Shore up a tree in a pot

how to stop a tree in a large pot from falling over in the wind

Asked by Martin on 18th Sep 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Try putting some sand bags around the pot and tying of the tree to a fence or peg down to the floor"
Answered on 28th Sep 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"Put it in a bigger flat bottomed pot , or build up around it with ornamental rocks"
Answered on 18th Sep 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"I put a metal bar tight to the pot pushed 6 inches into the earth and a length of wire around both"
Answered on 18th Sep 2025 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Use a larger pot. If the pot is suitable, the soil at the base of the tree should be tamped down to strengthen the roots in the soil. Some fertilizers are also light and should be mixed with the soil."
Answered on 30th Sep 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"Apply post mix or concrete around edge of base, that way it won’t obstruct the growth of the plant underneath growing through bottom of pot"
Answered on 30th Sep 2025 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"Corden area , move pot. , change pot to ground ,"
Answered on 7th Oct 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"Tie it to something strong with string or rope and pull it tight"
Answered on 3rd Oct 2025 - Member since Oct 2025 - report
"anchor the pot at floor as possible , there several ways and depends on the pot material."
Answered on 25th Sep 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"You could clamp it down or bracket the pot to the ground and that will stop it falling down in the wind"
Answered on 18th Sep 2025 - Member since Aug 2025 - report
"There are plant pot feet you can buy for this problem"
Answered on 18th Sep 2025 - Member since Dec 2023 - report
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