Old worn-out car tires have found an unexpected use: they make original flower beds. You can simply put the tire in the flower garden, fill inner space earth and plant flower seedlings. Or you can use a creative approach and create an interesting composition from several rubber tires. If you use your imagination, an interesting plot with animals, birds, insects or kitchen utensils will appear in the front garden.

What types of flower beds are there from tires?

Create a sophisticated landscape from rubber tires It’s difficult, but it’s quite possible to revive a flower garden, make it more well-groomed and interesting. Which flowerbed to arrange depends on the number of tires, their size and free space.

Types of flower beds from car tires:

Tires can be used as an independent flower bed or as a part of a large flower garden, for example, a mixborder. They are placed in a predetermined order, not necessarily symmetrical, and vegetation is planted both inside and between the tires.

How to make chamomile

Flower- the most popular type of flower bed made from an old tire. To create a daisy you will need 5-6 tires of the same size and 1 slightly larger (or smaller) diameter. In the area where the flower garden is being set up, identical tires are laid out in such a way as to form a closed circle of the correct shape. After this, a large tire is placed on top of them, in the center. It is outlined with chalk and removed. As a result, a chalk mark is left on the lower parts, along which trimming is carried out. It is advisable to cut off only the upper sidewall and tread area, leaving the lower sidewall.

After this, the trimmed parts of the “daisy” are again laid in a circle (with the uncut side to the ground), and the middle tire is placed in the center. The end result is a flower consisting of a center and petals. All that remains is to pour soil inside the flowerbed and plant flowers. You can plant flowers in the center yellow color(nasturtium, tagetes), and around the edges white petunia, alyssum, or other low-growing annuals.

If you don’t have enough tires, you can halve them!

Flowerpot

To do flowerpot, you will need to turn the tire inside out. Since this work is not easy, this should be done by a person with sufficient physical strength, or by inviting someone to help. The tire is laid flat on flat surface, and markings are made on the side. It’s easier to do it by preparing a template from thick paper in advance. A stencil cut in the shape of triangles or semicircles is pressed tightly onto the rubber and outlined with chalk. According to the markings, using a sharp knife with a comfortable handle, the petals are cut out, and the cut part is set aside.

Advice. The width of the petals should not be less than 10 cm, otherwise the flowerpot will become deformed over time.

The tire is turned over with the cut side down and the process of “fighting” with it begins. Having stepped on the edge of the tire with your foot, you need to grab the cut edge of the workpiece with both hands and forcefully pull it up and towards you.

When the convex part turns out, you should try to hold it so that it does not return to its original position. Things will get easier after completing half the circle.

Dirt accumulates inside the tire, and it is easier to wash it off when it is on the outside, that is, when the tire is turned out. After drying, the flowerpot is painted, set in place and filled with soil.

Video instruction:

Swan

Gaining experience in creating simple designs from tires, you can proceed to more complex products, for example, making a swan. The first stage is marking. The reality of the bird depends on how correctly it is performed. Most of the lines are drawn on the working path of the wheel: the tail, body, head and beak of the bird. Fenders are drawn on the sides of the tire.

It is recommended to start cutting out the swan with the longest straight lines. Thanks to this, when they remain small parts, most of the rubber will be cut off, and the “jewelry” work will be easier to complete. You should also be careful in particularly critical areas (neck, wing feathers, beak) so as not to make the wrong movement and spoil the workpiece.

It is much easier to turn out a tire with a carved swan than a flowerpot. The main thing is not to use too much force and not tear off any part.

All parts of the bird are in stable condition, except for the long neck. To prevent it from falling, holes are made along its entire length at intervals of 5 cm, metal brackets are inserted into them, after which a thick wire is pulled between the brackets and the rubber (a wire rod can be used).

The wire is bent in the desired position to make the bird's neck look graceful. Finally, the swan is painted suitable color: White black. Naturally, the beak should be red.

Video instruction:

Cups

2-3 tires placed one on top of the other will turn into a cup if you make a handle on one of the sides.

A strip 5-8 cm wide is cut out of the tread, one end is bolted to the bottom tire, and the other to the top. The cup is installed on a pre-cut side of the tire, like on a saucer. According to this principle it is produced teapot, but you also need to attach a spout to it.

To make the teaware more realistic, you can use tires of different diameters and cut off the side part on the upper parts. Cups with a teapot are painted accordingly: with large polka dots, Gzhel, with floral patterns.

Whether or not to plant flowers inside depends on the situation. If there are enough other flower beds in the garden, it is better to leave the dishes as is, and when there is little space for a flower bed, they can be made in cups.

Any tires are suitable for making garden figures: summer, winter, domestic, foreign, but not new. If the tire turns out during the production of a garden figure, you should choose the most worn out treads. The lack of relief and abrasion of the rubber makes cutting the material much easier. In addition, such a tire is easier to turn out.

Tips for beginners:

The rubber of car tires is reinforced with nylon or steel cord. Nylon is cut with a knife, but for cutting metal you should prepare metal scissors or a grinder.

The marking will help you recognize what type of cord is in the wheel: if it is marked “steel”, then there is metal inside.

A flowerbed in the shape of a daisy, a swan and a flowerpot are the most common crafts made from car tires. But besides these, there are many other ideas. You can make any animal whose body even vaguely resembles a circle or oval.

Turtle. A tread is cut out of a small tire and divided into 4 equal parts. Each of them is inserted into slots on a tire that imitates the body of a turtle - these will be the animal’s paws. The tail is made from a small rubber scrap, and the head is made from a plastic bottle.

The turtle is painted, the eyes and mouth of the animal are drawn on the bottle, and a straw hat is put on the head.

Hedgehog. It is easier to create than a turtle, since it is not necessary to make paws.

A small tire is painted gray, a part of a bottle with a neck is glued to one side and the face of an animal is drawn on it. Plants with narrow, needle-like leaves, such as cypress spurge, are planted inside the tire.

Spider. It is made according to the same principle as the turtle. The difference is that the tires for the paws are cut not into 4 parts, but in half (you need to take 4 tires to get 8 legs). The “face” is drawn directly on the tire, which simplifies the process of making the figure.

You can make any figurine for the garden: a frog, a bunny, a dog. Other birds are also made using the same principle as a swan: parrots, chickens, ducks.

Hanging flowerbed parrot

Rubber needs to be replaced every 50–60 thousand kilometers. Used tires can be returned to a collection point for pennies. And it can be used as a basis for creative experiments. The donut shape is ideal for creating a flower bed. If you use your imagination, you can create stunning multi-level structures.

Where to get tires in sufficient quantities

For old tires, go to your neighbors in the garage cooperative or to the nearest tire shop. Unfortunately, suitable material can also be found in natural landfills. IN natural conditions rubber takes more than 100 years to decompose! Take your used tires to work - this way you will make your contribution to caring for the environment!

What tires are best for crafts?

• When choosing between domestic and imported tires, give preference to the second. Foreign-made products are softer and easier to cut. Famous foreign brands: Michelin, Yokohama, Hankook.
• Rubber intended for use in winter conditions, most often more pliable than summer. It is easy to cut and process.
• The longer a tire is used and the more wear it wears, the thinner and softer it is. This means it will be easier to work with. Sometimes you will have to not only cut, but also turn out the rubber.

The tread pattern has almost worn off - driving on such tires is unsafe, but they are ideal for creativity

What else will you need for work?

1. Reliable, sharp knife.
2. An electric drill for drilling holes in rubber for a knife to fit into.
3. Grinder or file.
4. Electric jigsaw.
5. Wire brush for removing dirt.
6. Chalk or marker for marking.
7. Primer, PVA, degreaser, machine oil for lubrication.
8. Rigid wire with a diameter of 5–6 mm, plastic clamps.
9. Roulette.

It is convenient to carry out the work with gloves. Regular cotton items from the hardware store will do. Gloves will protect the skin of your hands from dirt, scratches, and small cuts.

How to paint a tire

Choosing paint for rubber is an important and responsible decision. The coverage, brightness, durability of the coating depends on appearance and service life of the finished object. In principle, all automotive paints and compositions for outdoor finishing work are suitable.

Best options:

• Aerosols have high penetrating ability. With their help you can evenly paint even the most hard to reach places. In order for the paint to be distributed evenly, the can must be kept at a distance of 30–40 cm from the surface to be painted. The drawing dries on average within a day.
• Universal rubber paints (For example, Rezel+) are easy to mix. They polymerize in an hour (at room temperature), completely harden and gain maximum strength after a day. Subsequently, they are not afraid of exposure to moisture or sudden temperature changes.

It is convenient to apply liquid paints with a large brush or sponge. Permanent markers are useful for drawing fine lines.

• The first step to creating a craft is preparing the material. Thoroughly clean the surface of dirt, and immediately before priming and painting, degrease.
• An excellent knife for rubber - sharp, with a thin spine. How to check sharpening? Run a notebook sheet over the blade. A well-sharpened knife will cut paper like a razor.
• Lubricate the knife blade while cutting the tire. machine oil- work will go easier and faster.
• Before cutting out figured elements, do not be lazy to apply markings. Based on the eye or the tread pattern, you can bevel the line and ruin the part.
• Before painting the tire, prime the surface. A primer with a small amount of PVA will enhance the strength of the coating and reduce paint consumption. Quick-drying compounds harden in 6–7 hours, ordinary solutions it takes 10–12 hours.

Do you want an unusual flower bed? Decorative finishing for tires can be found literally under your feet. For example, the surface can be covered with beautiful pebbles or smooth pebbles, cones, pieces of colored tiles or plastic bottle caps. Small fragments stick well to a primed surface using Moment glue.

Multi-tiered compositions

Imagine that tires are construction parts. Now come up with compositions from them: pyramids, turrets and other figures. To prevent the earth from waking up, geotextile inserts are placed on the bottom of the tires located on the upper tiers. Don't forget to make holes for water drainage.

Photo gallery: multi-tiered flower beds made from tires

For a flowerbed of tires, choose durable and unpretentious flowers: marigolds, phlox, marigolds Old textured rubber also has decorative properties The head of a ladybug can be made from an old bucket or canister, the antennae from knitting needles Use tires of large and small sizes, with different tread patterns
From three tires of the same diameter, a pair of planks and a piece roofing material you can make a well. Your favorite cartoon can be a source of inspiration

If you don't like the appearance of your tires, you can trim them with stones.

Stones are fixed to the concrete mixture

Smooth sea pebbles are also good for decoration.

The handle can be made from a separate piece of tire

You can cut different parts from tires. Then “assembling the construction set” becomes an even more exciting activity.

Photo gallery: prefabricated flower beds made from tires

The flowerbed is made in the shape of an oval. To create a daisy flowerbed, just cut three tires in half. The parts can be fixed with construction staples

Flowerbed made from tires

A tire daisy is both an independent model and a basic part of many designs. Flowerbeds can be arranged in a row to decorate the approach to the house or a relaxation area.

1. Apply markings to the rubber.

The lines go from thickening to thickening

2. Before cutting the tire, you need to make sure that there are no metal cords inside. They are not present in ordinary tires for passenger cars, but they may be present in tires for trucks.

Petals can be triangular, semicircular, square

3. Cut off the side on the opposite side.

We make transverse cuts to the beginning of the tread, every 20 - 25 cm

4. Turn the part inside out.

Inside the product you can make a bottom from geofabric

5. All that remains is to paint the flowerbed!

A flower bed can be placed on a “pedestal”

Photo gallery: compositions based on the basic flowerbed-flower scheme

The flower is assembled from two tires, the lower petals are fixed using construction staples. Two tires were used for the design, one was cut along a zigzag line. The turtle's head is sculpted from a plaster mixture on a wire frame.

Flowerbed-bowl made of tires with a disk

1. Mark a zigzag cutting line along the entire frontal circumference of the tire.

Thanks to the triangular petals, the flowerpot will look like a large flower

2. We begin to cut out the part along the contour.

Don't forget to sharpen your knife well before work!

3. Check to see if there are any uncut areas left. And we “turn out” the workpiece slowly, piece by piece.

It is easier to do the work together with an assistant

4. If there is a tube in the wheel, it must be carefully cut out.

We remove everything unnecessary; we definitely won’t need the tire for the flowerbed

5. The bowl is ready!

Nowadays it has become fashionable to make useful and practical things out of old, unwanted items. But many summer residents have made and are making flowerbeds from tires with their own hands, regardless of any fashion trends. Sometimes this is reduced to a minimum - put a tire, or slightly dug it into the soil, poured soil inside and planted flowers.

However, just use your imagination a little, and an ordinary tire will turn into a swan, a parrot, a carriage, a flower vase and hundreds of other incarnations!

The most important thing to understand is that tires can fit into almost any landscape, any composition, any style! Country, modern, close to nature English style or sophisticated Japanese - the tire can be used everywhere! Of course, it will require a balanced approach from you in order to correctly assess the arrangement of elements in the garden, but tires are not so difficult to “fit” into the environment.

Even if you don’t have old car tires, ask your neighbors, especially those who own a car - they usually have plenty of such stuff, it just takes up space. Try working with one tire first before making big plans to transform scraps into works of garden art.

Do-it-yourself flower beds made from car tires - ways to transform them

The easiest way to transform old tire and at the same time make an original move - hang it on a rope on the wall, and place a pot of petunia or other drooping plant in the inner cavity. A great solution for country style! And if you also wrap the tire with rope, you will get a cheap and effective flowerpot. Now let's complicate the task a little - let's experiment with paints! And not just any random ones, but the brightest and most juicy ones.

Think in advance what flowers will fill the flower beds made from car tires that you will make with your own hands - It will be very successful to combine the color of the tire with the color of the petals. If there are several plants, and they are all multi-colored, then you should not be left behind, paint the tire in several colors, experimenting with patterns and shapes. It is best to plant annuals, because this will allow you to change the soil in the flowerbed every year, and low-growing ones, because the tire already creates a certain elevation, so tall flowers will look somewhat ridiculous.

Complicate the task a little more - try making a composition out of tires. The simplest, but very effective – pyramid of tires! You can also fold them into a ladder. By planting different plants on such a base, you will get a real hanging garden! Of course, one of the sides of the tires will need to be covered with a piece of film or tin to prevent soil from spilling out, but this is a very small labor and material cost.

How to make a flowerbed from a tire - cut and shred!

When you're done with the simple options and you want to delve deeper into experimentation, you'll need a hacksaw or jigsaw. With this simple toolkit, the possibilities for converting tires become many times greater! First you need to cut the tire longitudinally, separating a small top page rubber that was wrapped inside. If, in addition to a tire, you also have an unnecessary wheel, it will become an excellent “leg” for a flowerpot! Only in this case, before making a flowerbed out of the tire, you will need to turn it out, so the tire will hold tighter on the disk, and the shape will become more like the bowl of a vase.

If there is no disk, make a simpler option. Work on the edging - the edge of the cut can be decorated with curly cuttings different forms or fringe. Once you're done cutting out the fringe or geometric pattern, paint the tire, let it dry, and then find a place for it on the site. Such flower beds can be dug in, leaving only the patterned edge above the ground - By the way, this is an excellent container for plants that needs to be brought indoors for the winter.

To make a parrot from a tire, you will need a perpendicular cut, then stretch two strips of rubber in different directions - from one you will make a tail, and from the other you will make a head. It is important not to overdo it; you only need to cut the tire in half this way. The second, untouched half will be the bird’s belly, and the remaining semicircles will be the wings, by which, by the way, this sculpture can be hung. Use paints to make your parrot sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow! Don’t forget to decorate it with flowers, which can be placed in flowerpots inside the sculpture.

Original frames for garden plants can even be created from waste material: the yard is decorated and the environment is benefited. Find out how to make flower beds from tires with your own hands for flowers in the country house or in the yard. Assess the feasibility of such work, familiarize yourself with the methods of cutting, turning and painting car tires, with the nuances of choosing them wisely. Compare photos finished products and choose a master class for making an unusual flower garden that is suitable in terms of labor intensity.

The feasibility of making flower beds from tires

Used tires are a material in which any landscape designer who imagines how to make flowerbeds from tires with their own hands opens up new possibilities. It is the tire, and not just a sheet of rubber, that has certain advantages that make working with it easier:

• Low cost. Surely there are car owners among the neighbors who dream of parting with their old tires. For them it is rubbish, but for the artist it is a future work of art, which can only be rolled to the site or brought in the trunk.
• Ease and speed of processing. Chalk, a sharp knife or jigsaw, a grinder and a can of paint are all the tools needed for such creativity. And the simplest flower bed from cylinders can be built in half an hour: the tire is placed on the ground and “stuffed” with soil.
• Durability. A flowerbed made of rubber does not attract bacteria and fungi, does not rot, is not afraid of an accidental impact and is not destroyed by precipitation. If it cracks after especially severe frosts, it is easy to replace.
• Mobility. Flowerbed from old tire– a one-piece structure that, if necessary, can be easily moved to another place. To do this, you just need to remove the soil from it.
• Possibility of transformation. Even homemade flower beds made from tires can get boring over time. The easiest way to avoid this is to repaint outside and plant other types of plants.

Figured flowerbed made from an old tire

Doubts about the advisability of decorating a garden with flowerbeds made from tires are usually associated with the dimensions of the cylinders specified by the manufacturer. In a very modest area they can indeed look foreign, but in a large area they can get lost. The problem is solved by combining tires with paths, benches, lighting elements, as well as constructing flower beds from several tires and multi-tiered compositions.

Option for the lazy: potted plants placed on a stand

How to cut tires and how to do it correctly

When looking at a wheel so huge and rigid, capable of supporting the weight of a loaded Gazelle or a powerful SUV, the question arises of how to cut a car tire for a flowerbed. In fact, rubber is even easier to deal with than plywood if you choose the right tool for each stage of work, of which there are three:

1. Ripping of rubber. The best tool for the first cut is a shoe knife. You can make it yourself from a mechanical saw blade or a plane blade. The handle of such a knife is wrapped with several layers of insulating tape, which allows the knife to sit firmly in the palm. This is important because the rubber will resist the blade. The knife is inserted into the cut and made upward movements, bending the rubber layer to the side with the other hand.
2. Sidewall processing. You can cut tires for flower beds evenly or in waves. In the first case, a shoemaker or other sharp knife with a thin blade is enough; in the second, it is better to use an electric jigsaw, the saw of which should be periodically lubricated with grease or a solution of laundry soap. Some craftsmen use a grinder with a small disk, but high speed results in strong heating and even burning of the rubber with smoke and an unpleasant odor.
3. Cutting the cord. The steel cord reinforcement (breaker), which serves as the basis of the tire frame, is cut with a grinder, or less often with metal scissors. You can recognize the presence of steel in a breaker by the Steel marking. The absence of such markings indicates a nylon cord, which is cut with a strong, sharp knife.

A car tire is more complicated than it seems

A jigsaw is the ideal tool for cutting old wheels

To cut a tire for a flowerbed and not injure yourself, be sure to use thick gloves and safety glasses. You should be especially careful when handling sharp metal cords - splinters from them are very painful. You need to work on a wide, hard surface: a table or a piece of plywood laid on the ground. At large quantities Rubber dust, which is typical for Chinese tires, requires a respirator.

How to choose and prepare a tire

Working tool for steel cord – angle grinder

If you have the opportunity to choose a material for a flower bed, you can greatly simplify the work of processing rubber with your own hands. To do this you need to use the following data:

• origin of tires: imported ones cut better;
• seasonal use: winter ones are more flexible;
• service life: the more worn, the more pliable;
• cord material: metal will require more effort than polymer.

Well preserved and brightly painted protector

The degree of tread wear should also be taken into account. A clear pattern of checkers will add additional expressiveness ready flowerbed. But if you plan to turn the tire inside out, you need the tread to be as “bald” as possible.

In any case, the first operation to transform a tire into a small sculptural form is to remove dirt. The tire is washed under a powerful stream of water from a hose. This will not only add aesthetics, but also protect cutting tools from rapid dulling.

Options for flower beds made from tires and master classes

The imagination of home craftsmen knows no bounds - those who like to arrange personal plots We came up with dozens of design options for flower beds made from tires with our own hands.

Classification by shape and method of manufacture

Flowerbeds made from old tires are conventionally divided into several groups:

• horizontal single-tier - the simplest and most unpretentious;
• horizontal multi-tiered - the first floor of such a flower bed consists of 5-7 tires, three more on top of them and the last one crowns the composition;
• vertical - a tower is made of tires, flowers are planted in the top and in pockets cut out on the sides;
• in the form of rural household items: teapots, carts;
• in the form of various animals.

Another interesting type of flower beds made from waste rubber are hanging flowerpots, with which you can add variety to the wall of an outbuilding.

A dull brick is simply unrecognizable

How to apply markings to rubber

To make the bed of tires even, before cutting you need to mark a line along which the knife or jigsaw will move. This can be done conveniently using chalk or a bright marker that will stand out against the graphite background of the rubber.

The brighter the markings, the more convenient it is to work

The first line should be in the shape of a ring. It is carried out in two ways:

1. Using a tape measure, measure equal distances from the outer or inner edge of the tire, apply strokes (approximately every 10-15 cm) and connect them.
2. Holding the chalk with your thumb or index finger, grab the tread (or bead ring) with your little finger and draw a line.

To mark the petals you will need inner and outer lines. Marks are applied to each, then they are connected with a wavy line of any style. At this stage, it is important to take into account that petals less than 7 cm wide do not hold their shape well.

Four wheels and a little paint - the result is a bright flower garden

Flower - quickly and reliably

The options presented in the photo in this section are among the simplest to manufacture, but quite effective due to competent floral decor. The following will help a novice landscape designer make a flower bed out of tires: step-by-step instruction.

1. Take four identical tires and rinse them thoroughly under running water.
2. Put one aside for now, and on three draw a line with chalk dividing each one exactly in half.
3. Cut the three marked tires with a shoe knife or jigsaw.
4. Paint all tires using a paint brush or spray can. Choose a color that matches well with the plants you plan to plant.
5. Place the halves of the tires in the form of petals, fill the flower garden with prepared fertile soil.
6. Place the whole tire in the center of the composition and also complete it with soil.

Flowers can also be cut from tires

Turtle – feel like you are in the Galapagos

To make making a flowerbed out of car tires with your own hands a truly creative experience, try making a figurine of a turtle:

1. Prepare two tires for the flowerbed. Leave one intact, and cut out the protector from the other.
2. Divide the tread into four equal parts, which will become the turtle's paws.
3. Make a short triangular tail from a piece of tread.
4. For the head, take a flat bottle of household chemicals, for example, from “Mr. Muscle”. Its neck will become the neck of a turtle.
5. Make cuts in the whole tire and insert the paws, tail and bottle into them. Secure with self-tapping screws.
6. Color the turtle and draw its face.

Low ones look good on a turtle flower bed in the garden. bright flowers: tagetes, nasturtium, ornamental cabbage.

Frog - from princess to traveler

If there is a pond in the garden, plant a cute frog figurine on its shore. This idea is good because the frog can be made without the laborious cutting of steel cord. The main thing is not to skimp on rich green paint.

Eyes made from plastic bowls, feet made from a hose and a rubber mat

The animal's body is laid out from three solid tires in the form of a two-tier flower bed. For eyes, take tires of a smaller diameter and install them vertically.

Depending on the desired degree of glamor, long or short eyelashes are glued with rubber glue or screwed on with self-tapping screws, and “bow lips” or a simple smile are painted with red paint. You can complement the look with an arrow, a crown or a pair of ceramic ducks.

Flowers in such a flowerbed are placed behind the eyes and in the lower tier. Grasses and sedges are appropriate around the figure, hinting at swamp vegetation.

Video: One hundred DIY garden frogs

Swan - white grace on a green lawn

If you've learned how to make your own tire beds to decorate your garden, you can try making a swan. This work requires some skill, since the part of the tire in such a figurine must be cut, turned and strengthened in a certain way. Let us consider step by step the process of birth of a beautiful bird from rubber scrap.

Cutting the tires is the most crucial moment

1. For your flowerbed, choose a tire with the tread as worn out as possible, since the shaped cuts will have to be made on it.
2. Using the pattern in the photo, draw the lines of the head, neck, wings and tail onto the protector. Pay attention to the shape of the beak - this is the most difficult area. Some craftsmen make the beak in the form of a regular triangle, which makes cutting easier, but the bird loses its realism.
3. At the nodal points of the marking, drill holes with a diameter of about 10 mm.
4. Cut the rubber along the markings with a shoe knife or jigsaw. You should start working from the base of the figure’s neck, leading the cutting line to the head. To prevent the rubber from vibrating, it is recommended to cut both sides in parallel, 5-10 cm from each side alternately.
5. Process the edges of the parts: strip the rubber and the ends of the cord threads. Swan flowerbeds made from tires attract children - you should take care of their safety.
6. Turn the wings inside out.
7. Strengthen the neck with a steel rod. To do this, drill two rows of holes in it and then through the entire body to the base of the tail at a distance of about 15 cm from each other. Thread wire staples through the pairs of holes.
8. Attach a steel rod to the base of the tail and secure the chest and neck of the figure to it, twisting the ends of the wires with pliers. Trim off the excess and give the swan's neck a regal curve.
9. Paint the finished figure, highlighting the beak and eyes. It will look especially impressive if it is planted (and attached with self-tapping screws) in a lake made from a tire painted blue.

Instructions in photo:

Swans on stands, as if on waves

Vase - build a little Peterhof in your garden

The aerobatics of converting tires is considered to be making flowerpots with legs from them. Once you turn the unsightly wheel inside out and paint it, you see a masterpiece of landscape art, which is difficult to recognize as the original material.

Elegant flowerpot for a flower garden

To create flowerbeds in the form of flowerpots, use foreign-made “bald” winter tires - they are the softest. On the sidewall, jagged or rounded-wavy petals are marked, along which the rubber is cut. At this stage, it is important to try to leave both sides of the cut neat, since one of them will become the edge of the vase, and the other will become the edge of the stem.

Stages of turning a tire into a flowerpot

It is better to turn the wheel together. It is placed with the cut side down, for support they step on the disk with their foot, take hold of the edge of the cut with both hands and pull it towards themselves. They gradually move around the circle, pressing the tread in its most convex part. If there is a tube inside the wheel, it is cut off after turning it out. Due to the labor-intensive process, it is recommended to watch a video on how to unscrew a flowerbed tire with your own hands.

Video: How to turn a car wheel out

The tire flower vase is almost ready, but it looks like it was pulled from the seabed. The rubber walls and disc are cleaned, degreased and painted, and on the inside, too, at about a quarter of the height, since the ground level will be lower than the petals.

Geotextiles are placed at the bottom of the flowerpot to prevent soil from spilling into the holes of the disk. Drainage and soil are poured over the fabric and flowers are planted in the flowerbed.

Gift for the Mistress of the Copper Mountain

Painting flowerbeds made from car tires

Now let’s talk about how to paint wheels for a flower bed and how to turn a boring tire into an interesting flower garden. The main requirement for paint is resistance to weathering.

Choice of paint and technical aspects

Tires are painted with enamels, oil, acrylic and automotive paints, nitro paints. To beautifully paint tires for a flower bed, you need to follow several rules:

• pick up bright hues so that the soil inside does not overheat along with the roots of the plants;
• do not apply too thick a layer of paint, otherwise it may crack, especially in harsh winters or in the heat;
• remember the primacy of plants and do not let the pattern dominate the flowers.

Bright colors set a festive background on the site

Making flower beds from tires begins with degreasing them with acetone, white spirit or special liquids for rubber. When the used product has completely evaporated, the surface is cleaned with very fine sandpaper. Then a thin but continuous layer of white is applied as a primer - this will allow any shade to play in full force.

It is better to apply paint using aerosol can, then it will penetrate into all the relief areas of the tread, but there is a high risk of staining the grass around it. Therefore, they paint the tire with a spray can, placing thick polyethylene under it. Each layer is given time to dry at least 24 hours.

You can decorate a flowerbed of tires with your own hands and with a brush. It takes longer, but you can work by first installing the product on permanent place. Using a brush, they also create more subtle patterns and designs, emphasizing details and shapes.

Folk painting: bright, original, impressive

Taking into account the general concept of garden decor will allow you to correctly paint tires for a flower bed, and you can:

• leave plain;
• decorate with stripes;
• cover with a pattern using a stencil;
• color the tread according to the checkered patterns;
• turn it into an ethnic flower garden.

Do not rush to throw away unusable tires. They will be burned, adding pollution to the air. Try to turn them into a unique man-made flower garden that will decorate your garden and warm your soul. Bright, high-quality and almost eternal flower beds made from used tires are a wonderful use for the creative impulses of a person living on his own land.

Old car tires are used to decorate the site. Original ideas flower beds made from tires will help radically transform the territory. To use improvised materials in an unusual way, you need to understand non-standard options flower bed decorations.

Design options for flower beds Source strport.ru

Bright teapots Source remoo.ru

Tire flower beds: original ideas

The use of car tires in design will enliven the familiar landscape. The shapes and types of decor depend on the amount of free space. A large monoflower will become a bright detail of the space, and a miniature one will ennoble a compact area. A tire is placed in the center of the plot, inside which plants are planted.

White swans Source rozarii.ru

Strawberry bed Source quantum-spb.rf

Borders are used to decorate paths and zoning spaces. Tire beds are laid flat on the ground or buried in the ground around the perimeter. Mobile options with annuals can be moved to any place. The rubber is cleaned of dirt and the outside is coated with special paint.

Scheme for creating a flowerpot Source stroyfora.ru

Flower beds on legs are a non-standard decor that looks a bit like furniture. The wheels are placed on low chairs along the paths, along the perimeter of the zone. The elements can become an impromptu fence. Planted in a flowerbed miniature plants or lawn grass. The more components, the more harmonious the composition.

Original vertical flower beds Source prakti4no.ru

Mini-alpine slide Source lalend.ru

If there is not enough free space on the site, then hanging flower beds are used. Car tires fixed on chains, on special supports in the form of flowerpots. Compact plants are planted in vertical flowerbeds made of tires:

• petunias;
• nasturtiums;
• lobelia;
• verbena;
• cacti.

Old wheels are screwed to a fence, wall or pillars. Flowering crops are planted inside the circle or several pots of flowers are placed. A single element on a plant fence will become a living picture, diluting the simplicity of the surface.

Neat red flowerpot Source stroyfora.ru

DIY flower beds made from tires Source stroimdom.msk.ru

The raised flower bed consists of 3 tires laid closely. A more complex cascade flowerbed contains a minimum of 10 elements, which are laid in several levels. Multi-tiered models are assembled in a checkerboard pattern, and the recesses are planted with plants. The structure can be used in the form of a decorative fence or a sculptural composition of the garden.

Cascade flower bed Source 7udach.com

Pyramid design Source travelerscoffee.ru

Beautiful ideas Source stopdacha.ru

Decorating a dacha with flower beds made from tires: interesting ideas and options

With the help of an original flower bed made of tires, you can zoning the territory. The location must be protected from the wind and have a flat surface. If you paint the tires correctly, then non-standard forms on the site they look impressive and bright.

Bright composition Source remoo.ru

Multi-colored tires Source diz-cafe.com

Flower garden design Source stv24.tv

Children's zone

A flower garden in the shape of a frog princess is created from three tires. Two elements become the paws of a fairy-tale character, and the third becomes the body and head. The eyes are made from small plastic buckets, and the crown is made from a cut-off bottle. To prevent the decor from getting lost in the abundance of plants, you should not plant many colorful crops. Single bulbous species or low-growing periwinkles look beautiful.

Frog from an old tire Source financloansinvest.ru

You can make original flower beds from tires simple shapes. From 3 elements it is easy to assemble popular minions whose hair will become plants. A flower garden of 2 wheels is painted to look like a ladybug. Decorations do not interfere with the site and become a natural extension of the landscape.

Garden figures- minions Source 90552.com

Pink polka dot flower stand Source roomester.ru

The turtle is a simple flower bed made of tires that will become a bright detail in the children's area. A third of the element is dug into the ground, the head and paws are glued. Low flowers become an extension of the shell, so choose plants in several shades. Hanging planters from tires in the form of bright birds (parrots, hummingbirds) will original decoration playground.

Rest zone

A decorative well is unusual solution for placing plants. I fix three tires of the same diameter in a pile on posts. The supports are pulled through the sticks on which the roof is attached. Rubber surface painted to look like brick. Flowers are placed in a “bucket” and in the center of the flowerbed.

DIY decorative well Source www.minden-egyben.com

A tea pair made from tires will become an original decoration for the recreation area. Set of tires different diameters you can simply paint it or decorate it with coarse twine. Handles and saucers are made from rubber scraps. Bright, medium-sized plants look good in a flower garden.

Polka dot cup for plants Source tire1.ru

Tire cart Source zapinter.ru

A flowerbed in the form of daisies consists of one whole wheel and 4 tires, cut in half. The petals are buried 6 cm into the ground, symmetrically to the center. The composition looks impressive both in a single-color version and in a multi-colored solution. Single plants in a flower garden do not overload the landscape.

Flowerbed in the shape of a flower Source casa.getandstayfit.info

Will fit organically into the recreation area simple flower beds, collected in the form of a pyramid. An original decoration made from wheels of different diameters is painted in bright, coordinated shades. A pot with a large plant is installed in the center of the structure, with small flowering species on the sides.

Flowerpot made from an inverted tire Source teplica-exp.ru

You can make decorative elements on the site with your own hands. Winter tires too hard, so used summer tires are suitable for structures. The material is pre-cleaned, degreased and painted in any color. A sharp knife or grinder will help you cope with dense raw materials.

How to make an ottoman from a tire

Beautiful furniture made from old tires can be placed in the garden or indoors. An element of one wheel will be very low for adults, so they connect 2 parts with screws. The seat is made from a sheet of wood (plywood). Use a jigsaw to cut out a circle and file the sharp edges. The foam rubber gasket is fixed on the lid and tightened upholstery fabric and secure it to the pouf.

Miniature furniture made from one tire is decorated with coarse twine. Glue the end of the rope in the center of the seat and carefully increase the decoration in a spiral. The turns continue on the sides of the tire. To prevent the threads from unwinding and being afraid of moisture, you need to coat the product with colorless varnish. If miniature wheels are fixed at the bottom, the element can be easily moved indoors.

Ottoman made from old tires for the garden Source vannadecor.ru

A simple garden pouf is assembled from 2 tires. The material is pre-painted in the desired shade or lined with small stones. The wheels are connected to each other with self-tapping screws or long bolts. Place in the center of the furniture soft pillow or cover with a strong net. If you mount the handle on a surface, the product can be quickly moved around the area.

Multi-colored tires Source kutergina.com

Flowerbed decoration Source remoo.ru

How to make a fountain from a tire

Element landscape design from old tires will become a bright garden composition. The device will require a large wheel from a tractor or truck. A funnel-shaped hole is dug in the area, the diameter of which is slightly larger than the size of a tire. The bottom of the hole, 12 cm deep, is filled with cement and leveled.

Tires as a basis for a fountain Source mit24h.com

After drying, a tire is placed in the ravine, protected from leaks with waterproofing mastic. Formwork is built from a thin sheet of iron around the circumference, then a reinforcement bar is laid and filled with cement. A pump with a spray nozzle is installed in the center. As a fountain mechanism, you can use a garden hose with a plastic bottle or a lawn watering system. The walls and bottom of the reservoir are lined with:

The bird begins to be cut out with long parts, gradually moving to small ones. The procedure is carried out using a grinder, a hacksaw or a sharp knife dipped in soapy water. In order not to spoil the decor, you need to carefully work with thin areas (“neck”, “beak”, “feathers”). One wrong move will ruin the workpiece.

Scheme for cutting a swan from old summer tires Source pl.roskanat.info

The tire with the cut-out decor is turned out, being careful not to damage the parts. Long elements are fixed on steel wire or using metal brackets. Rubber and iron can be connected with rivets and bolts. The “neck” of a swan made from tires is bent to the desired shape. The sculpture should not contain sharp edges or protruding wires.

The decor is painted white or black with weather-resistant paint. The red “beak” stands out effectively against the general background. “Eyes” are created from large beads or wide bolt heads. Position landscape element on a stable surface:

• sand;
• column;
• hemp;
• wheel

Pot design option Source novamett.ru

Flowerbed in oriental style Source zapinter.ru

The paired composition looks impressive on the lawn next to the house. One bird will become an original decoration of the garden bed and garden. The decor can be placed on a flowerbed planted with blue and blue flowers. The improvised “pond” is fenced off with large boulders or plant borders.

Ready swans Source www.erfolgplast.ru

Flowerpot from a wheel: turning the tires out

You can make a flowerbed on a leg from a tire with an old rim. A border is drawn on the side, which will become the “petals” of the flowerpot. The rubber is cut along the tread according to the mark and turned out. The material is very elastic, so for the procedure you will need physical strength. They step on the inside with their feet, and with their hands they pull the edge up towards themselves.

Blank for a flowerpot Source blog.sina.com.cn

The product is first coated with a primer and then with paint. Light-colored enamel does not fade in the bright sun, so it is recommended to use it in open areas. In the shade of the garden and buildings, any color scheme is allowed that does not merge with the main background. The leg of the container is decorated with twine or lined with small pebbles. The surface painted with Khokhloma, Gzhel or Zhostovo motifs looks original.

Painting a flowerpot for garden decoration Source bigland.ru

A flowerpot made from a wheel without a disk is placed on a metal tripod or other tire. The flower bed on a brick (concrete) pedestal resembles a garden sculpture. Looks impressive high flower bed with hanging flowers or a decorative bed for strawberries and spicy herbs. Several multi-colored containers without legs can be arranged in the form geometric shapes across the landscape.

Composition from tires Source remoo.ru

A flower bed made of tires looks beautiful in any area of ​​the site. Near the front door, two flowerpots with plants are placed symmetrically. A figured flower garden with stones and low crops will become a spectacular mobile rock garden. Multi-tiered solution with hanging decorative species resembles a fountain, so it is relevant in the center of the garden.