Up cycled Tire Planter

by Tamara Jansen

Medium

Want a great conversation piece in your garden that will appeal to male and female alike? Try up cycling an old tire into an unexpected piece of art that is perfect in your back yard garden retreat. This eco-friendly conversation starter will add colour and charm to any outdoor space!

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, A balanced mix of Perennials and Annuals combine to make a unique show stopper design

A balanced mix of Perennials and Annuals combine to make a unique "show stopper" design.

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, This Raised Tire Planter adds a quirky conversation piece to any garden for under 20

This Raised Tire Planter adds a quirky conversation piece to any garden for under $20

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 1 Trim vintage table legs to a suitable height which will match the size of your tire

Step 1: Trim vintage table legs to a suitable height which will match the size of your tire

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 2 Cut a plywood circle for a base and fasten table legs with screws

Step 2: Cut a plywood circle for a base and fasten table legs with screws.

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 3 Securely fasten junk tire to base with long screws

Step 3: Securely fasten junk tire to base with long screws.

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 4 Add soil Choose a container mix suitable for Bedding Plants Ensure that you fill the tire completely

Step 4: Add soil. Choose a container mix suitable for Bedding Plants. Ensure that you fill the tire completely.

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 5 Plant complimentary Perennials and Annuals for maximum texture and colour

Step 5: Plant complimentary Perennials and Annuals for maximum texture and colour.

up cycled tire planter, container gardening, flowers, gardening, perennials, repurposing upcycling, Step 6 Fill in with soil between the newly transplanted pots and water in generously

Step 6: Fill in with soil between the newly transplanted pots and water in generously.

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Darchung on Jul 25, 2018

Where did you add the drain hole, in the tire or the chair?

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Michelle Masterson on Aug 01, 2018

Why didn't you paint it? I Flipped mine inside out and cut jagged edges and painted mine 5 years ago - I wish I still had a picture.

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Michelle Masterson on Aug 01, 2018

Why didn't you paint it? I Flipped mine inside out and cut jagged edges and painted mine 5 years ago - I wish I still had a picture.

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#1 Jeeter on Mar 19, 2020

I have turned many tires to use for feeders and even waterers for pets, the tires are so much easier to attach to a board once they are turned and they are also more attractive. You cut at least two to three inches off one side. The ply of tire will make a difference in the work out you get while turning the tire!

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Foxy grandma on Apr 02, 2020

I did this several years ago to upgrade my new "zero landscape" yard... however because of the extreme heat caused by all of the rock the tires were too hot for the plants.. they looked great in the winter when I put small artificial Christmas trees in them.. Could use fake flowers for summer add a couple of solar lights for night.

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