Wrought Iron Bicycle Planter
When you are looking for something that will stand out in your garden area this year, one of these wrought iron bicycle planters with a solar light should be on your list. With two buckets for plants in the back and a flat rack for more plants.
I was in my local store and saw one of these on the rack. If you have an area in your garden for climbing or potted plants, this bicycle will work for you.
To see the details of this bike, click on this link
Now lets look at the details and see if this will work for you.
What is a bicycle planter
What is a bicycle planter
Made from wrought iron and painted a pale blue color, this looks like an old girls bike from the 50's. The wheels have spokes and wind mill like vanes on both ends. The wheels nor the peddles move around. The peddles will retract if you are putting next to a wall or other object.
Welded on stand will keep your bike upright on a flat surface. Flat metal seat could hold a planter, would not hold your butt. the back has a carrier for pots to sit on. The carrier is flanked by two round pots for plants, I would find a pot to insert to keep from rusting.
Solar LED light is mounted to the front to light your way. A remote solar panel is mounted by the handle bars, did see a couple broken off in the store, this may be a weak point of this light. One rechargeable battery is included and the sensor will turn on the light at dark for about 6-8 hours of light for each day of sunlight.
This bike is 53 inches long, about 30 inches tall. A smaller one was available at the store, it was not listed on the website.
Where can I use my planter
Where can I use my planter
You can use this planter anywhere it will sit out of the way. In the middle of a garden or side of a path for a conversation piece. The peddles retract for placing closer to a wall or other object. A welded on stand will keep your bike upright when placed on a smooth surface.
I like the idea of using on a wall, you can retract the peddle and mount on a solid surface or fence.
What plants will work well
What plants will work well
You can use any potted plant on the back of this bike. Two metal pots and a wire shelf will hold several plants. If you have some vine plants that will not grow very fast, they will work well on the rest of the bike.
I would use annuals and change them with the seasons. You can plant spring flowers or ever blooming plants. Make sure that they get enough water as the metal pots can get hotter that a regular ceramic pot. This could cause the water to evaporate quickly if the bike is in the sun to get power for the light.
Artificial plants would also look good on this bike. You can change the colors for the seasons, just add lights at Christmas time for additional decorations.
Succulents could work well in most gardens or on this bike, they will not have the color of blooming plants. They will not need the amount of water that a regular outdoor plant would need.
How to take care of your planter
This planter will be painted to survive in outdoor conditions. If rust starts to appear, just sand it down and repaint.
Solar light will need little care. The rechargeable battery will need to be replace every two years or so. The solar panel will need to be cleaned, depends on the amount of debris it collects. Just a simple wipe with a damp cloth is all it takes most of the time to keep the light working properly.
Taking care of the plants will take most of your time after this bike is placed in your yard. Making sure they have enough water will be your passion to make sure you have some color during the warmer months.
Pros
Pros
Set it in the garden and plant your flowers
LED light will give some lighting after dark
Will add to most outdoor decors
Cons
Will need a lot of water
Solar panel easy to break at mount
To get your bike for your garden area, click on this linkÂ
Conclusion
Conclusion
This wrought iron bicycle planter with solar light will look good in any garden or outside pathway. The simple design and multiple ways to mount to a surface will make this easy to fit into any outdoor decor. I like the idea of having a piece that looks like it has movement, this piece has that.
If you have had purchased one of these planters or know one who has, leave me a comment below on your thoughts.
Any questions, please use the forms below and I will bet back to you shortly.
I love plants and gardening! I never thought something so simple as a bicycle would be so beautiful with a little bit of plant life! Amazing idea! Thank you for sharing this post. 😀
Jessica,
This is a unique piece of decoration for any outdoor space. I like the look and the fact that it has a purpose of a planter. Thanks for reading my post.
John
I’m not much into gardening and unique decorations.
But this felt satisfying to read, I honestly had no idea that such a bike can be used for gardening decorations.
Rihards,
Not everyone will have the room for this type of decorations in their outdoor space. Thanks for visiting and your comment.
John
I don’t personally have enough room in my back yard for this, but my sister-in-law does. this will be great in her massive back yard, with all the other stuff she has.
Great idea and great review.
And, thank you for your service!!
Curtis,
Sharing is caring, give this information to your sister in law.
John
As a do-it-yourselfer, I am always looking for ideas when it comes to my wife’s garden. I have already built for her a green house, compost bins, potato boxes, a raised garden, and a full garden on land that I cleared and tilled — all based on ideas from other sources. I then proceeded to build the project in my own way. This bike concept might just be this year’s lawn decoration (once the snow melts). As usual, I probably won’t buy the thing from someone else, just design my own piece. Your article was detailed enough to give me all the inspiration I need. Well done, and thank you. Great lay-out and pics, by the way!
Jace,
Inspiration for your outdoor space is what this site is about. If you want to build your own, I hope there is enough information here to help you.
John
It is an amazing piece of art. Keep up the great work.
Angee,
You are correct in calling this piece art. It looks good in any garden area.
John
Hi John,
I read your post with great interest, and I absolutely agree with you. This wrought iron bicycle planter with solar light will look good in any garden or outside pathway.
I have never heard of such an idea before, let alone seeing one.
To your success
Hellmut
Hellmut,
I like to bring new ideas and stir the imagination. This item will do both for people.
John
I’m not much of gardening, but I love decorations, and if a bike can be used to decorate, let’s use it.
Thanks for the post
Omar,
You do not have to be into gardening to enjoy the outdoor space. Just get a cup of coffee in the morning and take a walk outside before going to work. It is very refreshing.
John
WOW! This is such a cool idea. Plus I have wrought Iron fence that incloses my front yard. I think the wrought iron Bicycle Planter would make a great addition. Really cool man.
Sean,
Glade you like the idea, thanks for reading my post. Matching a wrought iron fence would make this bike fit right in.
John
Hi John,
This post made me smile. What a great idea to use a beautiful old style bike as decoration in the garden. I will keep this in mind if I ever get myself a big enough garden for it.
Marika
Marika,
This bike does come in two sizes, the smaller one is still about 45 inches long.
John
Hi John,
I think using this old style bike as a decoration in the garden is not only a great conversation piece, but I think it would be a wonderful way to get kids interested in gardening. 8 year olds asking for cell phones is a bit much. I say get the kids back to nature. That bike might just be the curiosity that sparks a love for the outdoors.
Thabo,
This is a great conversation piece and will gather many comments from friends and family. Getting the kids to take care of the plants will get them involved in your outdoor gardens. When you get your kids outside it will never be a bad thing.
John