I have found that the 54" tomato cages from Lowes make excellent plant supports. I cut them in half and end up with 2 supports, one large and one small. The larger ones are just right for peonies and baptisia.

Good idea, Frank -- the large top part would be good for tall sedums that tend to flop over!

I'm thinking you would need a "bolt cutter" to cut them apart?

Very good idea, and those long wires make staking unnecessary

Wow, who'd a thunk it???
Buying these at end-of-season prices, cutting them in half with the handy bolt cutters (purchased at a yard sale for only $1!!) is better than a 2-for-one sale any day.

Thanks for the tip.

@Weedwhacker

Yes, you need a bolt cutter. The one I use is in the photo.

you do need a bolt cutter because these are a larger gauge than the smaller tomato cages.

frankrichards16 said:I have found that the 54" tomato cages from Lowes make excellent plant supports. I cut them in half and end up with 2 supports, one large and one small. The larger ones are just right for peonies and baptisia.

Frank thank you for sharing this info. Didn't realize I needed a bolt cutter. Guess I need to go get one so I can cut up those tomato cages.

I just planted some broccoli and brussel sprouts. While doing it, I thought about getting some of the short cages meant for veggies. I'll have to look around to see if I have extra tomato cages. Woops. No I won't be cutting them--I have fewer tomato plants in fall/winter than I have in the spring. Gotta stay on my toes or I'd be needed some more cages come spring!

The smaller part of the trellis can also be used to support tall houseplants. They can be spray painted a dark green to blend with the plant.
Actually @Stush2019 gave me the idea about the tomato trellis for tall Sansevierias.

I do have bolt cutters which make the job a breeze, but I managed to cut mine with a decent pair of diagonal cutters.