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Hi all I've had a problem this summer, my sweet peas and some other climbers have gone over they were supported by bamboo canes but they've grown so much they've toppled over any ideas on stronger materials like montys climbing supports? In he

I don't want to buy any plant supports I already have some. Can anybody give me any tips relating to the best way to support plants varying in height from 24 inches to 6 feet ? Thanks Chris What supports do you already have? And what plants do you

I always have a dilemma in April, choosing the right plant supports for my tall border perennials, delphiniums in particular. Last year I used lots of home-grown sticks leftover from pruning my silver birch. Pushed firmly into the soil around clumps

expect your site is just the same. Yes, it's bean planting time and everyone is a-bustle on the site building all the wigwams, tunnels and trestles ready to support the massive growth of French and runner beans.Many people favour wigwams – I do

I remember seeing Monty Don making plant supports for perennials on a earlier episode of Gardeners World.  Can anybody tell me how he did it?  I know he used metal rods of some description and bent them. This one?  http

A lot of plants are, like stragglers from a hen night, not very good at remaining upright without some support. (Although they are much less likely to wear unnecessarily short skirts or disgrace themselves in shop doorways).I'm very lucky to live

Choosing the very best plant supports for perennial plants is always a challenge. Firstly you've got to decide which type of plant support to go for. Should it be something robust made of metal, or something more natural, or even homemade?Then you

My roses have now been radically pruned after collapsing last yearin the high winds. They need staking / supporting and I am determined to sort thisout this year - very disappointed to have to prune them back so hard. Which supports do I use

A few weeks ago, someone asked for the title of the Monty Don video bending metal rods to make plant supports.  I did check it out but didn't have any need for them.  However, with all the strong winds and lashing rain and plants having broken free

Monty Don was using a green "plastic" tensioner for wire support, dont want metal ultra strong , only for clematis  type climbers . Anyone know what they were , where stocked ? Some clematis are quite vigorous and get heavy so I would go for wire