{"id":137046,"date":"2023-05-19T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/lend-your-plants-some-support-theyll-do-better-with-something-to-lean-on\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T17:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T10:05:28","slug":"lend-your-plants-some-support-theyll-do-better-with-something-to-lean-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/lend-your-plants-some-support-theyll-do-better-with-something-to-lean-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Lend your plants some support \u2013 they\u2019ll do better with something to lean on"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nDon\u2019t wait until your climbers become unwieldy before giving them a helping handThis is a busy time on my veg patch. The spring crops are established and the summer ones are finding their feet. The soft fruit plants \u2013 raspberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants \u2013 are starting to swell while the self-sown nasturtiums, calendula and poached egg plant are beginning to take up more space. Every day, a harvest awaits. Leaves of punchy rocket and oak-leafed lettuce leaves for a salad with dinner, and rhubarb stems shucked from their crown and stewed for dessert.Putting in support structures for your plants is a pre-emptive act, a gesture made in the hope that your crops will flourish. So, since their growth is probably gathering pace, don\u2019t wait until your plants become unwieldy before giving them something to lean on as they grow. They\u2019ll be healthier for it, plus it makes harvest easier. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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