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Post by Jasmine on Jan 25, 2010 22:00:05 GMT
I've just been looking at those too. They are a good height. They are almost worth a try at that price.
I'd also like the plastic storage bench that Argos do for up at the lottie. It locks so I could keep my tools in it.
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Post by Tig on Jan 25, 2010 23:16:56 GMT
Mine must be nearly 2 metres before plunging in the ground LG, and it isn't very wide tbh. I am very tempted to give them a try ... Jas I've seen those plastic storage boxes at DIY stores, and both times they were damaged. Also my son has one and someone tried to break into it and it cracked badly! I did consider getting one, but having seen what happened to his I'm not sure they are a good buy  x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 6, 2010 9:51:38 GMT
Well I went ahead and ordered the Obelisk's from Argos. I will get them on thursday and let you all know what they're like. I should have several immature Clematis plants this year (if they survive) and the oblisks should be fine for them.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 6, 2010 12:25:38 GMT
Only just caught up with this thread. Thanks for the info Tig - will have to think again about the storage bench. Let us know what you think about your new obelisks please LG
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 6, 2010 13:22:04 GMT
Will do of course Jasmine. |
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Post by Tig on Feb 6, 2010 15:26:36 GMT
When I was in town yesterday I spotted that Wilkinson had a single flat-packed silver coloured obelisk for £5.99p - OK if you just want one for some height. Can't wait to see what yours are like LG ... I nearly went and got some  x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 11, 2010 12:23:18 GMT
Well my Oblisks arrived about 10.30 this morning from Argos along with another order I put in. I'm well impressed. I've managed to get one of them put up and it's tall and sturdy. I've got it in the garden already with a 2 year old Clematis still in it's pot winding around it. They're definately a good buy at £12.99 for 2. Thanks for finding them Tig I'm glad you posted as I'd not have thought of looking there for them. |
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Post by Tig on Feb 12, 2010 20:17:51 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 13, 2010 6:37:18 GMT
;D Here you go, as you can see they're a good height as well as being sturdy. They'll look good with the Clematis growing up them. I've put the 3 Sieboldii around the bottom of the other one but I've left them in pots as they're only young.   |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 13, 2010 6:52:25 GMT
That's going to give you some good height in that corner LG Your snowdrops have clumped up well. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 13, 2010 7:43:41 GMT
They have indeed have'nt they, I have 2 further clumps as well as a few singles. ;D The other Oblisk is at the other end of the border and if the Clematis covers it I will be able to see it when I'm sitting at my pc. |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 13, 2010 10:33:35 GMT
Ah oops I was begging for Pics on another thread but here they are. Looking good LG and those snowdrops and crocus at their feet sing of Spring coming. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 13, 2010 11:33:15 GMT
It also makes an ideal holder for the bird food as you can see.  |
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Post by Tig on Feb 13, 2010 14:32:09 GMT
They are quite a good buy then LG - looking good and adding some height! Should look really stunning once the clems get going - I quite fancy Sieboldii OK I'm convinced I need some, they would look OK in the veg plots with peas and beans growing over them! x Tig |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 13, 2010 16:43:30 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 14, 2010 12:17:33 GMT
Gosh I'd not thought of using them for peas or beans Tig what a good idea. Be warned anyone who's thinking of getting them, 4 hands would be better than 2.  |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 12, 2015 17:24:43 GMT
bagpuss, Dutchy, Jasmine, Ladygardener, Jonah, Tig, Tig and LG, curious to know how well your Obelisks faired from 2010  My reason for asking is a few weeks ago I ordered 3 from Wilkos which are the tubular steel coated type like yours LG, mine are silver and I put one together today, quite impressed for £6 each. As someone mentioned back on this thread you could do with 2 pairs of hands to put them together  but if you keep your cool and are not in a rush its about a 45 minute job. Many moons ago I had a couple of tubular steel arches but found after a couple of years they rusted where they join and bent quite easily if they carried to much plant weight. I bought them to use in 3 tubs of sweet peas, these are what I've bought www.wilko.com/canes+supports/wilko-garden-obelisk-silver/invt/0298560 the plan is to hopefully store them in the shed or GH after use in effort to keep them for at least a few years.
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Post by Tig on Feb 12, 2015 20:46:27 GMT
That one in the photo was a much sturdier obelisk from Homebase, part tubular and part steel strips. It has lasted fine. I have several of the cheaper tubular ones and they do rust where the screws are over time. I have found they last longer if I have a can of spray hammerite or similar, give them a quick squirt round the joints and some up the legs that are going into the soil & they don't rust as quick. The last tubular arch I put up has virtually collapsed in less than two years (although that might be more to do with OH taking a tree down and dropping several weighty branches on it within a couple of months of me putting it together!)
The last two cheap tubular ones I got in the Argos sale (several years ago) are both OK, one is like the leaning tower of pisa at the moment but that is because Pauls Scarlet is far to heavy and has pushed the legs out of the ground.
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Post by theinsidegardener on Feb 12, 2015 22:07:07 GMT
Interesting post Chuckles, I like the silver obelisk. That's a good tip about the hammerite Tig. haha Ladygardener Just looking at this area of your garden, you need to upload a photo of now... it's a little different! I'll leave it to you to comment on the state of the obelisks now... |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 13, 2015 6:19:17 GMT
Jasmine, Tig, Ladygardener, Dutchy, Chuckles, theinsidegardener, I have to keep coming back to this pic of my bird feeding oblisk at the bottom of the garden. It's unrecognisable from how it is today. In the end I gave it over to the birds as you'll see from the pic I'll post later on. It's still standing and doing well. The other one that I used for the 3 Sieboldii Clems has had various things climbing up it until it keeled over last year. It has been recycled however, much to the disgust of my non gardening neighbour who does'nt like anything that grows over 30cm tall and that's pushing it.  The joints have rusted but I'll use that tip you gave Tig or spray a bit of something on it. I've got it in a large container with Clematis Princess Diana and some Cupani Sweetpea for this year. See Garden grips for the story there. gardenworld.proboards.com/post/new/5777
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 13, 2015 10:09:04 GMT
I am quite certain my obelisk were wood ones and they did me fine but I have changed the lottie and they were too big.
I do have new small iron ones which I bought second hand and they await the arrival of the Manx marvel toms . I'll post on Foliate about them and on the Manx thread once they get going.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 13, 2015 10:44:57 GMT
I have found they last longer if I have a can of spray hammerite or similar, give them a quick squirt round the joints and some up the legs that are going into the soil & they don't rust as quick. , Ladygardener, theinsidegardener, Dutchy, Thats a brilliant idea Tig thanks. As I was putting it together I had thought of smearing vaseline/spraying the joints with some oil to extend thier life, I was on limited time as usual and it was just a thought at the time . I'd also wondered about pushing a cane up the bits that go into the soil or bunging the hole with something to stop soil going up there. Definately some ideas to think about. I'm really chuffed with the look of the silver compared to the usual black or green theinsidegardener @theinsidegardenerand am quite tempted to get a few more. I do love the more natural looking obelisks especially the willow whips Jasmine, posted a pic of and I really really really love the new one that Geranium recently purchased  I look for second hand things I can use in the garden at the local auctions Dutchy, they did had some really nice metal ones on a stall last year at a garden show in Stratford, not to expensive either as I recall, maybe they will be there again this year. |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 13, 2015 12:04:22 GMT
I am very much à second hand person getting garden things cheap is à sport. Good Luck with yours Chuckles. |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 14, 2015 6:45:13 GMT
Chuckles, I'm glad you approve. It was much more expensive than the Gartmann ones I had before, but it should last me out and be strong enough to bear the weight of a rose and two clems.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 14, 2015 20:15:30 GMT
I am very much à second hand person  getting garden things cheap is à sport. Good Luck with yours Chuckles. I'm with you on that, gives me a right buzz Chuckles, I'm glad you approve. It was much more expensive than the Gartmann ones I had before, but it should last me out and be strong enough to bear the weight of a rose and two clems. For quality like that you do need to dig deep, (dig deep ) its really lovely and perfect for the job. |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 16, 2015 6:39:35 GMT
OH installed it, and I think the legs are sunk about 15 -20" down into the soil, Chuckles, which as it's very heavy, should be OK, I hope. |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 29, 2015 19:03:53 GMT
Jasmine, Tig, Ladygardener, Dutchy, theinsidegardener, Geranium, A couple of weeks ago I got one of my new Obelisks put together, as with most of these things it was a challenge took me about an hour  and I nearly chucked my dummy out several times I brushed vaseline in and around all the joints after erection in hope they weather better, forgot to bung up the leg bottoms but thought I can do that another time. Last week once I had got in the right frame of mind to do it I tackled the other 2 . Got all the bits laid out and smothered all the joints inside and out with vaseline. 1 1/2 hrs later job done. Have to say they are not difficult just fiddly. Well chuffed at how they look especially as they were only £6 each.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 30, 2015 5:40:45 GMT
You did well, Chuckles, no way can I put things together like that! Well done you. |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 30, 2015 13:28:49 GMT
You did well, Chuckles, no way can I put things together like that! Well done you. Thanks Geranium, its very satisfying when you have done it 2 have been used in large pots of sweatpeas either side of the GH one is outside the pot the other in it.   The 3rd I've used for my Princess Diana clematis in the garden, looks a bit bent in the photo but it isn't . I would definately get them again  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 30, 2015 14:23:33 GMT
They look great Chuckles, Jenny bought me Princess Diana Clematis this year too and I have it in a pot about the size you have your sweetpea in with an oblisk inside it like in your pic.  |
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but if you keep your cool and are not in a rush its about a 45 minute job. Many moons ago I had a couple of tubular steel arches but found after a couple of years they rusted where they join and bent quite easily if they carried to much plant weight.
getting garden things cheap is à sport.
and I nearly chucked my dummy out several times