| Rope or wire through hose is not a good way to stake or anchor a tree or shrub. A wide strap is the best solution. It can be mesh, fabric, rubber, etc., but it just needs to be wide. Wrapping the trunk is not a good idea, unless you intend to do it for a very short period of time. Be sure to give your plant some room to sway a bit in the breeze. It needs to do so in order to bruild up a strong trunk and root system. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Staking example
