Supporting your plants is crucial for their health. Unsupported stems can bend and break, and cause leaves to rest on the ground. Similarly, if plants do not grow upright, it can reduce airflow, particularly where many plants are being grown in the same area. All of these make it easier for diseases to infect the plants, potentially stunting their growth, if not killing them. Supported plants also take up less space as they utilise the vertical space in your garden. This is ideal for gardeners who have small gardens, or just a balcony or patio, as it allows them to grow more different plants in the same space.