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Sat, May 24, 14 at 9:09
| Getting ready to plant over here in PA, what do ya'll use for staking and is it necessary to do it? I would assume so for anything taller than 3'? Prefer something affordable for stakes, also any netting or just stakes? Thanks! |
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| I use netting on my Dahlias. For me it is easier this way. Because I'm growing around 120 or more plants. |
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| I use 7 ft bamboo stakes that Kmart carries. they are pretty solid, and are reasonably priced. But as I continue to move up the numbers I may have to figure out something akin to what symi77 is using. I think I am up to about 75-80 this year. Mine definitely need staking. I don't have full sun (6-7 hours) and they grow taller than usual. I end up with a lot of 6-8 ft plants. |
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| wow, symi that is an amazing setup. thanks everyone, will see what i can find that will work. ;) |
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| If there is someone with bamboo nearby they may be glad for you to come cut them. Check your local Craigslist free section. Otherwise, even other wood/branches that you prune throughout the year may be sufficient to work as the vertical support. |
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- Posted by SequoiaMatt99 5 (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 14 at 0:32
| Use sturdy metal stakes. It's not pleasant to use flimsy stakes and then worry about fallen plants after a storm, or simply because of the weight of the flowers. Also, make sure to put the stakes in before you plant, not only after they need staking- this ensures you don't stab through any tubers. |
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| Found a pack of tall bamboo stakes at my local nursery. Will see how they work out. Thanks everyone. |
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