A few weeks ago I shared my new container garden. In the end pots we planted two different tomato vines. Hoping they would grow {and they are} I knew I would need to pick up a few tomato cages to hold them up, but I just wanted something different.
So I decided to make something different!
I made these using 3/4" square dowels, 2 sticks of 3/4" scribe moulding, and paint stirs. I originally intended for these to be three sided, but a builder mistake lead them to be two sided, but I still think they look great and will do the job!
First I measured the scribe moulding to the size I was wanting. I thought 24" would would out great. So I measured and then cut all my scribe. Then I laid out all of the pieces to be spray painted.
Meanwhile, I cut down all the of the chevron lattice {the paint sticks} to size. I used a jig to measure out all of the pieces before cutting two at a time with my miter box.
Then I laid them out to be spray painted. I chose some fun bright colors to go with my colorful pots.
Using the scribe as the middle chevron support I attached the chevron lattice pieces with my air gun.
Then I measured for placement of them on the dowels. I left enough leg to be sunk down into the soil... about 9".
Then I stapled the chevron lattice to the sides. Now if I really wanted to make them 3 sided, then I should have attached the chevron lattice to the corners of the dowels. Next time... HA!
Simple, fun, and colorful! Can you see the small yellow flower? It will be a tomato soon! I am hoping for so many more!
Now it is your turn! Link up your outdoor building projects! I can't wait to see what you all have been working on! And be sure to check back next week to see some of the links I will feature!
16 comments:
Beautiful! I had been thinking the same thing...tomato cages are so ugly! Unless you pay $15.00 a pop for a pink vinyl one...not! You are so clever! xo wendy
those are TOO cool.
ps- have my post set for 6 am tomorrow morning. :)
Those are the best tomato cages I've seen! So creative and I love the colors!
I absolutely love these! Leave it to you to figure out how to make them chevron! Love it! Putting the final touches on my project and coming back to link up!
How cool!! This makes me feel a little sorry for my tomatoes and their cages.
You are so creative that you can make even tomato cages look good. I would have NEVER thought to do this and I love it. The colors you used are so fun!
Super cute...love your container garden. The new cages add so much color and fun to your backyard!
These are so cool Tiffany! I love how bright and fun they are!
So flippin cute! And I love how they tie all the pots together. (green) thumbs up! :)
Oh my, those are awesome! I just went out and bought trellises for my cherry tomatoes - who knew there was such a great project coming our way?
Cute idea! Love the colour!
Cutest tomato cages EVER!
Oh my goodness this is adorable! What a fun thing to incorporate into your yard!
wow - what a fun idea - looks like a lot of work but has sooo much great impact....love your color coordinated but fun pots!
These are awesome! I may need to copy this - I have the plain old wire stakes on mine right now -yours are way cooler!
What a great idea, and a perfect Summer color scheme. Thanks or thinking this up!
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