Most often, ready-made supports can be purchased in specialized stores, but in my garage there are always a lot of devices and unnecessary materials from which it is easy to build everything yourself. Today I want to share some secrets and tell you how to save time and money by making a support with your own hands.
Arch
For climbing plants, an arch is the best option. With its help, you can beautifully zone the site or arrange a small seating area by installing a bench or table under the arch.
For the manufacture of arches, I most often use wood, plastic pipes, metal. I dig the support of the arch into the ground by 70 centimeters, concreting or using stones together with a brick fight. The wind can loosen the structure, so I advise you not to skip the last point and fix everything well.
I do not recommend making very low arches because it is too difficult to walk under them.
Rope support
This support is easiest to make using only regular twine or thin rope. I place the structure against the walls so that plants can trail along it. Rope supports, unfortunately, have one drawback: they are short-lived and will have to be changed once a year.
Arc
Usually, arches are used to shelter plants, but I found them in another use, now they serve as a support for plants in my area. I advise you to choose a durable material that will keep its shape and will not be afraid of frost. Arcs can be purchased at the store, since it is almost impossible to bend exactly on your own.
The height of such arcs is not very large, so this option is best used when tying tomatoes, young grapes or flowers.
Flowerbed-support
If you have enough time, you can get confused and weave a basket of willow twigs around the flower bed, the handle of which will become a support for the climbing plant.
To protect against frost, I advise you to varnish the rods, and cover them from moisture.
Column support
A beautiful and rather unusual option. Can be built from wood, hewn from stone, or cast from concrete. This option is not suitable for every site and not all plants will be able to trail along them.
Bush holder
The most common option that almost every gardener had. Such supports can be made of wood, but if the bush is too heavy, then it is better to use metal. The plastic version has also proven itself well. I recommend installing a structure around the bush when it is still young and its branches are flexible.
Cone support
For this option, a wooden stake, plastic pipe or fittings and everything that could remain after the repair is suitable. 7-8 pieces are enough for me, which I dig into the ground in a circle and collect in a bunch. I paint the structure with water-repellent paint so that it will serve for a long time. Too smooth surface of the cone is not suitable for all plants.
Natural support
You don't have to waste time at all, but use natural materials: trees or large stones. To do this, just plant a climbing plant under a tree.
Lattice
I most often use a decorative lattice to support clematis. To make it as simple as possible, you just need to attach metal rods or ropes to the frame, creating a lattice. Then dig the entire structure into the ground or attach it to the wall.
Net
Supports made of a chain-link mesh or construction mesh are very similar to rope supports, since they also require a frame. In my garden, I use this option as part of a fence. It is suitable for clematis, peas, bindweed, etc. I advise you to use it only for annual plants, since after the end of the season the plant cannot be disentangled from the net.
There are a lot of options, only materials, imagination and a little time are needed. To the above, I can add a few more supports that fit well into my garden: bersot, trellis, pyramid stand and pergola. Choose a design to your taste and needs, decorate the site and help climbing plants.
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