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Post by Louise on Jan 23, 2011 10:48:05 GMT
I've seen the ones at Wisley and would like something similar.
I use canes but i'd prefer something green in colour, to blend in.
In the GCs you can find the shaped smallish ones but i'd like something to about 3' that will not only keep perennials upright but keep them in a neatish group too.
Does anyone have any siggestions, please ?
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Post by steve on Jan 23, 2011 11:13:18 GMT
If you've ever had, or know some who has had one of those mini plastic greenhouse's where the cover has deteriorated and no longer used....the frame is made up of green cane like tubular steel about 3' long, I use them in the garden
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Post by Louise on Jan 23, 2011 11:15:20 GMT
I see, no, i don't know anyone for that, thanks though.
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Post by esther on Jan 23, 2011 11:28:14 GMT
I've seen the ones at Wisley and would like something similar. I use canes but i'd prefer something green in colour, to blend in. In the GCs you can find the shaped smallish ones but i'd like something to about 3' that will not only keep perennials upright but keep them in a neatish group too. Does anyone have any siggestions, please ? Homebase sold Green canes - plastic over metal- in all different sizes Louise  Since i have retired from there I am not 100~% cetain they still sell them but it is worth a look We use a lot of Link a stakes for perennials www.harrodhorticultural.com/HarrodSite/pages/category/category.asp?ctgry=Plant+Supports_Link+Stakes&cookie%5Ftest=1 |
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Post by peony on Jan 23, 2011 13:13:55 GMT
Louise I use the green plastic coated steel, half-moon shaped border retraints, which you can use singly or two(or more) together to form a circle. They come in 5 dfferent sizes up to 40" high and come in packs of 12 from Harrod Horticultural. I had some for about 5 years now and they're still OK. I've have got a few of the 'Y' stakes but I don't think they are as good. |
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Post by Louise on Jan 23, 2011 13:39:10 GMT
Thank you both.
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Post by lesley on Jan 23, 2011 14:39:22 GMT
Louise I got some twister's last year from Hampton court show and I've just found her web site. babyllon.co.uk have a look there. |
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Post by merlin on Jan 23, 2011 15:18:21 GMT
What about painting the canes green ;D
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Post by Geranium on Jan 23, 2011 15:23:09 GMT
I really prefer peasticks if I can get enough of them. They're less obtrusive. Otherwise, I have a selection. I use the half-rounds, linking ones in two sizes, or a simple cane with a cane topper on it. I like the circles on a central cane, too - you move them upwards as the plants grow.
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Post by Louise on Jan 23, 2011 15:28:01 GMT
Les, those twisters look good and i'll get some of them, the Babylon site is good, i'll go back there later But, what i want is the type of enclosed 'frames', like a playpen to keep the bushy plants enclosed  Wisley have their plants in cage type affairs and that's the type of thing i want. It's no good me leaving it until i go to the Malvern show because ny then it'll be too late, i need to get these things inplace before then |
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Post by Geranium on Jan 23, 2011 15:29:28 GMT
They make their own at the RHS gardens, Louise. I haven't got the time or inclination to do that!  |
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Post by Louise on Jan 23, 2011 16:02:56 GMT
But they're made of thin plastic covered wire, i don't see how  |
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Post by Louise on May 15, 2011 16:45:11 GMT
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Post by lesley on May 15, 2011 17:17:30 GMT
Thats good, I have some mesh rings and I find them brilliant. |
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Post by merlin on May 15, 2011 17:18:43 GMT
You must be made of money Louise  I've made lots just like those for free ! OK I have a welder but I'm sure your local blacksmith could knock up a few much cheaper. |
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Since i have retired from there I am not 100~% cetain they still sell them but it is worth a look 
I've made lots just like those for free ! OK I have a welder but I'm sure your local blacksmith could knock up a few much cheaper.
