Tomato cages will smother your plants and collapse so use this trellis instead! #garden #trellis
26 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube video, Nicole Johnsey Burke demonstrates assembling an obelisk trellis with her mother, arguing that traditional tomato cages are ineffective because they smother plants and often collapse. She recounts a past client, John, whose tomato cages failed within a month, prompting her shift to trellises. Nicole explains that trellises allow multiple tomato plants to be supported and make tending easier since the plants grow on the outside rather than being confined. She highlights the simplicity of the trellis kit from her brand Rooted Garden, noting it ships ready-to-assemble and can be put together in about 20 minutes, promising a durable solution for a lifetime of productive gardening.










