Gardener's Blue Ribbon 150 ft. Sturdy Stretch Tie T007A

I'm using this to tie plants to supports like a trellis or stakes. It works quite well for that. It's better than twist ties for this purpose, because the gardener's ribbon is very gentle on plant stems and twist ties might not be. The gardener's ribbon is unobtrusive and looks nice and subtle and blends in well with the plant's foliage. It cuts easily with scissors. You get a lot on this roll, and the roll will last a while because a little goes a long way. I'm very glad I got this.

Very easy to work with good strength and sufficient elasticity to avoid injury to the plants. Also good UV-resistant materials. Only negative is price--I think it should be lower but maybe the quality would not be good enough in one aspect or another. Good product.

This stuff is like magic. It seems very flimsy but it is strong without cutting into the plants. A little stretchy and 150 feet is really long and should last a long time for me. It is really more of a blue green color. I use it for a lot of things in the garden.

I wasn't sure if this would work for me, but I had a cactus (Euphorbia Trigona) that due to a cold winter, had developed a thin lanky area, but when the new growth came in, it grew in thicker and fuller, which caused the plant to fold over. I was worried that this ribbon would cut into the cactus, but everything appears to working fine, and I don't see the ribbon causing any damage to the cactus.

Original review:Cumbersome to tie knots with, which means greater chance of losing a leaf in the process. Knots have come loose when knot is not tied tight, which then means the strip can't be used again because it will need to be cut to be removed.My raspberry canes, tied to the trellis, do not stay in place during a strong wind; I need to duct tape the blue ribbon knot to the trellis wire to prevent it from sliding along the wire.Alternatives would be appreciated...thanks.December 2014 addendum:After a year's experience with temperature (cold makes it harder to untie the ribbon's knot) and wind, I am using strips of 2x4" deer fencing secured along the trellis wire as ribbon alternatives. Cut a strip of the fence 12" wide (or 6" wide if you want 2" prongs) and clip off the metal strip along each side of the strip so that to the right and left of the central row of 2x4" cells you have 4" prongs that you can bend in any direction to secure a cane, or use two neighboring prongs to jointly secure a cane in place. If a change in cane position is needed, just bend the prong(s) back to its original position (which I keep facing upward to avoid poking my eyes) to release the cane. That you have prongs at every 2" (or 4") interval prevents the wind from blowing the cane along the trellis wire.

This is ok, but you have to TIE it together. I thought it was somehow self-adhesive. It is easy on plants, but its a pain to tie tomatoes to a post while trying to support the branches. I much prefer the Velcro Plant Ties 75 X 1/2-Inches. It is much easier to use and you can tear it to length with your fingers.

It's a must-have for any gardener. This product is great for tying tender plants to stakes and yet strong enough for securing young trees. It's flexible so won't damage the plant if it's left on for a couple years. Easy to cut off. Price is great as well, thanks, Amazon.

Tape is very good. Strong and flexible. Would have given it a 5 star rating but roll is quite small. One I had previously bought probably had 3 times the tape for a lower price.