConcreteFBS wrote:

DarianN wrote:

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

You can get way cheaper ones than that but it would still be pretty expensive.

That's what I'm saying. You can get one the size of 2 fingerboards for like 45 dollars. lmao.

You can grow one yourself

lmfao, yeah, good luck with that...

They have really expensive ones, but then they also have ones for 20$'s. Also, they come in a ceramic pot, I was planning on making the mold around that.

DarianN wrote:

Oscar V. wrote:

DarianN wrote:

ConcreteFBS wrote:

DarianN wrote:

If you're actually using a bonsei plant, than it will be bloody expensive. My uncle collects bonsei plants, and they're atleast 150 for a small one...

You can get way cheaper ones than that but it would still be pretty expensive.

That's what I'm saying. You can get one the size of 2 fingerboards for like 45 dollars. lmao.

You can grow one yourself

lmfao, yeah, good luck with that...

I have an aunt who grows bonsais. It takes long though...

This sounds like an awesome idea dude! If you're willing to use a bonsai tree, you might as well go all out and use marble or granite. Whatever your preference is, I'm excited to see how this turns out

Yay! I actually thought of this, but I didn't think anyone would do it. It's sooo cool, its a win win for gardeny people and fingerboarders. So stoked to see it finished!

Don't forget to put a hole in the base as you simply cannot over water Bonsai or most exotic plants/trees...They will just die...

yeah , the bonsai will be a biggg challenge i think ...

Still working on it. The order I tried to buy got refunded due to it was out of stock. Also, I went to the local nursery and they all looked for the most part dead. I am in the process of my first concrete park though, so I can't wait to post the pictures when it is completely done!

Thefingerboardingman wrote:

Still working on it. The order I tried to buy got refunded due to it was out of stock. Also, I went to the local nursery and they all looked for the most part dead. I am in the process of my first concrete park though, so I can't wait to post the pictures when it is completely done!

Better luck next time. Can't wait to see the park!