In this example, an old wagon wheel is repurposed into a circular planter with a brick base, but other ideas include old furniture, kitchenware, sinks, wheelbarrows, or even a small rowing boat.

Walmart Has an 'Adorable' $119 Wagon Planter on Sale for $60, and Shoppers Say It Adds a 'Cute' Touch to Any Garden. Bernadette Deron. Thu, May 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC.

The stunt worked. It caught the attention of the local media and Wagon Wheel’s fame began to grow. The 1950s and 1960s brought about a heyday for the area, but things started to change in the 1970s.