Why you should be using plant supports

With spring officially underway, more of us are getting back into our gardens and improving the spaces we’ll frequent as the weather warms. Making your outdoor space the haven it should be relies on several fixtures and features, including your choice of plant life.

Whether you’re dreaming of creating the perfect English country garden or are looking to cement a more modern scheme with the right planting, your foliage will need your support.

As a leading producer of handmade garden products, our range of British solid steel plant supports delivers all you need to lay the foundation for a strong, healthy and beautiful garden that’ll bloom year after year. But, why should you be using plant supports in your garden? In this blog post, we answer that very question…

Better air circulation

Propping your plants up in exactly the right position has its benefits, with better air circulation just one of the perks our plant supports are known and loved for. With support, air can circulate between the leaves and stem to safeguard against pests and disease, and support healthy growth.

Protection from the elements

Plants need a helping hand, especially in the face of the great British weather. Strong winds, heavy rain and hail all have the potential to cause damage. Supports can be used to protect plants that are vulnerable so they can grow from strength to strength.

Healthier harvests

For fruit bearing plants, support use can mean a higher and better-quality yield. The extra lift provided by plant supports ensures fruits can ripen more easily and evenly – with tasty results!

Simpler maintenance

Whether your plants produce fruit, flowers or pretty greenery, supports make every part of the plant much easier to reach for simpler maintenance as the season continues. With maintenance able to be carried out, your plants will receive the care and attention they deserve and be all the stronger for it!

A truly beautiful garden

Plants of all sizes need the right support to thrive, and whether you’re growing flowers, shrubs, fruits, vegetables or herbs, a carefully placed plant support is the way to deliver just that! As our range proves however, plant supports go beyond the practical to add something extra special to the garden.

Our plant supports come in two finishes, long-lasting polymer or ready-to-rust, making them the perfect fits for traditional or contemporary settings. They’re also available in a selection of sizes so every plant can find the support it needs. Shop our plant supports today for further details.