A couple of things that seem to accumulate around a park are old tires and tree stumps. The old tires are usually the result of when you change tires on your vehicle there's always that "one" that wasn't totally worn out and you might need it someday. The tree stumps are usually cut off high enough so you won't hit rocks with your chainsaw and believe that someday you will hire someone to come to your park and grind them out. Both are good intentions and poor execution because someday rarely arrives.
One day I got out my Sawzall and cut the tread portion of the tires into the shape of palm leaves about two feet long. The next step was to dry brush them with green paint. If you have never dry brushed, it is very simple. Dab your paint brush in the paint and using an old plastic coffee can lid (or any other surface) wipe most of the paint off. Then lightly brush over the top surface of the tire and not in the grooves. The tread design will give you somewhat of a leaf pattern. Then mount the leaf on top of the stump. It will be virtually indestructible.
Not all tires will work for this because of the steel belts. You don't want to have little steel wires poking out everywhere. If you have a great idea or solution you would like me to share, please send it to me at jsimsarvc.org
