Twist ties made for garden plants are sold at nurseries and online at about $7 for a 16-foot roll are the best way to hold stems. The ties have metal wire inside soft plastic, which protects the stems from damage.

What can I use to tie down plants?

Twist ties made for garden plants are sold at nurseries and online at about $7 for a 16-foot roll are the best way to hold stems. The ties have metal wire inside soft plastic, which protects the stems from damage.

Should I tie my plants?

Find out how to tie-in plants, in our practical How-to guide. Tying in climbers, tall perennials and trained shrubs and fruit bushes needs to be done when the stems are soft and pliable. When shoots are growing quickly in spring and summer, they may have to be tied in to their support once a week.