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STAKING SOLUTIONS

When flowers are flopping and stems are leaning, stakes come to the rescue. These simple garden tools come in a range of styles and materials, from commercial products you can buy at the garden center to DIY projects made from leftovers in the garage. Whichever type you use, the way to get good-looking results is to install them early and match the stake to the plant’s habit. Let’s take a look at some effective staking solutions that keep annuals and perennials standing tall.

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