Tying down to bench

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Wondering what people do to tie down pots to keep from blowing over in wind. Specifically nursery pots that have lighter substrate. I have bricks and rocks around some which work decently but had couple blow off today with winds especially as trees get taller.
 
Wondering what people do to tie down pots to keep from blowing over in wind. Specifically nursery pots that have lighter substrate. I have bricks and rocks around some which work decently but had couple blow off today with winds especially as trees get taller.

Bungie cords
 
I just started using rubber tarp straps for my larger, sail shaped trees and the tall literatis in small pots. A bit more expensive than regular bungee cords but they should last for years outside (I hope). They come in different sizes, too.
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A wise man once told me to use wire to secure pots to the bench, and it works really well. He also sneaks into his neighbor's yard to collect moss., so watch out! :)
 
I bolt them to the bench but I'm in the city and my trees are visible from the sidewalk
 
I put a few small screws in each of the spots I put my trees on my bench and run two thin wires over the pots and strap them down. It works great but isn’t the most beautiful solution. I wouldn’t mind finding a more attractive option. Not a big fan of bungies
 
A wise man once told me to use wire to secure pots to the bench, and it works really well. He also sneaks into his neighbor's yard to collect moss., so watch out! :)
I'm still using the rubber coated wire in spots but the rubber straps stretch/are adjustable and I'm able to secure nice pots without worrying about damaging them, and the attached metal hooks allows them to be firmly secured on multiple types of benches and stands, like the cement block pedestals I have for specimens.
 
Bungee cords and eye hooks as stated. of my night temps turn. It's easy to move them into the greenhouse.

That said...my neagari JBP since in the Bigei pot...I struggled with. I ended up securing the pot with wire...and attaching bungee cords to it. Still allows me to move it off the bench in a quick fashion if need be.
 
I'm still using the rubber coated wire in spots but the rubber straps stretch/are adjustable and I'm able to secure nice pots without worrying about damaging them, and the attached metal hooks allows them to be firmly secured on multiple types of benches and stands, like the cement block pedestals I have for specimens.
You attach metal hooks to concrete blocks as well as wood? I do like idea of hooks to add to vs just wire wrapped around bench which is what I did with couple trees. Any pics of this?
 
Homedepot nylon ropes cross loop underneath the bench.
 
You attach metal hooks to concrete blocks as well as wood? I do like idea of hooks to add to vs just wire wrapped around bench which is what I did with couple trees. Any pics of this?
I'm at work so this is the best I have right now. The metal hooks that you can't see in the image hook underneath the exposed edge of blocks that were staggered as the pedestal was built... you can see pedestals in the background here. It's the tension on the hook that holds it in place rather than any mechanical attachment but so far, so good. Fwiw, if I'm anticipating a high wind event, all my suspect trees are going on the ground. This just gives me some peace of mind.
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I'm at work so this is the best I have right now. The metal hooks that you can't see in the image hook underneath the exposed edge of blocks that were staggered as the pedestal was built... you can see pedestals in the background here. It's the tension on the hook that holds it in place rather than any mechanical attachment but so far, so good. Fwiw, if I'm anticipating a high wind event, all my suspect trees are going on the ground. This just gives me some peace of mind.
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Beautiful trees you have👍
 
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