Turn a car tyre into a planter for your garden

How to make a car tyre planter

Help the environment by making recycled car tyre planters. - by Better Homes and Gardens

Save old car tyres from going into landfill by upcycling them into fun DIY projects for the home. Try turning them into a stunning, long-lasting ottoman for your living room or recycle them as fun planters for your garden. Look for small tyres that are flexible and follow out step-by-step guide below.

Gather your supplies

Recycled rubber tyre
Geotextile fabric
Potting mix
Selection of plants (we used a mix of ferns)
Chalk
Utility knife
Jigsaw with metalcutting blade
Drill and bits
Screws

Here's how

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Step 1

Using chalk, draw a wavy line around top edge of the tyre.

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Step 2

Make a small incision along line with the utility knife. Insert jigsaw blade and cut along the line. Put cut-out to 1 side – this will form the base of the planter.

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Step 3

Put tyre on ground and turn inside out by holding in place with feet and slowly turning over the edge.

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Step 4

Place flipped tyre over base. Line bottom with geotextile fabric, ensuring it fits well or cut to fit, as needed. Secure lining to tyre edge and base with screws.