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sjsc15sjsc15 Posts: 3
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I am looking for information where to buy metal circular or oblong plant surrounds that are ornamental (the surrounds) to protect some of my plants from being trampled on by ducks, pheasants etc.
Thank you for your help.

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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    I used metal hanging baskets upside down to protect my catmints from NDN's cat, pegged down with tent pegs.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    It's worth shopping around as prices and quality vary considerably.  Some suppliers I know of include Plant Supports UK, Leander Products, and that famous warehouse brand! (You could even make your own if you're DIY inclined!)
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited May 2023
    I've used an online company which sells the rusted iron ones. I'll see if I can find it.
    I presume that's the kind of thing you mean? 

    This is it:
    https://www.plantsupports.co.uk/
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sjsc15sjsc15 Posts: 3
    Thank you very much for all your help. 
    Fairygirl, I live in the Scottish Highlands also. Beautiful photo, thank you.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Which part are you in @sjsc15 - just roughly ? 
    That pic is Sgurr a' Mhaoraich up at Loch Quoich, from a few years ago. Had a lovely day :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sjsc15sjsc15 Posts: 3
    I live in the Cairngorm National Park.  Is it the Highlands though? West coast is more beautiful.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Can still be the Highlands generally, but the Gorms are mostly classed as the Grampians  :)
    It's a big area though - and much of it is Arctic tundra, so it can be very bleak.
    You're right though - west is best, but I'm slightly biased   ;)

    I've enjoyed a few Cairngorm hills though. Sgorr Gaoith from Glen Feshie was nice.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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