Can you use rebar as plant stakes?
by Smb228
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I heard copper pipe is bad for plants and was wondering if the same is true for rebar.
6 answers
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Nicki Petruzzella Kerns
on May 18, 2018
I hadn't thought of using rebar as plant stakes. They are heavy but certainly sturdy. I wonder if using some sort of sealer would help protect the plants and soil. Interesting idea! -
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AmAtHome
on May 18, 2018
You could use PVC to be safe. I don't know that there is anything harmful about copper pipes, as you see it's even one suggestion in this article about stakes for gardening: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/ideas-homemade-garden-stakes-40814.html -
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Jacquie
on May 18, 2018
i have used hangers, chop sticks, and leftover rebar for plant stakes with no harm to the plants. -
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Bijous
on May 18, 2018
Are you kidding me? Rebar is my all time go-to for staking everything in the garden, trellises, plants, you name it. I even spray paint it! Go for it! -
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Don33440153
on May 18, 2018
old curtain rods -
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Smb228
on May 18, 2018
Thank you so much for your answers. I made tomato trellises with rebar and then got to thinking , “I hope it’s ok for the plants”. I guess I won’t rip them out. Haha.
Nicki Petruzzella Kerns
on May 18, 2018
AmAtHome
on May 18, 2018
Jacquie
on May 18, 2018
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