While many plants can grow perfectly fine in nature, lots of garden plants need you to provide them some support to grow better.
It's not that hard to do - in most cases you just need a stable stick and a rope, so you can help your plant to grow vertically.
But why do plants even need this?
Tall Plants
Some plants, especially tall ones like tomatoes or sunflowers, can get really heavy as they grow. Without support, they might bend or even fall over.
Wind
Strong winds can push plants around, especially if they have big leaves or flowers. Support structures keep them steady, so they don't get damaged.
Heavy Fruits
Plants that produce heavy fruits, like cucumbers or pumpkins, might have branches that droop because of the weight.
Support helps these branches stay up.
Climbers
Certain plants, like beans or grapes, like to climb.
They need something to hold onto as they grow upwards, and that's where trellises or fences come in handy.
Healthy Growth
When plants are supported, they can grow healthier because they get more sunlight and air circulation, which can prevent diseases.
Conclusion
Selection has made many plants very nutritious and delicious, but now it's sometimes hard for them to carry their weight, especially in harsh weather conditions.
Therefore, it's up to you to help your plants - and they will thrive!
