By Pixielady
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Has anyone bought Willow or Hazel Hurdles for supporting plants? I have tried my local garden centres & diy store without success. Or has anyone bought them online?
- 12 Jul, 2010
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I pick them up from the woods!!
13 Jul, 2010
there ya go pixie . bamboo will work wont it ?
13 Jul, 2010
What I'm looking for is like a mini height fence-usually 20-30cm high & sold in approx 1.2m lengths for supporting plants at the front of a border or just for a decorative edging to the border. Prices on line also vary according to how decorative they are.
13 Jul, 2010
ow i see most interesting pixie
13 Jul, 2010
Hallo - Sorry I'm a bit late telling you about my experience - I bought a willow obelisk locally - being Somerset, the willow was locally grown.
I was very disappointed because it didn't withstand the wind, even though I staked it quite firmly. It only lasted one season, and then it disintegrated. The lady who makes them, and other plant supports (like the ones you're after) said that this was normal. :-(((
15 Jul, 2010
bamboo is the stuff wood always rots
15 Jul, 2010
Thanks all of you for your comments. I do understand that some wood doesn't last too long being out in all weathers-the best idea would prob be to take it in during the winter months & as mine would be to support perennials for a short period I could do that(if I remembered!). I've actually found some bits from an old fence panel which is fine as a temporary support so I'll see how that goes! As long as it gets me thru the next 3 or 4 weeks I'm happy. Thanks again,
16 Jul, 2010
ok
16 Jul, 2010
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sorry i havnt herd of them let alone baught them . it mite help to know what they are and why you need them especialy .
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