Hi sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place.

The lo's have planted sunflowers and now they need garden canes to keep them upright. I am worried about the tops of the canes. I know you can buy cane guards infact I have found some on ebay for £1.50 for 10. I wondered is anyone had a great tip on what I can ut on the top for now. Something that doesnt look appealing to children and something that is likely to stay put.

Thanks in advance

I use plastic drinks bottles if we have to use canes for any reason. Cheap and they make a fab noise in the wind:D

I use plastic drinks bottles if we have to use canes for any reason. Cheap and they make a fab noise in the wind:D

Someone else said this to me.

Do the children not keep taking them off? I have a couple of pots on my decking that the children will be able to reach

upside down plant pots - the children could even paint sunflowers on them.
Old wellies look cute too.
Pingpong or ballpool balls work well but children might want to pull them off.

I just use very long canes , much too high for my eyes let alone mindees!

Someone else said this to me.

Do the children not keep taking them off? I have a couple of pots on my decking that the children will be able to reach

Mine don't but then I am a bit of a dragon;)

Fromage frai pots ie petite filous with blob of blue tack inside.:thumbsup: And if little ones go to remove them you say" no dont touch thank you" :)

i use a combination of pop bottles and ball pool balls.


all work well

children are told not to touch and then they stop trying.

mandy xx

painted pingpong balls....paint to blend in with the plants :D

xx

All great ideas. Thank you :thumbsup:

Got hundreds of ball pool balls so I may try that

Do people really cover the ends of canes? Never heard of that. Seems a bit extreme to me :blush:

thats a bit posh mookins:thumbsup:

Do people really cover the ends of canes? Never heard of that. Seems a bit extreme to me :blush:

Some of the canes I have are short and I need to use one in a pot on the decking (lo's sunflowers) where the children play. im a little bit over cautious :blush:

I have cane caps but have found the same as Dragonfly fromage frais pots and blue-tac works just as well.

Maybe a bit over cautious for some people but, If i didnt wear glasses i would be minus a eye:) Im clumsy and sometimes you just dont see things.