Old Tire Outdoor Ornaments – 17 Tasteful Recycling Ideas

We live in a world where cities begin to be populated by cars, their number increasing from year to year. It is statistically proven that in this context, every human throw away an old rubber each year, which means over six billion old tires in total. Few know that one can turn to DIY projects using old tires and so can turn a piece of junk, for many an object that is only destined to become garbage, into a useful object in the household. So here some old tire outdoor ornaments to inspire you in recycling tastefully.

And since it’s a garden we are talking about, let’s start with some special planters. These are probably the easiest to craft out of the old items, in various shapes and colors your imagination can conceive. From flowers to shrubs, these old tires can assimilate any sort of vegetation.

You don’t have to confine these on the ground, but also hang them on the patio so that your mastery in recycling comes into full display.

Another place where such DIY projects can be exhibited is the fence, often a space with much potential, but totally ignored. The border of your garden will lose its dull look and take on a superior aesthetics.

And since it’s all taking place in the garden, then let’s follow the natural call of tranquility and relaxation. Tires, thanks to their characteristic shape, are easy to turn into chairs or ottomans you can place in any corner of the garden. Here are some pictures to guide you in this endeavor.

Other original ideas we can experiment with turn the old tires into some attractive and captivating toys for your children. Mark their territory with such creations full of color that will instill energy into your gardens.

One or more tires, artistically painted and suspended from a tree branch, can also be points of interest to grown-ups who like to find the joy of life in small things.

With or without plants in them, the new decorative items draw all the attention immediately and speak in original shapes and colors about your vivid imagination and creativity. We will eventually let other pictures stimulate your appetite for such truly unique ornaments that will definitely turn your gardens into a more welcoming place.

Sources: Pinterest.com, Diyncrafts.com