Construct allium inspired garden stakes

by Debra Anchors

Allium inspired garden spheres

The showy flowers of allium bloom in early summer and carry a sweet, pungent scent.  If you garden outside of USDA Zones 4-7, or in a state that prohibits the growth of allium, you can obtain the illusion of the plant by creating spheres carrying their form.

• Form chicken wire around a hard ball, such as a bocce ball or croquet ball. 
• Paint each sphere, using an outdoor spray paint that will protect against rust.
• Using a permanent bonding adhesive, attach the globes to garden stakes.

Note:  For convenience, I have embedded links into the text that will take you to the products used in this project.

Recycle, upcycle and do it yourself? Absolutely! Have you upcycled something unique for your garden from recycled materials? Please share it with me so I can feature your creation here.

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Until next time -
Debra