LST in smart pots?

I use heavy thread like upholstery thread and a large needle to basically stitch a loop through the edge where I want a tie. No sewing skills required; in, around the plant, out, tie the ends together as tight as you need.

 

you could also loop a line of whatever around the lower third of the smart pot and tie down to that
 
no tools needed, just string

 

 
 
Used by aggressive LST'ers the grow world over
 
http://www.lowes.com/pd_172729-388-90924_0__?productId=3017542&Ntt=velcro+straps&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dvelcro%2Bstraps&facetInfo=
 
 
The 'hook' side of the Velcro will stick directly to a fabric pot. You can join them together for different lengths. Buy 2 packs as you will find a multitude of uses for these handy little ties.

 

I poke little holes at the rim of the pot where I need to put strings..very simple lol
 
@IMgreen that's a really smart idea. I will use it, much quicker than my previous way.

 

One way that works really well is to use jumbo paper clips with the straps I shared. Take a jumbo clip and do a half twist. Fit one loop thru the slot of the velcro strips, place the other loop around the branch. Pull down and fasten the hook side to the fabric pot. Volia!

 

I use a combination of Velcro and sprinkler steaks. Sprinkler steaks come in handy when really small.

http://store.rainbird.com/product/detail/A50708B.aspx

 

Just cut the Velcro into thin strips dude, problem solved.
Bham


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I use a hole punch and pipe cleaners.
 
And the occasional hooked piece of #14 solid wire.
 

 

 

This is what I use. The only problem I ran into last time was I had so many that it got kinda hard to water. This time I made a scrog net out of pvc and string.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/45-ft-Plant-Tie-91384/202261952/

Solo

 

I use tomato cages and anchor to them. Works just fine. Like the other way's I saw above too. 

 

You should definitely check out my journal then. B)

 

Safety pins and gardening wire. I don't even close them. If you put the wire on the end that clasps together it makes a "hook" without closing it, that can easily be moved as needed

 

me too, I use the lower ring when they are small and the bigger one when they get bigger, works great.
Also the squared wire fencing stuff works good too, just get a good pair of dykes to go through them and shape em to whatever you want, those also stick in the soil better too if you have a freshly transplanted plant. I leave a little "barb" on the wire to hold in the soil better.
I've used a stapler and small gauge wire also. Easy with smart pots.
Or I've also used just the green wire they sell in spools for plant ties and then take the plastic off the ends to poke them throught the smartpot fabric.
You can do all kinds of stuff with smarties
haven't done the Velcro yet, I like that one.
Reminds me of my "experiment" I made a slice down the side of a couple 2 or 3 gallon (can't remember which) smartpots so I could transplant them easier. made a fancy Velcro strip down the side and everything.
Mental note... smart pots are great for everything EXCEPT transplanting.
That's why I go straight from my plastic ones  to my 12/15 smarties

 

I've used binder clips and holes made with a hole punch. I prefer the hole punch. Binder clips are great at first but then quickly become a mess of wire and clips when it's time to transplant. The hole punch is more work up front but cleaner over all. The clips do and will get nasty and rusty.

Then I use tomatoe cages when they are in flower. Would love some kind of portable cage/container setup, wouldn't be hard to setup, but i veg under T5's so the height becomes an issue if I'm using tomatoe cages in veg.