ECO GARDEN Recyled Rubber Plant Pot, Slate, 50cm

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No need to stop at flowers – succulents are a great choice for filling your DIY planter. Tractor Tire Planters Now that we’ve looked at some common questions about appropriate materials, it’s time to dive into this DIY project. Yes. Tests have shown that tyre contaminants are especially dangerous for pond and wild freshwater areas and that chemical leakage has killed entire aquatic communities including fish, algae, snails and plants. Above: The Dacarr Rubber Box is a 12-inch square box that measures 6 inches high. Available at Muubs. The lining doesn’t have to be secured - it can sit at the bottom of your tyre instead. Just make sure that you don’t want to move your tyre planter once it’s finished, as everything could fall out of the bottom.

The first thing to do is to get a tire for your project from one of the options suggested above. Clean your tire properly, and make sure it is dry before you start to paint. If needed, use a primer. Once the primer is dry, paint the tire with your preferred color. Feel free to add patterns and designs. We supply an attractive range of eco friendly recycled rubber and plastic pots and planters, Go green with style. Tierra Verde Planters and Pots Using recycled and eco friendly products is the easiest way to go green and living in a way that protects the environment. We need to protect our planet from man-made damage. There are easy ways that an individual can lessen the negative effects that our daily lives have on the planet. If you’re laying your tyre on the floor and filling it, we would advise that you line it first. When you’re lining your planter, you want to use a material that allows water to drain through, or you’ll need to create drainage holes. You could use a sheet of plastic of a piece of hessian material. If you choose to use hessian, you can secure it in place with a staple gun. The hessian allows the water to drain efficiently so your plants don’t drown. If you choose to use a plastic sheet, poke a few holes in it using a screwdriver before you secure it to prevent water from sitting in the bottom of the planter.

This idea for DIY planters elevates the tire by using the rim under too. Easy to create and will keep both the tire and rim from ending up at the landfill. Above: The Kinta Rubber Basket is designed as an indoor or outdoor flower pot. Available at Beter Leven in the Netherlands. It can sometimes be challenging to know where to put your plants. Not only do you have to consider where they'll receive the best light, but also where they'll look good within the decor of your home. One of the best rooms to arrange plants in is in the bedroom. This is the most private space in our homes, and it's where you should feel most relaxed and comfortable. Of course, nothing creates a relaxing space like plants, but where should you put them? Below, we'll dive into how you can up your bedroom plant game and ensure that your plants are helping not hindering your beauty sleep. Jump to CreativeTire Plantersthat are anything but ordinary add a nice touch. Read on for ideas like how to turn your tire into a teacup planter! Maybe it’s finally time to smarten up your front door with matching planters, add flower-filled window boxes or start growing your own?

Two different-sized tires and a little imagination can make a delightful lady bug to brighten the corner of your garden. Use your imagination to create several bug planters so you can have tire garden that looks good and grows flowers. Not only can you usetires to make decorative planters for flowers, but you can also use them to set up a vegetable garden. As mentioned above, since the tires are not being burned, the likelihood of toxic elements entering your vegetables is very low and would take decades. Rotating tires for different uses as well as lining them can be good ways to eliminate any risk. To be on the safe side, it’s probably best practice to avoid using recycled tires in a vegetable garden. The risk of chemicals like rayon, zinc, naphthalene, PAH (another carcinogen), and many more getting leached into the soil and soaked up by your plants is just too high. There have even been studies that showed the death of microorganisms because of the chemicals that decompose off tires. When you’ve killed off the soil, your plants won’t be as healthy and are more susceptible to pests. If you have plenty of tires, create this fun pyramid shape. Make sure to leave space for your flowers to grow and receive sunlight. The easiest recycled tires to access are your own. Most tire shops sell used tires at reduced prices, and if you don’t need road safe tires they might have some to give away. If you live in a big city, search for a tire dump or junkyard. Since tires are hard and expensive to dispose of, chances are you will be able to take as many as you like at no cost.Made from recycled plastic, these raised bed planters are strong and stylish. Raised beds are a great way of growing a wide range of plants and vegetables. They boosting drainage and also provide a barrier to protect your produce from pests. You can also introduce a different soil type to your garden. Raised beds are also a useful way to garden if you have mobility issues, as they reduce the need to bend. Patterns and designs are a great way to add life to your recycled tires. Hanging Tire Planter Ideas