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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

The Best Natural Supports for Tall Perennials – Sustainable Stakes That Look Good in Borders

An English cottage garden flowerbed with a woven wicker plant support.

You want your borders to catch the eye for all the right reasons. They should grab attention for beautiful displays of flowers, not because of messy, flopping plants. One of the best ways to garner lots of compliments is to use natural supports for tall perennials.

Supports are essential to avoid drooping or flopping, especially after rainfall or when plants are laden with weighty blooms. The best natural supports for tall perennials can be made of twigs, bamboo, hazel, or willow. Whether supporting individual plants or clumps of perennials, they offer an artistic visual to borders and blend in when the plants are in full pomp.

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