The original tire project on the site. A moated earth turtle with stone appendages and filled tires for support of the mound
The original tire project on the site. Different View: A moated earth turtle with stone appendages and filled tires for support of the mound
As the primary construction material for landscaping forms, used-tire resources offer many possibilities. Raised beds are easily constructed from used-tire treads. They are laid out either flat or folded and screwed together.
With a bottom screen to keep out moles, and when covered with chicken wire and mortar, these beds offer great ease of use plus avoidance of the periodic reconstruction required with wood.
When filled with nearly 2’ of compost and topsoil, they become worm volcanoes and can hugely production for squar
Used tire treads permit simple pond construction on uneven ground.
This octagonal pond and spillway were simply cut, laid out and screwed together.
Used carpet was used to protect the bottom of the pond liner which was laid in and folded under the top layer of tires.
The entire outside and spillway has been covered with chicken wire and mortared (not shown) and has provided a
Close up of spillway has been covered with chicken wire and mortared (not shown) and has provided a fine fish