Not only does it look beautifully antique, it is also ideal for being planted: the spokes divide the wheel into exactly equal parts, which can be planted with different plants, creating an optical work of art. Below we have put together the most beautiful ideas for you.
How can I plant a wagon wheel?
A wagon wheel can be planted by placing it on soil and filling the gaps with garden soil. Planting ideas include herb wheels, rock gardens, vertical gardens with climbing plants, fruit and vegetable cultivation or colorful flower arrangements. Wagon wheels made of wood or iron should be treated to make them weatherproof beforehand.
Pretreat cart wheel
No matter whether your wagon wheel is made of wood or iron, to ensure that it lasts for a long time, you can treat it before planting. The best way to do this is to paint it with a weatherproof varnish (€19.00 on Amazon) or glaze. Otherwise the wood will gradually decay or the iron will rust. If you like this vintage effect, you can of course leave the wagon wheel untreated. Place your treated or untreated wagon wheel on he althy soil without plants, grass or stones and fill the gaps with good garden soil.
The Herb Wheel: A Classic
Create a mini herb garden in your wagon wheel! Place a different herb in each free space. Herbs need a lot of sun, so you should place the cartwheel in a sunny location. In addition, many herbs are not hardy, so the fun remains annual.
The rock garden in the wagon wheel
Create a mini Wild West landscape. To do this you need:
- various succulents or cacti (are not hardy)
- mini grasses as desired
- a few small roots or nice pieces of wood
- Stones of different sizes
- and pebbles.
Place the small succulents or cacti some distance apart and decorate the spaces in between with larger stones and wood. Finally, cover the soil with pebbles.
The Vertical Wagon Wheel Garden
If you prefer to hang up the wagon wheel, you can plant it with climbing plants. Small climbing plants such asare best suited for this purpose.
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Clematis
- winds
- or small climbing roses.
Fruits and vegetables in a cartwheel
Of course, the spaces in the wagon wheel don't offer much space, so only small vegetables can be grown here, such as lettuce, spinach or even radishes or carrots. Strawberries also feel right at home in the wagon wheel.
The Flowery Wagon Wheel
The division of the wagon wheel can be used excellently to create color effects. For example, you can plant purple and yellow pansies alternately. Of course, a colorful mess is also conceivable.
Tip
To make the planted wagon wheel stand out better, you can pile up a small mountain and place the wagon wheel on the slope. This way it's easier to see.