Want a simple way to grow veggies, herbs, or flowers in small spaces? Try tyre gardening! Here’s how:
What You Need:
- Car tyres
- Sharp knife
- Garden soil, compost, cocopeat, biochar
- Seeds or seedlings
- Shovel
- Chalk
- Cardboard or newspapers
How to Start:
- Gather Tyres – Collect unused car tyres from a vulcanizer’s shop.
- Mark & Cut – Use chalk to draw a line around the top edge and cut along the line with a knife.
- Position Tyres – Place the cut tyres where you want your garden.
- Add Base Layer – Place newspapers or cardboard at the bottom for stability and weed control.
- Fill Tyres – Use a shovel to add a soil mix of sandy loam, cocopeat, biochar, and organic compost.
- Plant & Water – Sow seeds or transplant seedlings, then water regularly.
- Sunlight Placement – Ensure your tyre garden gets adequate sunlight.
Why Try This?
✔ Recycles old tyres ✔ Space-saving ✔ Budget-friendly ✔ Easy maintenance
Grow fresh produce with minimal effort—start your tyre garden today! 🌱