I saw on a website a suggestion to use old tires as a container for plants. Is this safe if the plants are to be eaten? What are some of the potential risks?
Also, what is a good place to get old tires?
2007-03-29 14:16:24 · 13 answers · asked by D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I've done it before. Its fine and works well!
2007-03-29 14:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sam commented just now
Whatever you do, don't spend money on them. You can get tons and tons for free off Craigs list. Tire stores SHOULD pay YOU the $2 fee but won't. Yes, every time you get new tires you pay a $2 disposal fee so you taking these off their hands is $2 in their pockets. win win.
2014-05-10 14:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not do it. Exposure to Carcinogens take years to show up in the body. I'd be especially concerned for the children. I cringe when I read about the latest craze, using colored shredded tires in gardens as a mulch. Rubber is a carcinogen.
2014-06-10 14:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by delete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as far as planting goes I cant help. However, my brother uses old tires to catch cat fish. He puts them in a lake where cat fish are and they go inside looking for food or whatever and cant get out. Sorry that dont answer your ?. Anyhow it isnt hard to find old tires. Just ask people you know if they have any. The hard part is getting rid of old tires.
2007-03-29 14:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by statetime2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see the difference of an old tire and a pot made of Clay. It is the same thing as long as it is dirt. There will be no potential risks unless there is oil around from cars which can be dangerous. Old tires can be obtained at the dump, tire replacement stores, and places where they sell auto parts from old cars.
2007-03-29 14:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by AZKAOZ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly safe. The veggies you get at the store are much more risky in terms of chemicals. Get a tire at a local junk yard and wash it really good. Happy Gardening!
2007-03-29 14:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by naturalphase 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have grown potatoes in them for years and have had nothing but good results. Many others grow other types of veggies and flowers in theirs with no problems what so ever.
Take them to a tire dealer and you will be charged a few dollars per tire but it is worth it.
2007-03-29 14:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes you can plant and eat them just fine, check auto junkyards, and even check used tire places, you may be able to purchase some unusuable worn tires cheap at either of those types of places
2007-03-29 14:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Xander R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always give my old tyres a good old scrub down with soapy water first, just to be safeetc, then fill those tyres full with good fertiliser, blood n bone & plant some interesting plants! :-)
A good tyre service centre will have lots of free old/worn tyres!
2007-03-29 14:20:43 · answer #9 · answered by gothik_greeneyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the chemicals in tires are not good to put plants in that y ou plan to eat. they do make good flower beds, but i eat flowers too, lol.
2007-03-29 14:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Go to the local landfill, they are always looking to get rid of them (you can't bury tires).
2007-03-29 14:19:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋