square foot gardening, tomatoes and cage supports

We have planted the tomatoes, and now need to support the plants as they grow. Put cages around the plants and built supports ...

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🌱 The grass has been growing fast after being mowed last night.

💵 They picked up a lawn sweeper for $20 at a yard sale and it's working well.

🏡 They try to be frugal when it comes to building and maintaining their house.

🍅 They are using a different method for their Square Foot Gardening by creating supports for tomato plants using boards and tie wraps.

🌬️ They get a lot of wind in their area, so they want to make sure their tomato cages are well-supported.

🛠️ They learned a trick for tying the tie wraps tight without risking sharp edges or cuts.

🍅 The completed tomato cages seem solid and supported, but they might add a board for extra stability.

Timestamped Summary

00:09 The grass has been growing extremely fast after mowing the yard last night.

01:09 The lawn sweeper was bought at a yard sale for $20 and needed some cleaning up.

02:08 Building the house has been cheaper than buying a brand new one.

02:25 Trying something different with Square Foot Gardening.

03:02 Setting up the frames for the gardening beds.

04:47 Using zip ties to secure the tomato cages to the frames.

06:23 Completed the tomato cages and tied them up.

07:30 Considering adding more support if the wind gets stronger.

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Q&A

How did you mow the yard?

We mowed the yard last night.

Why did you mow the yard?

The grass was growing extremely fast.

How did you clean up the cut grass clumps?

We used a lawn sweeper to pick up the clumps.

How did you build the tomato cages?

We used wooden boards and tie wraps to build the tomato cages.

How did you support the tomato cages?

We tied the cages to a board that is screwed down to a frame for support.

How did you secure the tomato plants to the cages?

We used tie wraps to secure the tomato plants to the cages.

Is the tomato cage structure sturdy?

It seems to be solid, but we may add additional support if needed.