On 2009-05-17, bullthistle wrote:

I bought steel stakes that are three sided and that are over 5 feet
tall. Wood will not work, because they will rot in the soil when the
plants are the heaviest. Get some rebar and put them on three sides
after putting them in the soil then wire them together to add
strength.. One stake ain't goona do it.



I have always made tomato hoops from 4 or 5 foot tall wire. 2x4 welded
wire works, but you have to cut some larger access holes. Concrete
reinforcing wire is my favorite for the garden since the holes are 6x6
and it it 5 feet tall. the 2x4 would work for you and but you would hav
e to anchor it down with boards or staples.

you probably need some pruning also on a deck. I like to make mine
about 2 feet in diameter which means 6-7 feet of wire per hoop.




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