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The Complete Guide to Garden Plant Supports: Steel vs. Wood for Herbaceous and Climbing Plants
Choosing the right plant supports is vital for any amateur or semi‑professional gardener. Whether you are training climbing plants or neatly containing herbaceous perennials, the material you choose—most commonly wood or bare, uncoated steel—can significantly influence plant health, garden aesthetics, sustainability, and long‑term cost.
How to Keep Peonies from Falling Over
Peonies are one of the most rewarding garden plants — and also one of the most frustrating. You wait all year for those huge, blowsy blooms, only to find them collapsed on the ground after the first bout of rain.
From Raw to Rust
Rust. Love it or hate it, it always looks magical in the flower boarder. Here we take a look at the stages our steel goes through to reach that awesome rich colour that look so great in the garden.
Support from the sides.
How supporting plants from the side can help with heavy blooms and problems with damp.
ARE WE PLASTIC FREE?
Plastic is really hard to avoid in today’s society. Here at Lincolnshire Plant Supports Ltd we are doing our best to work sustainably and reduce the amount of plastic we use to run our business.
Why use plant supports in your garden?
The Importance of Plant Supports in Your Garden
Gardening is not just about planting seeds and watching them grow—it's also about ensuring your plants thrive in a healthy, structured environment. One often overlooked yet essential tool in any gardener's toolkit is the humble plant support. Whether you're growing vibrant perennials, delicate vegetables, or sprawling vines, plant supports can make a significant difference in both the aesthetics and health of your garden.