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February 21, 2011

Larkspur DIY support idea

Larkspur has this awful habit  to slip away from control and lay down when you only put your hands somewhere else in the spring and forget to support them properly. It is not easy to forget it in the time, when we gardeners run around frantic to manage to do as much as possible. March and April here is the time when I forget that garden is my oasis, heaven and eden. Twice I have forgotten to support larkspur and I promised myself either to get rid of the plant or never forget supporting it properly. There is one little problem – I hate plastic in the garden. So far only reasonable and working supports I could buy were plastic.    
Last year I discovered great solution. There is a way to combine sustainable practices, keep larskspur in a ‘soldier’ position when you need it and additionally make your garden more beautiful.
Today I picked 3 photos from a huge pile to inspire myself and maybe you also find it inspiring on how to do it using waste cuttings that pile in the garden after late winter and spring pruning. 





12 comments:

  1. Good idea and nice looking.

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  2. gorgeous and a must try...thank you for this wonderful idea ....

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  3. Great idea- not to mention beautiful. I really love the natural look it makes the garden flow much nicer!

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  4. Came across your blog on Blotanical - what a lucky find! I have just propogated larkspur seeds today, having never grown them before. I know they are wonderful dried and feel quite excited about growing them. Your willow supports are great. A lot of National Trust gardens use them. I will visit your blog regularly now. Ronnie

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  5. LOVE your site...it is a joy!
    Happy almost Spring ;)

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  6. I will certainly try this, looks good too.

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  7. I LOVE this idea...and it's beautiful too!

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  8. That is an attractive way to support the plants..nice tip.

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  9. What a wonderful idea and tip. I will have to remember this one. I love the look.

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  10. I really like your plant support idea! (I hate the standard plastic and metal supports as well). It looks beautiful and fits into the flower border perfectly.

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  11. Very good idea. Since I an now cleaning up from winter, I should have some material to try this. Thanks for the idea.

    Jan
    Always Growing

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  12. I really enjoyed your blog post, i always got good, relevant and useful information from your new and unique posts, i m sure your blog will keep us continues update. Thanks for providing us such useful information.

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