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Vines
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I have tried many different methods of tying my climbing vines to their trellises, and have found that cable ties work best. They can be found at your local hardware store. Orginally intended to tie bundles of cable together, they come in many lengths and widths, and a few colors. Once fastened, they do not come apart. They also work in my vegetable garden to secure my heavy tomato, pepper, or any other plant, to its support. |
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Here's my tip for growing vines on a low cost "trellis" in a garden for children: create a "wigwam" from 4-6 Sycamore limbs that have been cleaned of bark, primed, and painted in bright acrylic colors. Push the ends of the painted limbs into gravel (for drainage) and tie the tops together with plastic coated wire or heavy twine. (Sycamore is the easiest wood from which to remove bark!) Train vines such as Trumpet vine, Honeysuckle or Hyacinth Bean up the limbs, securing as necessary with velcro plant ties, until tendrils are established. Paints create interest until vines cover and create the wigwam. Marge Kafeder |
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Plant Morning Glories around the base of sunflowers and they'll climb up the stem of the sunflower. Beautiful!
Eileen Curinga |
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After the Christmas tree comes down, I take it outside and cut the branches off using them to protect potted plants and other plants. I leave a 2 or 3 inch stub up and down the trunk, however. Then, when the weather warms I dig a hole in the garden maybe two feet deep, and "plant" it, making sure it's reasonably secure in the ground. This serves as a great trellis for a vine, peas, or this year's tomato plants. It eliminates the need to haul it to the dump and as the years go by it provides a great "anchor" for those tall floppy plants or vines of any sort. Also, a memento remains of Christmases past, especially when one has small children.....but a great idea for anyone! Rob Miccio |
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Tree branches stuck upright in the ground make great supports for your morning glories, black-eyed-susan vine, or other flowering vines. A number of these can provide a quick hedge for the back of your garden. Jo Anne Appel |
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Here's a way to put old Christmas trees to good use! |
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After the Christmas tree comes down, I take it outside and cut the branches off using them to protect potted plants and other plants. I leave a 2 or 3 inch stub up and down the trunk, however. Then, when the weather warms I dig a hole in the garden maybe two feet, and "plant" it, making sure it's reasonably secure in the ground. This serves as a great trellis for a vine, peas, or this year's tomato plants. It eliminates the need to haul it to the dump and as the years go by it provides a great "anchor" for those tall floppy plants or vines of any sort. Also, a memento remains of Christmases past, especially when one has small children.....but a great idea for anyone! Rob Miccio |
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