Probably not a good idea for a flower pot

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Dave

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Posted 1414797718	Reply with quote #1

I would imagine that tires are not a good idea to use as a pot all that oil leeching Found this picture on the internet __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

Hershell

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Posted 1414798252	Reply with quote #2

Great idea for those growing in wet areas. It looks like something I would do. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

Dave

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Posted 1414798777	Reply with quote #3

and what would you fertilize with? LOL __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

Hershell

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Posted 1414802751	Reply with quote #4

You don't want to know! __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

drphil69

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Posted 1414802919	Reply with quote #5

Those tires look like they still have tread on them... what a waste. Lol. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Otmani007

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Posted 1414803758	Reply with quote #6

Very creative. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

greenfig

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Posted 1414814338	Reply with quote #7

What would you use for uppotting? Truck tires? __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

jdsfrance

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Posted 1414842523	Reply with quote #8

Hi, What if the upper or middle tire slips ? Someone pushing, or with the wind ? The idea is not bad, but simply using an 80 Liters trashcan is in my opinion safer and prettier. __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Grasa

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Posted 1414857381	Reply with quote #9

Igor, I love your thought! I have some painted ones with flowers on top of my rockery... I like it... here is another example.... all recycling is good and yes, the black rubber makes it hot. may not be good if you are already in a very hot area... hopefully, each tire holds a bit of water for the plant. https://www.google.com/images?q=flowers+on+tires&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&gws_rd=ssl&hl=en&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ei=cwJVVKgOqduJAsbfgdgB&ved=0CB0QsAQ __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

Dave

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Posted 1414860733	Reply with quote #10

greenfig you can use this tire __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

drphil69

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Posted 1414867710	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by jdsfrance Hi, What if the upper or middle tire slips ? Someone pushing, or with the wind ? The idea is not bad, but simply using an 80 Liters trashcan is in my opinion safer and prettier. Looks like the white PVC pipe goes down through it. It is likely very stable, and more so the longer it is there. Plus its probably full of soil, not lightweight potting mix. Repurposing is good. Though I still say some of those tires have some good tread! ;-) __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

elin

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Posted 1414875939	Reply with quote #12

I dont know if i would be eating figs grown in that pot __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

GregMartin

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Posted 1414877146	Reply with quote #13

When it's time for the fig shuffle you can just roll it into the garage......Brilliant!!! (now for some reason I want a Guinness) __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

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