Question: What is the best way to support my pole beans? I have been using twine but it is tedious to string each spring and must be replaced each year.

Answer: Some gardeners use heavy wire instead of twine, some use the premade string trellis netting, others use several poles lashed together teepee style, still others have used makeshift supports such as a large mesh "cattle panel" attached to sturdy posts. It's really a matter of personal preference and what is available.