Plant supports have a vital part to play in every green space, and if you’re not using them at the moment, why not? Plant supports do more than keep your chosen greenery upright. They help to preserve the wellbeing of the plant, with stems fully supported, air circulation around the plant improved, and the fruit or foliage much healthier as a result.
If you’re considering adding plant supports to your garden, you’ll want to read our top tips for using plant supports below before you get started…
Plant supports are extremely versatile. They can be used to prop up climbing plants, tall flowers and even heavy fruiting vegetables. With this in mind, finding a plant support that suits your needs should be your first step.
Select the size and type that works for your plant life. The range of plant supports on the market also means you can be picky about the aesthetic look, with decorative features adding more character and charm to your garden.
While the beauty of plant supports is that they can be added to your garden during any season, using them at just the right stage of a plant’s life is crucial to success.
Ideally, plant supports should be installed before the plants even need support. This means the plant can continue to grow without root disturbance or damage. With early installation, plants have the opportunity to grow into the support as naturally as possible.
Our plant supports may be minimal maintenance thanks to their robust nature, but they are certainly not a maintenance-free addition to the garden. After anchoring into the ground, plants are secured to the support via soft ties, twine or clips. These will need continuous adjustment as your plants develop and stems thicken.
Easy access is another vital part of support maintenance. Supported plants need to be within easy reach for watering, pruning, feeding and harvesting. Get your positioning right first time to make upkeep super simple.
Strong, weather resistant and built to last, steel plant supports are the very best option for your garden not just this season but for many, many seasons to come. You can use our steel supports over and over again, making them practical, highly cost effective and truly worthy investments.