RACINE — She may not have gotten her hearing before the City Council, but a local real estate agent hasn’t given up her quest to use a painted truck tire as a planter. Alicia Villa approached the City ...

RACINE — A woman’s quest to use a painted tire as an outdoor planter could soon result in a change to a city ordinance, allowing the repurposing of waste tires. But adjustments to the zoning code ...

For many garden enthusiasts and environmentalists, the concept of upcycling old tires into beautiful, rustic planters might seem like a perfect blend of creativity and sustainability. When I first ...

It's painted pink and purple to match Alicia Villa's property at State and Lawn streets in Racine. \"I think it gives it more of western look,\" she said. \"I anticipated the flowers to be blooming in ...

Just like fashion, gardening has its fair share of fads. The painted tire planters of the ‘80s, for example, are well past their prime, and oversized, tiered fountains have been phased out in favor of ...

Tyre gardening tips: Choose plants that are suitable for the size of your tire planters. For smaller tyres, herbs, succulents, or flowers work well. Larger tyres can house vegetables, fruit plants, or ...