[header] How to make a tomato cage [title] Buy a roll of concrete reinforcing wire. [step] Pick up a roll of standard concrete reinforcing wire. This is type of wire mesh typically used for construction projects, though it also works marvelously for heavy-duty gardening projects.
[header] How to make a tomato cage [title] Buy a roll of concrete reinforcing wire. [step] Pick up a roll of standard concrete reinforcing wire. This is type of wire mesh typically used for construction projects, though it also works marvelously for heavy-duty gardening projects.
Concrete wire handles similarly to chicken wire, but is much sturdier and longer lasting. You can find concrete reinforcing wire at most home improvement stores and garden centers. [substeps] For the best results, get the compost wire or mulch snake from a gardening store that specializes in tomato cages. There is usually no fertilizer used, though, so if you want a more natural look, buy a very good hook to attach the wire to the cage. Look for a heavy-duty wire mesh that can hold up to 12 pounds (1.704 kg), or larger if you live in a climate where the ground doesn't retain a lot of moisture. It should have an air filtration system. You can buy it online or at an arts and crafts store. [title] Mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow.