From experience using the garland, my best guess would be ONE 9’garland ought to be enough, the cages aren’t all that tall AND the fact that they taper. Same reasoning for the lights ONE box of 100 count. I am definitely making these, using the planters from my flowers!
I just made four of these with different sized cages that we had on hand. I used four $1.98 garlands on each. Full and lovely in our pedestal pots. Thanks for a great idea!
Looking for the garlands! The only one I can find at Wal*Mart or on Amazon are the ones that are what my mom used to call bottle brush … same length needles all the way around… the ones you have used seem to be a little bit more realistic looking.
I too used Walmart’s garland. I noticed this past week, at Michael’s Craft, that their garland looks a bit different than Walmart’s. You might like the look if you’ve a Michael’s nearby..
CampClem 
I want to make the Christmas tree out of the tomato cage, and any other things to make Christmas things with
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So cute! Very creative!
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I love this idea!!!
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So cute! How many 9 ft garlands and boxes of lights are used on each tree?
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Here’s the full post that has the number of garlands and lights and all the how-to details 🙂 https://campclem.com/2012/12/05/how-to-make-tomato-cage-garland-inexpensive-topiary-trees/
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From experience using the garland, my best guess would be ONE 9’garland ought to be enough, the cages aren’t all that tall AND the fact that they taper. Same reasoning for the lights ONE box of 100 count. I am definitely making these, using the planters from my flowers!
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Cheryl, thank you for chiming it! The number of garlands would depend on the size of the tomato cage… I used more than one; here’s the full post that has the number of garlands and lights and all the how-to details 🙂 https://campclem.com/2012/12/05/how-to-make-tomato-cage-garland-inexpensive-topiary-trees/
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I bet you could use the same idea for the grape vine trees. Thanks
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I am wondering about pot/planter size. Can someone share how big of a pot was used with a 3′ or 4′ tomato cage? Thanks!
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I’ve also used Deco-Mesh instead of garland. Pretty colors and bling!
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I love this !!! I have to get busy now !! Thank you for sharing this great idea !!
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I just made four of these with different sized cages that we had on hand. I used four $1.98 garlands on each. Full and lovely in our pedestal pots. Thanks for a great idea!
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Jana… where did you get your garlands??
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Looking for the garlands! The only one I can find at Wal*Mart or on Amazon are the ones that are what my mom used to call bottle brush … same length needles all the way around… the ones you have used seem to be a little bit more realistic looking.
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Jan, I’ve always gotten them at Walmart. They are each a long thick wire with little wire stems coming off it. Check out the full post for a picture of the packaging: https://campclem.com/2012/12/05/how-to-make-tomato-cage-garland-inexpensive-topiary-trees/
Best of luck!
g i n a
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I too used Walmart’s garland. I noticed this past week, at Michael’s Craft, that their garland looks a bit different than Walmart’s. You might like the look if you’ve a Michael’s nearby..
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Thanks y’all!! I will keep looking!! 🙂
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Just use any old garland and then fill in spots with yard trimmings. It makes a big difference. Making mine this weekend
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I made the tree, very easy. Used 3 9ft branch garlands, one set 100 clear lights, one tomato cage, bows I had at home. Total cost $25
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If you use the prelit garland it makes it a whole lot easier ! Put it on plug it in !!
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The garland do I need to fluff it or just use it as it comes ?
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I fluff a bit if it is flat
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Hi, Thanks for the helpful directions for tomato cage trees! I made two and they turned out so pretty! God bless you!
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