Why didn’t I think of that? Gardening Department

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Those little bottles that cholesterol drinks come in are perfect for putting over the tops of canes so you don’t poke your eyes out.

Sounds ideal. Up-ended garden pots don't really do the job because they can be knocked off too easily.
I have tennis balls rammed onto the ends of my canes.

Good idea! Whatever I put on the ends of canes I fill with mud first, as it dries it kind of helps to hold it on there. (Sometimes...)

Gonna use this- thanks!

Yes, they help with bird netting over canes as well. Good idea to fill 'em with mud.

Top tip!

Mud sounds a good idea, will stop any squatters from muscling in too.

We use tonic cans

I’m very much a novice but my chilli plants were being eaten and egg shells and coffee grounds didn’t help . I’ve made little tin foil rings and placed them round the base of the plant and they aren’t being nibbled now.