Product Reviews and Ratings - Gardening Sale - Soft Ties from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 25 ratings)

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These versatile ties have a soft, rubbery outside and a strong galvanized steel core. They're gentle enough to tie plants to a support, and strong enough to lash bamboo or other supports together.

Reuse year after year

Cut with wire cutters, not pruners

Soft enough for vines and vegetables

Tough enough for trees and woody plants

More information for the Soft Ties

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 25 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(14), Durable(17), Easy to store(16), Effective(23), Simple to use(21)

Best Uses:

Containers(7), Flower gardens(16), Landscaping(13), Vegetable gardens(19)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(18), Getting started(5), Master gardener(3)

Stong, gentle hold

By Doggy Daddy

from Dumfries, VA on 6/5/2010

Pros:

Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Couldn't find the ties I used to use, so I tried this product. I bought it mainly for use on tomato plants, and it is great!

I would buy this product again.

By Love My Houseplants

from Reno, NV on 1/25/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I used this product to stake up some large plants in my home. It was very easy to use, and can also be moved and reused easily as the plant continues to grow. It is also very soft and does not cut into the plant stems.

I would buy this product again and again

By Island Girl

from Miami, FL on 11/19/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Limited Lifespan

Best Uses:

Containers, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

This product has been very helpful with my container cucumbers and container eggplant. It molds easily and does not damage the plant. It is reusable but my only one concern is that I don't think they will be reusable for next season and being in the sun is causing them to crack and damage (only noticeable after you remove them). But totally worth it!

The Best!!

By Beate

from Clifton, NJ on 10/23/2009

Pros:

Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I have two very large, very old honeysuckle vines that had been staked many years ago by the previous owner of the house with thin wire. As the vine grew over the years the wire was strangling the vine. I Painstakingly removed that, trimmed the vine and replaced it with this wonderful product

Soft Ties Flexible and Versatile

By Pam

from Foothills, Roosevelt National Forest on 8/17/2009

Pros:

Effective, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Because of heavy rains this year, my wildflowers (asters and harebells) grew very tall and then fell over. Soft ties helped and were able to be stapled to wood, or to tie to an existing metal plant support. I only wish they were a darker shade of green.

Great for using in garden

By ann

from CA. on 8/7/2009

Pros:

Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Found this helpful with rose bushes.

Versatile product, and re-usable!!!

By DOC

from North Conway, NH on 8/5/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Used mostly to tie up tomatoes and dahlias. Cut in various lengths, they are easy to work with and re-usable for years. The best product I have seen for tying up plants. Plus the green color blends in well.

Great!

By Kathleen

from Valley Cottage, NY on 7/27/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Simple To Use

Cons:

Need wirecutters

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

This worked well for tons of things. Splicing poles, supporting tomatoes, securing cucumber vines. Very easy to use, and because it's not pre-cut, easily customizable. Highly recommended.

Thicker than I expected

By Bettye

from Warwick, NY on 7/15/2009

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Not suitable to tie delicate stems to stakes.

The ONLY tie for Dahlias

By Jan from Cape Cod on 7/4/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I've grown dahlias now for 20 years. This is the best tie ever. Also great for tomatoes.

Excellent Product to work with

By Roger

from Somerset, Pa. on 7/2/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Effective, Simple To Use

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I really like the product but I feel it is very expensive for the amount you get on the spool, especially when you consider the freight.

Great for roses and other climbers

By PHO

from Cincinnati, Ohio on 6/21/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I use this product to train my climbing plants

Soft Ties are just as good as claimed

By Garden Lady

from Tarrytown, NY on 6/19/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I have been using Soft Ties for my tomato plants for years and they perform wonderfully. They are easy to cut with wire snips and they cushion the stems of the tomato plants that are tied to a wooden stake and also are strong enough to hold the clusters of large beefsteak tomatoes. They can be used the next season, as well.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very good Product

By Load Toad

from Hemet, CA on 4/30/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Effective, Simple To Use

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I like the product because of the soft surface and it wont harm the tree trunk

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Poor Reusable Product

By Loretta

from Augusta, GA on 4/30/2009

Pros:

Effective

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

The product worked good the first year. When I when put to my garden shop to get them for use this year, I found the outside (green rubbery) part had dry rotted and broke off the wire. I wish I had checked this out before reordering more for this years tomatoes.

Perfect Ties!

By TowleBoy

from pikeville,N.C. on 4/29/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Excellent supports for my tomatoes.
Easy on the stalks yet holds in place where you put them. Love this product!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Roses love this

By Becky

from Montana on 11/4/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

You never have to worry about stem damage with this product.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

soft ties a MUST HAVE in my garden

By fran

from Skokie,IL on 9/22/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Better material than foam, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Good diameter, Not an eyesore, Reusable, Simple To Use, Strong, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener, Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Soft Ties can be easily hidden so as not to look ugly.

best solution for tall plants-terrific

By Master gardener

from Concord, N.H. on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener, Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I use these great ties to tie up tall perennials,
surrounding them with heavy duty poles. They work wonderfully. In addition, I have use them to hang a variety of items, including hummer and bird feeders. These ties are SO versatile and reuseable. This product is the best product out on the market from all the products viewed in catalogs. I work at a grain-feed-garden store and have access to all the catalogs-the best solution out there! I hope gardener's supply keeps this product!

Soft Ties

By Pam the Gardner

from Chicago, IL on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Landscaping, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I have used other products but this one is the best. It light color blends better and it holds and twists perfectly. I highly recommend this product. I have already run out and need to get more.

I love this product

By rstampolis

from Los Angeles, CA on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I've used this product to tie the trellises to my deck railing so the wind does not blow over the trellis. Also, use it to tie tree trunks and support to wire fence. It is extremely strong and can be reused. I just love it.

Terrific Ties!

By soberbelle

from Wilmingotn, NC on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I love these and so do my tomatoes!

I would buy this product again

By Jude the Gardener

from Georgia on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Containers, Flower Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I use this product on my plants in containers and for vines in the garden. This is a great product it is simple to use and very durable all around the garden.

Truly Versatile

By Kido's Dad

from Mechanicsville, VA on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Safety, Storage, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

Used it to secure plants to stakes. Also use it to secure items that I did not want scratched.

Handy dandy...love it!

By Happy gardener

from Gig Harbor, WA on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Easy to Store, Effective, Simple To Use, Versatile

Best Uses:

Bird feeders, Containers, Decorative, Flower Gardens, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Soft Ties:

I love these soft ties. I use it on holding up climbing plants (honeysuckle, clematis, roses) and I also use it to close the top of my bird feeders especially the suet feeder to keep raccoons and other critters out. It doesn't rust and I can use it year around in the Northwest.

Customer Reviews about the Soft Ties at Gardener's Supply Company