Building a worm farm with car tyres is an environmentally friendly way to recycle used tyres and create compost for your garden.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to upcycle old car tyres into a functional worm farm, contributing to waste reduction and sustainable gardening.

Build a Worm Farm with Car Tyres

Step 1: Gather Materials

Collect 3-4 old car tyres, a piece of mesh or shade cloth, compost, organic kitchen scraps, worms (red wigglers are recommended), and a lid or cover.

Step 2: Prepare the Location

Select a shaded area in your garden where the worm farm will be placed. Ensure the area is level and has proper drainage.

Step 3: Stack the Tyres

Place the first tyre on the ground. Lay a piece of mesh or shade cloth at the bottom to prevent worms from escaping. Stack the remaining tyres on top of each other to create a column.

Step 4: Add Bedding

Fill the bottom tyre with a layer of moist compost, coconut coir, or shredded paper to create a comfortable bedding for the worms.

Step 5: Introduce Worms and Food

Add the worms into the bottom tyre and spread them out. Place kitchen scraps on top of the bedding. Cover the food with a thin layer of compost or soil.

Step 6: Maintain the Worm Farm

Regularly add kitchen scraps as the worms consume them. Keep the bedding moist by watering weekly and ensure the worm farm is covered to prevent pests.

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Build A Worm Farm With Car Tyres

Collect the necessary materials to build your worm farm.

Find a shaded and level area in your garden with good drainage.

Arrange the tyres in a stack and place a mesh layer at the bottom of the first tyre.

Fill the bottom tyre with moist compost or similar material to create bedding for the worms.

Put the worms into the bottom tyre and add kitchen scraps covered with compost or soil.

Add organic waste regularly, keep the bedding moist, and cover the worm farm.

Old car tyres	Buy
Mesh or shade cloth	Buy
Compost	Buy
Organic kitchen scraps	Buy
Worms (red wigglers)	Buy
Lid or cover	Buy

Garden gloves	Buy
Shovel or trowel	Buy
Watering can	Buy

Build a Worm Farm with Car Tyres

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