I used plain old cheap pine for my cages because it was inexpensive and that is what I was going for. If you have the budget, cedar will last much longer and is better for the outdoors. With that said, I have been using these for 7 years and they are still going strong. They woul...
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Staking can be a one-time step when you use tomato cages, tomato spirals, or even a tomato trellis. Tomato stakes, on the other hand, while less expensive still require that you check plants at least once a week and tie new branches to the stake for support. ...
I got tired of my tomato support cages falling over, my wooden tomato stakes not being tall enough, the trellis system not being big enough, the twine or string breaking in a weave system. So my husband and I set out to build something that works! This DIY tomato support system uses in...
$23 at Amazon Tomato vines grown in sturdy cages tend to yield higher amounts of blemish-free fruits compared to tomatoes grown with other supports, although they mature slightly later. To make a tomato fence, roll the wire mesh into a cage at least 5-feet tall and large enough to circle...
The plants are large, sprawling, and hardy. They require staking or cages, especially if you don’t prune suckers. (Check out different tomato cages to find the right ones for you and your garden:stackable garden cages at Gardener’s Supply; Burpee’s popularPro Tomato Cage ...