Picture of Mixing ingredients
So here’s the part where you want to move slowly. I mixed the cement and sand in a 1:1 ratio, then added the water gradually. The final texture should be like thick pancake batter—something you can shape, not pour. If it looks like gray soup, start over. Been there. I threw in 4 teaspoons of black pigment powder because I wanted a darker base that would match the house trim and garden vibe. Totally optional. Regular concrete color looks good too.
