Make Wooden Tomato Cages

If you don't mind replacing your tomato cages every year, you can try making some wooded ones!

Steps

 * 1) Choose some wood in the form of 1/2' thick wooden stakes in the lengths of 6 ft and 1 ft.
 * 2)  Lay 2 of the taller stakes down and lay some of the shorter stakes across them like a ladder and then nail them in place.
 * 3) Repeat the process for the next 6 taller stakes.
 * 4) Take the ladder like constructs and attach where the edges meet.
 * 5)  Cut the bottom of the long stakes at an angle to crate a point.
 * 6)  To finish press the cages into the ground where you will need them.

Tips

 * Use rot resistant wood for longer lasting cages.
 * Use stronger wood for better cages.
 * Avoid using wood treated with toxic chemicals because the chemicals may hurt the plants.
 * Use weather treated nails to avoid rusting.
 * Use smaller nails to avoid splitting the stakes.

Warnings

 * Use all tools safely and always wear gloves while nailing and cutting.

Things You'll Need

 * 8 six foot wooden stakes
 * 24 one foot stakes
 * Nails or method of attachment

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