From Raw to Rust
🌿 The Life and Times of Rust – A Garden Romance
By Lincolnshire Plant Supports Ltd
A Little Love Story Between Metal, Moisture, and Time
At Lincolnshire Plant Supports Ltd, we’re proud to handcraft every one of our plant supports from solid mild steel — a material that changes gracefully with the seasons. Over time, it develops a beautiful, natural rust patina that sits perfectly in the garden. Far from being a flaw, this is one of the quiet joys of working with real, honest materials.
Stage One: The First Blush
It always starts gently — a fine dusting of light brown, almost like freckles on sun-kissed skin. At this point, the steel is just beginning to react to the elements. A light misting of rain, a few cool nights, and the transformation begins. You might be tempted to wipe it away, but this is only the start of something lovely.
Stage Two: The Golden Glow
After a few weeks outdoors, the colour deepens to a warm amber. Each curve and twist of the steel catches the light differently, and no two pieces ever look quite the same. It’s rustic, characterful, and wonderfully alive — the kind of finish you just can’t fake.
Stage Three: Weathered to Perfection
With time (and perhaps a good British winter), the rust settles into a deep, rich brown. The surface becomes velvety and tactile — a timeless finish that looks like it’s always belonged in your garden.
The Beauty of Rust in the Border
Here’s the magic: by summer, your once-bright steel has mellowed to a deep, natural hue that almost disappears among your plants. Surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush foliage, the rusty tones simply melt into the border — enhancing the garden without ever overpowering it.
Rust, in its own quiet way, reminds us that gardens are living, changing places.
Handmade in Lincolnshire – Built to Last
All our plant supports are handmade in Lincolnshire using traditional methods and mild steel. We don’t coat or paint our products, because we believe in celebrating the natural process of weathering. Each piece gains character with time — ageing gracefully alongside your garden.
So next time you see that first hint of brown on your new support, smile — it’s just the start of a beautiful friendship between metal and nature.