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| I have a supply of wire coat hangers that I would like to use to support peas and bush beans. Because the plants need something to cling to while growing and support up high, I'm not sure how to put them together. Also, I suspect that if I just cut them and stick one end in the ground, they will fall over.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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- Posted by sylviatexas z8a Tx (My Page) on Thu, Dec 10, 09 at 14:10
| I don't know that individual hangers would be sturdy enough or tall enough for heavy pea or bean plants, but you could try a pyramid: Stick the ends of 3 hangers into the ground, in as big a circle as you want, at an angle so that the hangers meet about 4" from the top in a "teepee" or pyramid shape. Bind the tops together with heavy twine or another piece of wire. You'll end up with something roughly like a tomato cage, & the vines can climb up the sides. Have fun! |
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| Thanks for the reply. I was thinking mutual support would be needed. However, I was thinking rows. I'm moving away from a strictly linear garden; but, my thinking still lags. Given the way metal coat hangers breed when left alone in closets, I thought more people would be using them in their gardens. |
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