Product Reviews and Ratings - Flower Supports - Coil Support from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 40 ratings)

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Twisting vines like morning glories and pole beans are perfectly suited to these tall, springy spiral plant supports. We've also used them to gently support hollyhocks, trumpet lilies and even tomatoes. Made of powder-coated steel wire, these trellises take only seconds to set up, and they fold flat for easy storage.

Ideal support for vining plants

Sold individually

Choice of Blue, Red or Green (open the menu to see the colors currently available)

More information for the Coil Support

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.6 stars

(based on 40 reviews)

69% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(32), Durable(14), Easy to store(24), Effective(18), Simple to use(25)

Cons:

Difficult to use(5), Doesn't work(4), Flimsy(11), Poor design(7)

Best Uses:

Containers(5), Decorative(14), Flower gardens(25), Landscaping(10), Vegetable gardens(16)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(32), Getting started(5)

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

twist of color for added interest

By kathy18951

from upperbucks, PA on 6/22/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

more interest for the garden!

Shows off the clematis

By baubles757

from SE Nebraska on 6/21/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Super easy to set up and store. Like the hot pink color!

Add a bit of whimsy to the garden, but

By Novice Farmer

from Morriston, Fla on 6/16/2010

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store

Cons:

Poor Design

Best Uses:

Decorative

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I was very excited to get the coil supports, I wanted to add more color to the landscape, so I purchased blue and two red. I was disappointed that the red was not a true red and the blue was more periwinkle, than blue. The installation of the supports was a nightmare. Nothing holds them in place. I had dug down about a foot in the soil, placed the coil, used the one spike sent and the several other long garden staples added the dirt on top and it still sprang up, pulling everything with it. Only the included spike stayed in place. Needless to say I am VERY disappointed with this product, which sits in my garden shed.

Off color coil support

By Jeff

from Cleveland, OH on 5/7/2010

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Coil Support:

Not sure of the pros and cons yet. A little difficult to set up, needed extra anchor to secure coil properly. Green coil support is actually a yellowly mustard color.

Works great

By Bevy

from Ohio on 7/2/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I am using this to grow morning glories on and it has worked very well they are vining around it and it looks very nice.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Cute but flimsy

By Edible Landscaper from SE Minn on 6/24/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Flimsy

Best Uses:

Decorative

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I bought this to support a tomato plant near my front door. I wanted something attractive - and sturdy. The coil support is cute (though the "red" is more of a deep salmon) but it doesn't provide a lot of support. The vertical spine of the coil is made of two pieces and it seems weak where they join. The coils are loose and floppy. I think they's support something light like morning glories - but they'll just float around a tomato. I drove a long piece of rebar in to support mine and will just leave the coil there to look cute.

Think Twice before ordering

By Mr Aardvark

from Washilngton DC on 6/15/2009

Cons:

Flimsy, Poor Design

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Colour was NOT green as ordered, more yellow. One of the coils was coiled the wrong way. And try to correct that. The uprights are like five feet of hollow pencil divided into three segments. They are very flimsy. The small screws that connect the segments do not keep the upright straight but almost guarantee it will bend at the connection. And, it seems the tip off to a quality product is that an extra screw or whatever is included. No extra screws with these products. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I love it

By Gracywoods

from Austin, TX on 6/3/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Looks great, Simple To Use

Cons:

Color not as pictured

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Great for vines

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I just installed this to support a Trumpet Vine and I like the way it looks so much I ordered two more and my neighbor wants one. It adds a really interesting dimension in the yard. It hasn't been up too long so I don't know yet how it will weather. However, I installed the center support pole deeply in the ground and it seems very sturdy so I not expecting winds, etc. to disturb it. I ordered the green color and it's a soft yellow not green, but still attractive.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Exceeded my expectations!

By Tawny

from St. Augustine, Fl on 6/1/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

My pole beans are scampering right up the coils. Assembly was a cinch and they look attractive in the garden. I will be buying more of these.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Don't Buy the green one

By Laura

from Hilbert, WI on 5/26/2009

Pros:

Easy to Store

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Flimsy, More Yellow than green, Poor Design, Ugly color

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I am using it for Pole Beans but I believe it will not be tall enough for the beans.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Colorful Coil

By Outdoor Gin

from Florida on 5/8/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Plants not tall enough to go up spiral. Waiting patiently.

Fun&Inexpensive support for small Clems

By Cynthia

from Maryland on 4/25/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use

Cons:

Needs additional staples

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I like the visual lightness of these. Pefect for shorter/younger Clematis. The red is really a hot pink, which is what I prefer anyway, but these could painted any color. Really great price for fun support.

Fun and nice for the garden.

By M and M

from New Mexico on 4/6/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Decorative

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I grew my morning glories on one last year and ordered 3 for my mother's birthday recently.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

bumper crop of tomatoes on the ground

By WI gardener from Madison WI on 4/5/2009

Cons:

Flimsy, Ineffective

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Could not handle the load of our fully loaded tomato vines.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

blue nice, green/ugly color, HUGE

By charliemom

from san luis obispo, ca on 11/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I'm keeping them, although only using top half of one. Purchased for indoor plants and they are very large. Difficult to stabilize on my indoor pots. The green is a puky (imo) opinion color.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Doesn't do well in windy conditions.

By Yellow Rose

from Dallas, TX on 9/23/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Flimsy, Poor Design

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Cute, easy to put up and easy to store, but a little flimsy. It tends to get blown over in some our our windy conditions here in north Texas. Might do better in a protected area.

coil support

By sg

from los angeles, ca on 9/23/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Containers, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I love that this support stores flat.
I would prefer a different color, like green or blue, do not care for this gold color.

coil support

By geb

from burke, va on 8/29/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

took care of the annoying Morning Glorys that were strangling everything else.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Useless

By mariluscamp

from rockford, IL on 8/28/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Flimsy, Ineffective, Poor Design

Best Uses:

Decorative

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

If you like your tomato plants on the ground and have nothing better to do than waste time daily trying to stake fully grown and loaded plants, then spend your hard-earned cash on this attractive but useless item.

attractive and functional

By Jeanne

from central PA on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I'm using these supports for vining flowers and vegetables. They are easy to set up and take down, and I like the way they look before and during the plant growth. The colors are an added attraction.

Christmas tree

By sandi the plant nut

from plano, tx on 8/7/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Versatile

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Holidays, Vegetable Gardens

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

my husband is going to attach lights and set up as a christmas tree.

Love the support, Red is pink

By Daisy

from Jacksonville, Florida on 8/4/2008

Pros:

Durable, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Red is more a pink color

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I love the coil support for my passion vines that just pop up in my garden. I wanted a vibrant red to help attract the butterflies and hummingbirds, but the color is pale, almost pink, not vibrant

Coil Supports

By Maggie

from Sherborn, MA on 7/21/2008

Pros:

Versatile

Cons:

Difficult to Store, Difficult To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

These coils are much larger than I had expected. They are also difficult to use because of the coil tension - I needed to stake them down, and after several months, they are still too "springy". They seem to be working, though.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

works great

By Doc

from Wheat Ridge on 7/15/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I have used them for both vine beans and butternut squash. They work best with the light weight veggies.

awesome bean stock support!

By k gardner

from Denver, CO on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Beans love it, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile, Very nice looking

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

good product and attractive

Coil Supports

By Rocky

from Fostoria, Ohio on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Versatile

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

We have been looking for attractive supports to contribute attention to the vegie garden. We ordered the coil supports and also the teepees, and we couldn't be happier. We were so impressed that we bought them as presents for friends and family members.

Add interest and color to your garden

By Mary

from Wabasha MN on 7/12/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

An attractive way to grow beans in your front yard!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

So cool!

By Mom with Active Kids

from Suffolk, VA on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

These supports get so many compliments from everyone in our neighborhood. They are bright and cheerful (color does differ a bit from catalog picture) and unlike anything else. They add variation to the gardens and are just fun to have around and they've held up through some pretty hard wind this summer.

I will buy more of these next year.

By Have none

from Cartersville Georgia on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Innovative, Simple To Use, Space saver, Versatile

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I will buy more of these for my garden next year. I would like to try and raise cucumbers on them and use the space I save from the cucumbers for other things. I have limited space. I am using it for pole beans this year and it is terrific.

Hollyhock Heaven!

By Pat

from Chicago, IL on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Awesome support for tall hollyhocks. They look funky before the hocks are tall, and with just a little adjusting to keep the stems inside the hoops, they disappear when the hocks are tall and keep the plants tall and straight and glorious! I'm so glad I found these - they are PERFECT!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Looks better than it functions.

By Chick P

from Middletown, NJ on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I tried 2 of these because I loved the concept and design and colors. Normally I would make my own teepee for pole beans and sugar snap peas.
The pole beans are doing OK right now. The sugar snap peas on this are a disaster. Constantly falling over and destroying the plants.
I think it should only be for flowers such as morning glories, sweet peas and a like. That is what I will do with them next year.
They are OUT OF My VEGGIE GARDEN!
My suggestion would also be to make the center pole heftier. Currently it is way to wimpy and flimsy.
I would not buy this again as it is now. Would consider it if it were sturdier because I still like the concept.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Good looking, not enough stability.

By ridge runner

from Shbg. Pa on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store

Cons:

Flimsy, Poor Design

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Light weight vines

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I had planned on using the support for mini pumpkins but it is not stable/suitable for a heavy vine. Things I like is it is good looking in the garden and easy to collapse to store. It is tricky to set up. Great idea, poor design.

whimsical and colorful

By Cat on a hot tin roof

from Fort Wayne, In on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I love the colorful coils in the garden they're great for climbing beans and flower vines.

Easy set up; looks great in the garden!

By Anne

from Morgantown, WV on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Bought both the blue and the green. They look wonderful in my garden and are happily supporting blue and pink morning glories. A great buy!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Disappointing Results

By Marvin's Gardens

from Papillion, NE on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Flimsy, Ineffective, Poor Design

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

The advertisements show a better picture than the actual product. The wire coil is somewhat flimsy and the support rod is difficult to install so that it will stay centered. It is not very stable for holding plants. It acts more like a spring than a coil. I used it as a rose support but it was barely adequate.

Beautiful product!!

By Marilyn

from Manhattan Beach, CA on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Product does not work well with tomato plants but I could see it working with almost anything "lighter"! A beautiful, graceful and colorful product!!

Cool!

By Plantie

from Kennewick, WA on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

This works great with my clematis!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Crazy for Coils

By Katrina

from Hampton, GA on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Decorative, Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I was looking for a new way to support my pole beans when I found the coil supports. They were beyond easy to assemble and have proved to be very sturdy. I ordered both red and blue and they add a touch of color and whimsy and are exactly what I wanted.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not as stable as I had hoped.

By Sarah

from charlotte nc on 7/8/2008

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Flimsy

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

Product was really unstable and I was disappointed as compared to other products I have purchased.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not for my polebeans

By eli

from brooklyn on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Easy to Store, Simple To Use

Cons:

Ineffective

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Coil Support:

I tried the coil support with pole beans, but it doesn't seem well suited to how they want to climb. They have no problem climbing the center support, but aren't using the coil part no matter how I try to coax them. Bamboo poles are cheaper, easier, and work better.

I'll try the coil for my passionflower or maybe morning glory next season. Maybe those will like it better.

Customer Reviews about the Coil Support at Gardener's Supply Company