Gardening Tips Using Recycled Plastic Garden Stakes

For anyone who wants to protect the plants in their garden especially fruits and vegetables from damage by grubs and bugs in the  soil, then it is important to make sure that they stake them out properly.  But along with garden stakes preventing your crop or flowers being damaged by creatures in the soil when it comes into contact with it, they also provide support. 

Certainly if you are someone who wants to ensure that their plants look great throughout the year then staking should be carried out as soon as needed.  This is especially the case when it comes to growing tomatoes for example and below we take a look at the pros and cons of using garden stakes with this type of plant. 

Pros of Using Garden Stakes When Growing Tomatoes

1.  By using stakes when growing tomatoes especially if you place them in containers it will help you to keep them in order far better.  Plus you will find that you are able to control the growth of them far better.

2. Using garden stakes will ensure that the plants are kept off the ground so more air and sun is able to reach all areas of them.  This means that there is far less chance of any type of mould or rot setting in because far less moisture in the soil is able to come into contact with them.

3. By using such equipment in the garden you will find that you are placing far less stress and strain on your body.  There is no need for you to bend down in order to look at how the crops are developing.  Plus when you need to work on the plants like removing the lower leaves and shoots to help the upper part much stronger.  Also removal of such parts of the plant can help more of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals to be absorbed by it and with tomatoes they will turn out to be juicier.

Cons of Using Garden Stakes When Growing Tomatoes 

1. You will need to spend quite a considerable amount of time ensuring that the plants remain in contact with the stakes.  Also you need to ensure that the soil around the base of the plants and stakes remains damp, if not the chance of them coming lose and then falling over because of the weight of the plant attached is far greater.  Plus you must make sure that you regularly check the plants to ensure that any new shoots are tied to the garden stakes to prevent them from coming into contact with the soil below. 

2. Unless you use good quality stakes you may find following a heavy storm that they need to be replaced.  So you must make sure that you have a good supply of these garden stakes held in your garden shed.  If you don’t then of course leaving the plants lying on the ground will ensure that they can become infested with various grubs and bugs and in turn result in them becoming moldy and rotting.

One of the best solutions to avoid having any issues using garden stakes, is to use plastic garden stakes.  Plastic garden stakes are made of recycled plastic, so not only are they strong, but they also help the planet.  Recycled plastic stakes come in a range of sizes and are made from the plastic products we use everyday, helping turn our waste into useful, strong and long life products.  Have a look at the range and decide for yourself.

If you have issues with weeds sprouting up, we would suggest that you have a look at a raised garden bed.  You can either use newspaper or bark chips or even recycled longlife garden boards on the garden floor to ensure that weeds never become a nuisance again.