Monty Don shows you how to save money by making your own curved metal supports to stop clumps of tall perennials flopping. In this Gardeners’ World guide, Monty takes you step by step through the quick and easy process of making these attractive, long-lasting metal supports using steel rods, then shows you how to use them to keep a top-heavy dahlia standing tall.
How to make steel-rod plant supports
Discover how to make an easy DIY plant support, in Monty's video guide.
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