We use many posts and stakes made of wood, plastic and steel. I had been looking for cane toppers for them, because they may have a risk of hurting us with their sharp ends, however, I couldn't find nice looking and economical ones.
So, I decided to make them by myself. I found a wooden sphere diameter of that is four, five and six centimeters on an online-shop. They are parts of building blocks for kids.
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| Wooden spheres sold at a online shop |
I bought 4 cm spheres, and made a 2.5 cm-long hole by using an electric drill.
Then, I painted them blue or brown.
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| Paint on the balls is drying on short bamboos. They look like small alium flowers, don't they? :) |
These simple sphere-shape cane toppers are mainly used to cover the top of reinforcing bars. They look ornamental in the garden, especially blue ones.
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| Rods supporting metal mesh for peonies |
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| The framework of the net covering blueberry trees |
Brown spheres are discreet. They are used when they are expected not to stand out.
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| In the main garden (supporting a new shoot of rose) |
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| In the kitchen garden (standard rose with tomato) |
Dear Poirot
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea and much prettier than the green plastic cane toppers you can buy. They look lovely in the garden, doing a very important job.
Best wishes
Ellie
Dear Ellie
DeleteOne cane topper costs just 150 yen (less than one pound) to make. In addition, DIY is enjoyable!