My concrete re-wire cages have lasted more than a "few years" I would say. I have had them now for 15 years, always outside and they still are very sturdy. As for storage, yes, they are not ideal but I just stack them flat in a pyramid shape in the garden until spring. Enjoyed the show. JimE

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Thanks. 👍

@HoustonSarratt

14 күн бұрын

Agreed i've had one roll that I've used for almost 30 years and multiple applications, including overhead trellises definitely rusty, but still very sturdy

@JimE6243

14 күн бұрын

@@HoustonSarratt Don't have that experience yet, but do have a friend who uses re-wire cages that his father used 40 years ago. 👍 The wire is rusty when you get it but never seems to get much worse or loose it's strength. Kind of like re-bar.

@janking2762

11 күн бұрын

I agree. Mine are 20+ years old in a climate with high summer humidity and they have minimal degradation. Main problem is storing them over the winter. I always tie mine to two heavy stakes so they won’t blow over in high winds.

@JimE6243

11 күн бұрын

@@janking2762 👍👍

Excellent breakdown of options! Cattle panels aren't available in my area but I discovered galvanized fencing wire, so no rust, and with reusable zip ties I can store them flat in the off season😊

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you have another good option! 👍

Another bonus of using the cattle panels you made is that they can double as a protective hoop house type scenario to cover seedlings with insect or bird netting etc. Lay them down and it becomes a perfect cover.

@joegardenerTV

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely. I’ve done that too. I have lots of misc pieces I keep just for these reasons. 👍

What I love about bamboo is the little “hooks” to tie onto that occur naturally along the canes. I got some special metal clips online to use with stakes to make a large tomato cage. We’ll see if they work!

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

That's a great idea! I forget about those little barbs. 👍

Great video as always I’m about to grow some tomatoes now I can use the right stuff to grow them in thanks 🇳🇿❤️

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Glad to help. Hope you have a great season! 👍

Very useful tips in the garden. Thanks

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you liked those.

Enjoyed the video and great ideas. Also the comparisons are very helpful as we may not give thought to the height of the plants. This is extremely helpful information for beginners and those who maynot garden from year to year. Thank you joe.

@joegardenerTV

14 күн бұрын

Thanks very much! Really appreciate your comment! 👍

@donnabrooks1173

13 күн бұрын

@@joegardenerTV Always enjoyed your TV series on PBS near Charlotte, NC, don't have tv's anymore but at least glad, I can at least see your shows on KZread!!!!! Thank you for the information you provide. Great help to us all.

The only sunny area I have is next to the walkway to my front door, so I support determinate tomatoes and peppers with tall conical tomato cages in the color black. Black recedes, which is aesthetically important for front yard veggie gardens imo

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Excellent that you are able to source tall conical cages. I never see them tall enough around here.

Best tomato cages ever! Joe, do you find that the prongs that go into the ground bend and warp after a while (maybe hitting a rock or two in the ground!) What's your advice on straightening that wire? THANKS!

@joegardenerTV

14 күн бұрын

Yes indeed. But only a little. I always turn them upside down when I’m getting ready to put them out into the beds for the new season. That way I’m eye level with the prongs and I hand straighten. It usually is only on a couple per panel and that’s it. But never anything major. Even so it would be the same procedure. Just a simple hand straightening.

What do you do about the sharp edges

@joegardenerTV

13 күн бұрын

You could get an electric or cordless tool (I think it’s called a dremil (a handheld device that has a small round grinder on the end that takes off the birs. I’ve never done this so I’m just careful when I use them. 12 years so far and never once have I had a single incident. 🤞

@explorergal91

11 күн бұрын

@@joegardenerTV thank you

How do you get the perfect bend on the galvanized option? What’s the trick?!

@tonysmith7632

16 күн бұрын

I'd guess he uses a board.

@lindy404

16 күн бұрын

Look at the KZread channel of Homestead and Chill…they have a video of how to do it. I made 8 of them last year…so easy and sturdy! I bought the flat precut panels from Home Depot so just had to bend them and attach zip ties to make them round.

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Here’s the video on how to do it. joegardener.com/video/the-ultimate-tomato-cage-in-5-simple-steps/

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

correct. Replied above with video on how I do it.

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

Heres my video on how to make and bend them: joegardener.com/video/the-ultimate-tomato-cage-in-5-simple-steps/

Thank You! I Appreciate your knowledge.🪴🪴🪴

@joegardenerTV

16 күн бұрын

My pleasure!