Mixing concrete or mortar, often popularly referred to as 'cement
mixing' has many applications around the garden: save money by laying a
new path; build a stunning brick barbeque for the summer season; or lay
a new shed base yourself. Just like cooking, the secret of how to mix
cement comes down to methodically following a simple recipe. For smaller
jobs you can probably do your cement mixing by hand - but you can't
beat a cement mixer for sheer ease-of-use, convenience and the most
efficient mixing.
How to mix cement
Mixing cement for garden applications typically consists of combining sand (and perhaps aggregate in the form of small stones/gravel) cement and water in pre-determined proportions. There is an almost infinite range of mixing ratios for different applications. For many garden purposes a mixing ratio of 1:2:3 (one part cement, two parts sand and three parts aggregate) is used.
How to mix cement
Mixing cement for garden applications typically consists of combining sand (and perhaps aggregate in the form of small stones/gravel) cement and water in pre-determined proportions. There is an almost infinite range of mixing ratios for different applications. For many garden purposes a mixing ratio of 1:2:3 (one part cement, two parts sand and three parts aggregate) is used.
