Plant supports

For my dahlia rows I've used my old electric fence that stopped working from my chicken keeping days -
Seems to work well - was cheap - and you can't see it as they leaf up more.




Anyway a back to the willow ones. Has anyone had a go? What sticks did you use?

Also a friend has a migwelder?? He did say I could use it but I need to use it in his garage. Are they worth a go to make some nicer looking supports? Maybe getting out of my league here - but I always assume I can do it

Re the mig welder Metal Inert Gas btw..........easy to use once amperage and wire speed is set up. I have two MIG welders but prefer stick welding MMA (Manual Metal Arc) my wrought iron work.I have a £300 order waiting to be delivered once I can get all the various sections I require ( stock is in short supply and changes daily) to make my fence along edge of front steps. I am also doing some sculptures and making some fancy indoor wrought iron wood stores for friends.
My main go-to is 12mm square bar with flat bar and other sections.


6mm round bar can be bent very easily by hand so you should be able to show your artistic flair with it if joined in sections. I remember Monty Don extolling its virtues in one of his gardening programmes.