Yard Question

[Coolwater77]

I need some recommendations. This is the spot in my yard I have been placing my potted fig trees.
As you can see it is at an angle and I am in an elevated spot in my development. Problems I run into.
1 winds tend to blow over my pots
2 any suggestions on how to anchor the pots Down.
3 what are the advantages and disadvantages of planting my fig trees on this hill?

Any input would be appreciated. I usually get about 30-40 pots in that area.

 

[Jigfig]

If you have spare rebar you can make stakes and tie your pots off to them. Obvious advantage is your trees won’t flood if you get large amounts of rain

 

[Italian4u]

I need some recommendations. This is the spot in my yard I have been placing my potted fig trees.
As you can see it is at an angle and I am in an elevated spot in my development. Problems I run into.
1 winds tend to blow over my pots
2 any suggestions on how to anchor the pots Down.
3 what are the advantages and disadvantages of planting my fig trees on this hill?

Any input would be appreciated. I usually get about 30-40 pots in that area.

Drive some rebar into the ground on opposite ends and place your figs between the rods. Then use a cheap truck ratcheting strap/tie to encompass all the trees within that row to the rebar. Can also use a green metal T post. Make sure the strap is half way up the sides of the pots. When the wind blows it will try to blow it over and the strap will provide support and catch the tilt and prevent it from blowing over. If it’s super windy then you can use two straps. One closer to the bottom and the other closer to the top.

 

[bushdoctor82]

I place my potted trees on cut tree stumps and drive fence posts into the ground and secure with rope. With 40 pots, you may be better off using a trellis system @9ah-figlet and others use.

 

[Italian4u]

I place my potted trees on cut tree stumps and drive fence posts into the ground and secure with rope. With 40 pots, you may be better off using a trellis system @9ah-figlet and others use.

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That is a great looking tree what is it?

 

[bushdoctor82]

That is a great looking tree what is it?

Thanks - AJH

 

[Italian4u]

Thanks - AJH

Man of course I like it…it’s a Adriatic lol

 

[DCallahan]

I have a huge pile of 1/2" rebar pieces about 5 ft long.
I take 1 and drive it down through the rootball and bottom of the pot. One bar like this anchors a #15 pot with 7foot tall well branched mature tree from blowing over. I like doing this better then the trellis systems many growers are starting to use.

 

[Coolwater77]

Thanks guys those are all good ideas. That’s a lot of rebar for 40 + pots. Plus it’s on a hill so being able to use the rebar sounds like it will be an issue. I was thinking of finding a way to level each pot and then maybe staking with rebar or something like that.
I hate not having flat property.

 

[9ah-figlet]

My trellis system has really helped me—I use in the 8-gallon square GrowPro pots that are more prone to tipping than a squat 15-gallon pot.

I use 6.5 ft T-posts every 25 ft and string deer fencing monofilament as a support. GripplePlus tightens the monofilament at the right length, and LockJaws keep it at the right height. The monofilament is a good support for the irrigation lines.

 

[RedSkip]

My trellis system has really helped me—I use in the 8-gallon square GrowPro pots that are more prone to tipping than a squat 15-gallon pot.

I use 6.5 ft T-posts every 25 ft and string deer fencing monofilament as a support. GripplePlus tightens the monofilament at the right length, and LockJaws keep it at the right height. The monofilament is a good support for the irrigation lines.View attachment 19862View attachment 19861

Pretty interesting setup, thanks for sharing.

 

[TorontoJoe]

I have some slopes and have some issues with pots blowing over. I can recommend a few things.

Keep some scrap 2x4, 1x3 etc around. Use it to level off the pots. It'll keep them straight and looks cleaner as well.

If it's in an area where looks are not important, you can put one of these on tippy pots as ballast. They're low cost and can be reused forever.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Cap-Concrete-Block-Common-4-in-x-8-in-x-16-in-Actual-3-625-in-x-7-625-in-x-15-625-in/3608974

If you want something that blends in a bit... check out these fiberglass stakes. They're lightweight... What I do is push them down the inside wall of the pot and poke them out through the drain holes. Then with a rubber mallet I drive them into the ground deep enough so their just above the soil line. When it's time to move the pot I just lift up on it and pull the stakes out of the ground for re-use the next season.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ecostake-1-5-in-x-36-in-Fiberglass-Round-Rod-Metal-Stock-20-pack-FRFS153DG20/332287608

 

[TorontoJoe]

My trellis system has really helped me—I use in the 8-gallon square GrowPro pots that are more prone to tipping than a squat 15-gallon pot.

I use 6.5 ft T-posts every 25 ft and string deer fencing monofilament as a support. GripplePlus tightens the monofilament at the right length, and LockJaws keep it at the right height. The monofilament is a good support for the irrigation lines.View attachment 19862View attachment 19861

I never get tired of looking at your slick setup

 

[JC Figgy]

Mine are trellised and tomato clipped to the monofilament too. Once set up, I leave it up. Fig rows haven’t had any trees fall over since.

 

[cdh]

My trellis system has really helped me—I use in the 8-gallon square GrowPro pots that are more prone to tipping than a squat 15-gallon pot.

I use 6.5 ft T-posts every 25 ft and string deer fencing monofilament as a support. GripplePlus tightens the monofilament at the right length, and LockJaws keep it at the right height. The monofilament is a good support for the irrigation lines.View attachment 19862View attachment 19861

This is one sweet setup.

 

[DCallahan]

Saw these at the trade show this winter

 

[TorontoJoe]

Saw these at the trade show this winter View attachment 19870View attachment 19871

Those are beautiful! Only thing for me is the price. I was actually thinking of getting some steel rod and making a jig to weld something similar

Better Bilt TopHat Plant Container Stabilizer

Saves labor and damaged plants!Unique, top hat design, nursery container stabilizer incorporates self-adjusting wire fingers that securely center and grip the container. These wire fingers transfer weight outward to the extended base ring. Our Top Hat Stabilizer Baskets afford containerized...

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[DCallahan]

Those are beautiful! Only thing for me is the price. I was actually thinking of getting some steel rod and making a jig to weld something similar

Better Bilt TopHat Plant Container Stabilizer

Saves labor and damaged plants!Unique, top hat design, nursery container stabilizer incorporates self-adjusting wire fingers that securely center and grip the container. These wire fingers transfer weight outward to the extended base ring. Our Top Hat Stabilizer Baskets afford containerized...

www.amleo.com

I saw them and considered making them myself. I have a rebar bender and jig table. Hence my huge pile of rebar. But driving a simple stake works so well for me. Why spend time building a stand that will probably blow over anyways.

 

[JDaaze]

My trellis system has really helped me—I use in the 8-gallon square GrowPro pots that are more prone to tipping than a squat 15-gallon pot.

I use 6.5 ft T-posts every 25 ft and string deer fencing monofilament as a support. GripplePlus tightens the monofilament at the right length, and LockJaws keep it at the right height. The monofilament is a good support for the irrigation lines.View attachment 19862View attachment 19861

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