We’ll say it first – plant supports are the best kept secret in gardening! They can be used to prop up many varieties, including fruits and vegetables, and provide the support growing and established plants need to look great and produce fantastic yields.
In addition to providing a sturdy structure for plants to stay in tip top condition without breaking or falling, they actively reduce the presence of pests and disease. Broken and damaged stems offer prime entry points for pests and plant diseases. Plant supports also keep fruits and vegetables off the ground to limit rot, and make plants easier to access for harvesting and maintenance.
Now you know the benefits of using plant supports in your garden, you’ll want to get started! Discover the things you should consider when introducing plant supports to your garden.
As with any gardening task, timing is everything. Whilst, in theory, plant supports can be added to your garden at any time of the year, the quieter autumn/winter months offer the ideal time to place plant supports in readiness for next season.
With a good clean up and clear out apart of most gardeners’ timetables this season, finding the best location for your plant supports is simpler in autumn. You’ll be able to plan next year’s foliage using a largely blank canvas, find the right position for supports, and even get started with the planting of autumn bulbs.
The location of your plant supports should be carefully considered and, as we mentioned previously, autumn and winter are the perfect seasons to do just that. With garden foliage sparser during these seasons, you can plan your borders, planters and vegetable patch with minimal distractions, and choose the very best spots for plant supports as a result.
When selecting the right locations for your supports, consider how you’ll access the plants for pruning, harvesting and general maintenance.
As you’ll discover from our range of steel plant supports, the possibilities are endless! Our plant supports come in all shapes, sizes and designs, meaning you are certain to find the plant supports you need as you prepare your garden for the seasons ahead.
When choosing plant supports, think durability. Handmade designs crafted from solid steel and coated with either a long-lasting polymer or a characterful, ready-to-rust finish will provide style and the support your plants need for many, many years to come.
Find plant supports that are built to last and designed to look great in traditional and contemporary settings right here.