I need to secure a few pots down...care to share photos how you do yours

[Mellow Mullet]

For what it's worth, here are a few pictures. Nothing fancy or pretty, but highly functional.

John

 

[Vin]

For what it's worth, here are a few pictures. Nothing fancy or pretty, but highly functional.

John

I see your Curly Leaf Thingy Azalea is doing well.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Yes, it is. It just got a shampoo, cut and dry. I finally managed to keep a cutting from it green for most of a year. If all goes well, at the end of summer you will have one, too.

 

[Cadillactaste]

For what it's worth, here are a few pictures. Nothing fancy or pretty, but highly functional.

John

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Thanks John...I'm not looking for looks...just protection while I'm away.

What is the name of the curly leaf tree? It's an azalea!?! Really cool looking! How cold hardy are they?

 

[JudyB]

Do you think Judy would care for them in your absence? Just a thought.

I'd be happy to do just that if Darlene could arrange transport for them!

 

[Cadillactaste]

I'd be happy to do just that if Darlene could arrange transport for them!

Thanks Judy, we head up to family tomorrow since they are closer to the airport...I've last minute things and no additional time to do transport. But that is awfully kind of you! Thanks for the offer.

 

[JudyB]

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You might want to slip a piece of hose under that wire in this pic, it looks like it might want to start cutting into the bark.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Thanks John...I'm not looking for looks...just protection while I'm away.

What is the name of the curly leaf tree? It's an azalea!?! Really cool looking! How cold hardy are they?

It is a satsuki azalea, "Shimo no tusuki" or "frost of the moon", as I have been told. It has light pink flowers that are really beautiful. I don't know how cold tolerant it is, I leave it out all winter here, in Mobile, AL, unless we get a late frost. It gets brought in then to protect the flowers and buds.

John

 

[Vin]

Yes, it is. It just got a shampoo, cut and dry. I finally managed to keep a cutting from it green for most of a year. If all goes well, at the end of summer you will have one, too.

Awesome!

 

[Tieball]

On short temporary situations I place large rocks around trees. Rocks about a little smaller than a bowling ball. Rocks are abundant where I live though.

 

[Cadillactaste]

It is a satsuki azalea, "Shimo no tusuki" or "frost of the moon", as I have been told. It has light pink flowers that are really beautiful. I don't know how cold tolerant it is, I leave it out all winter here, in Mobile, AL, unless we get a late frost. It gets brought in then to protect the flowers and buds.

John

Sounds like it may not like northern locations...I will just admire your updates on this number. Thanks!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thanks for all the helpful advice...I feel confident that my pots are secure. At least the ones I was concerned about.

 

[GrimLore]

Thanks for all the helpful advice...I feel confident that my pots are secure. At least the ones I was concerned about.

Travel well and Safe!

Grimmy

 

[Paulpash]

Clear twist ties - unobtrusive and effective:

http://www.amazon.com/65ft-Clear-Plastic-Twist-Cutter/dp/B006L2BYWE

 

[Vinnie Charity]

I have a mistletoe ficus in a tall, narrow cascade pot that is an absolute pain to keep on the bench. Are there any "invisible" ways of keeping it on the bench? It will be going inside soon but until then, it would be nice to have options.

I'm thinking of building a box with a wide base so I can move the tree and such...