Plant tying is an essential aspect of garden care that promotes healthy growth, prevents damage, and improves yield. At Ecolandscape Studio, we believe that selecting the right materials for plant support is crucial. In this article, we share expert tips to help you choose the best plant tying solutions to ensure your plants receive the proper support.
Why Tie Plants?
Tying plants serves several important functions for their growth and development:
- It helps direct the plant’s growth in the desired direction, maintaining its shape.
- Prevents deformation of stems and branches.
- Reduces the risk of damage from strong winds or the weight of the fruit.
- Provides additional stability for tall, climbing plants, and young trees.
Without proper support, plants can break, bend, or twist, which slows their growth and affects their yield. For example, tomatoes, grapes, and other plants without support quickly lose their shape, and their fruits may fall to the ground, where they are susceptible to rotting and infections. For indoor plants, tying helps maintain their shape and prevents damage to their stems.
Additionally, proper tying improves air circulation, ensures adequate light for plants, and reduces the risk of fungal diseases.
Popular Materials for Plant Tying
There is a wide range of materials available for plant tying, and at Ecolandscape Studio, we recommend choosing the most effective and safe options that will provide the necessary support for your plants.
Kembryk is a soft polymer tube that is perfect for securing young trees and shrubs. It doesn’t constrict the stem, allowing the plant to grow freely without restriction. It is ideal for climbing plants that change their direction of growth and for young saplings that need delicate yet reliable support.
Wire is a universal and frequently used material for plant tying. At Ecolandscape Studio, we recommend choosing wire coated with plastic or a special paper strip, such as products from Stocker. This type of wire is safe for plants, does not cause damage, and decomposes in the soil over time, making it environmentally friendly. Wire is perfect for tying vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and beans, as well as other plants that require firm support.
Twine and ropes are some of the oldest and most reliable methods of tying plants. We recommend using natural jute twine, which effectively holds stems in place while decomposing over time, making it an environmentally safe option. Twine is particularly useful in greenhouses, where fast and safe fixation of tall plants is required. It is also ideal for vertical gardening.
Modern clips and hoops provide a quick and convenient way to tie plants. At Ecolandscape Studio, we recommend using Cordioli rubber fasteners, which stretch as the plant grows, ensuring no damage to the stems. These fasteners are reusable, making them a great long-term investment.
For thicker branches and young trees, we recommend Agrario plastic hoops, which offer reliable fixation and stable support for plants.
How to Choose the Right Plant Tying Material?
Proper plant tying is crucial for healthy plant development. When selecting the right materials for tying, several factors need to be considered: the type of plant, its size, and the growing conditions. Each material has its own unique characteristics, and combining them correctly will provide the necessary support for your plants.
For environmentally conscious gardeners, we recommend choosing natural and safe materials, such as jute twine, which fully decomposes in the soil.
A Lesson from Our Founder’s Experience
Our founder and CEO, Martin Palma, recalls a moment from one of his first projects when he used metal wire to tie grapevines. After some time, he noticed that the wire was cutting into the plant stems, leading to damage and stunted growth. This experience served as an important lesson, and since then, he has always preferred softer and more flexible materials like plastic or twine for tying.
This lesson formed the foundation of Ecolandscape Studio’s approach, and now we recommend to our clients only safe and durable tying materials to avoid plant damage and ensure healthy growth.
Plant Tying as an Essential Part of Garden Care
Tying plants is not just a way to maintain order in the garden, but also a necessary step to ensure proper growth and development. At Ecolandscape Studio, we recommend carefully selecting tying materials to ensure plants receive the support they need.
As Martin Palma says: «Choosing the right tying materials is key to healthy plant growth. Make sure your plants get the support they need, and they will reward you with healthy growth and fruitful yields.»
We are always ready to help you choose the best tying materials for your plants, ensuring they grow healthy and productive.
