Old worn out tires have always been a challenge to recycle as they are bulky, heavy and made of several materials. Even though the technology is improving to convert round tires to flat flooring materials, I believe the process is not simple. Well, for color lovers, DIY’ers, and gardeners, I have a collection of tire planters. I never imagined how one could turn heavy and humongous tires into elegant planters!
The color combinations and layout in the pictures below are brilliant and doable. They will brighten any garden whether it is residential, parks or shopping complexes. The dimensions of a tire are also perfect to combine a few plants together. And, by stacking a few you can create tall planters as well. To get this look on an old tire all you have to do is thoroughly wash the dirty tires, prime them and spray paint the color of your choice. The links below each picture might have more information on to create these planters as well. I hope to have inspired you today — to create a simple yet stunning project that will repurpose old worn out tires! Look forward to your thoughts.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
My husband has done the same thing to our old tires! He’s recycled it to a plant pot and put bamboos in it.
Dina Demarest says
This is such a cute idea for the yard! I love it!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness they are so cool – what an awesome upcycle idea! x
Jasmine Watts says
Wow.. these are so cute!! I really love the idea and I’m going to try this one!!
NAZMA IQBAL says
recycling is always amazing and you can create some great thing.this looks so beautiful … the garden looks so preety like this and with all these colours
Heather S-G says
I have always wanted to make a few of these for our yard. These are all so pretty…my first one is going to be a cat garden (catnip and other kitty cat goodies)!
Terri Beavers says
These are so cute, I just disposed of two tires and I wish I had seen this post first. I really love the haging tires and if i can find a small one of my small space, I’m going to try making one.
Brittany Crotty says
Wow these are beautiful! I love all the bright colors. The hanging tire is my favorite xoxo
Bonnie @wemake7 says
Those are so awesome. I would love to do that here at my home. They are so pretty and colorful.
Brandy says
These look great painted, I have seen tires used as planters before but these are amazing!
Jeanine says
This is just lovely. I love this idea, and the colours are so pretty. would love to do one of these in my backyard! So cute.
Liz Mays says
These look so pretty. I love seeing cool recycling projects like this. I love all of the creative arrangements.
Jenn says
These are awesome. I never would have thought to turn tired into planters. I love how colorful these are int he photos.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I have seen people do these before, but yours are gorgeous! I really love the colors and the patterns that you used.
Jeanette says
That looks like it would be a very fun thing to do. I’m trying to get good ideas of what we should do in our backyard that might just make the cut.
Eloise says
Recycling is always good for the earth… I’d have to say I like the look of the hanging, painted tire/ planter best! cute idea : )
Pam says
I have some old tires and I have been thinking of using them as planters. I really like the tire wreath planter.