For garden use - metal tubing / thick wire that can be bent

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Hello,

I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what material I can use to create some plant supports for the garden.  I am thinking something like this:  https://www.ukgardensupplies.co.uk/acatalog/Peony_Support.html#a2438

As you can see at £26.00 for just one large, heavy duty version I am looking for a way to save money as I need to about 7 - 8!

I need something that will not corrode too much when left outside all year round, but that can be bent and shaped using household DIY tools and brute strength.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

EssexExile

Microbore copper pipe?

Andy_L

Thick gauge PVC coated garden wire

avoidtheupsidedownbottles

Wire coat hangers can be handy for things like that, though probably not as pretty

grumbler

Wilko 120cm Plastic Coated Steel Garden Stakes 3 pack

£3.50

OOS, but you can find similar elsewhere, e.g. https://peaseofgarforth.co.uk/gardening/gardening-essentials/garden-canes-stakes

greyteam1959

Galvanized wire from Toolstation or Screwfix ??
https://www.toolstation.com/galvanised-wire/p52042

FreeBear

EssexExile said: Microbore copper pipe?

Copper tubing can easily be soldered. Depending on the diameter, it will also bend without too much effort. The alternative is stainless steel rod - 3mm would be quite stiff. 4mm or even 5mm if you want something rigid. Have a look in your local yellow pages for steel stockholders (Smiths Metals have several branches dotted around the country). Soft soldering stainless steel needs an aggressive acid based flux, but I prefer welding or silver soldering the stuff.

omendata

Just saw these in Aldi quite cool and only £9.99 they are calling them GROBELISKS lol
https://www.aldi.co.uk/smart-garden-gro-belisk/p/707079400438300