Project Cost;  (My cost = $0.00 with re=use of old tires  and Menards Rebate $ for the flowers) Average cost = Under $20.00 or cost of plants.

Project Level; Medium

Project Supplies; Old tires, dirt/soil, flowers, drill/ drill bit.

Steps:

1.) Choose you tires and clean them if desired.  If you do not have any old tires laying around, check Craigslist or Freecycle , there are always people wanting to throw out old tires without having to pay fees.

2.)  Decide which way you want the tire to be facing and stand it upright.   Placing the tire slightly between your legs to hold it in place, drill several holes into the sunken parts of the tire tread.    I placed about 15 smaller holes into the bottom of each tire, using a 9/16 size drill bit.

3.)  Place a small layer of gravel topped with dirt or potting soil into the tire.

4.) Carefully add in flowers of choice into the tire.

5.)  Hang in desired location using L shaped  mounting brackets or hooks that can hold the weight of the tire planter.

6.) Look back on a project well done and enjoy what you just created!

A Tire Planter is a great way to up-cycle  while  adding  unique beauty and character to your garden and yard!

Thanks for reading,

~Kelly

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*Flowers used in Tire Planters; Snap dragons, Marguerite Sweet Potato Vinem Verbena, & Petunias.