Supporting Plants

Structural Support in the Vegetable Garden: Building Stronger Plants from Day One
ByStephen Albert

Supporting vegetable plants with stakes, cages, and trellises is one of the simplest ways to improve plant health, reduce disease pressure, and increase overall garden productivity. Yet it is also one of the most commonly delayed practices in home gardens. By the time plants begin falling over or sprawling, it is often too late to…

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How and When to Support Vegetable Plants: Stakes, Cages, and Trellises for Healthier, Higher Yields
ByStephen Albert

Supporting vegetable plants with stakes, cages, and trellises is one of the simplest ways to dramatically improve garden health and productivity. Yet it is also one of the most commonly delayed tasks in home gardens. By the time plants need support, it is often too late—roots are already established, stems are sprawling, and tying or…

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