plant tape tying tool

[dongeorgio]

I am in the market for one of those tools that staple the plant tape around the plant so it breaks when the tree grows as opposed to girdling the plant from my fisherman knots.   Does anyone have a brand that they know to be quality?  I was eyeing this one


http://smile.amazon.com/Zenport-ZL100-Large-Tapener-Compatible/dp/B004T4VZAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423400884&sr=8-1&keywords=tapener


or this


http://smile.amazon.com/docooler-Agriculture-Machine-Vegetable-Tomato/dp/B00MQPQJW0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1423401227&sr=8-7&keywords=nursery+tie+tape

[bsbullie]

Even with that tool, it does not break easily.  Its usually up to the stapke failing that allows for it to come off on its own.

George - maybe you could hire someone, not sure who but i bet there is someone out there who would work for a dunkochino, to monitor your trees and re-tie and re-stake as needed.

[dongeorgio]

I tried Rob but the Dunkachino needs to be spread over my chest.  Some things I am just not willing to part with for the good of my plants. 


So this thing is bunk or is it worth getting?

[ScottR]

George, I have one of these tools works great and yes they do break away with growth increases! Some tip's you have to use there roll's of tape and I would spend more for the one that catches all the little cut offs of tape every time you use it! Other wise you have to pick up these little pieces of tape all over the place. Good luck

[dongeorgio]

Do you have a specific one you can link to Scott?

[gunnar429]

funny timing.  I just got through removing all the stapled tape from my trees, though a few more may be eluding me.  I understand why it is done on the nursery end as it is quicker, but I have seen many trees that have an indentation where the tape was and it didn't break.  Just my 2 cents, but I would recommend that newbies remove them immediately after the tree is established.  I am using velcro "tape" from HD at the moment, but I don't know if the same will happen with it as well.

[ScottR]

Hi George, I bought the Zenport L99 it has smaller rolls of tape about 3" in Diameter. Look at bottom of page of first link that you posted.

[Pancrazio]

Try to find some plants which works for you. I use willow twigs for that kind of use, or some Carex: they do rot in a couple of years, so there's no chance for them to girdle. Plus they are biodegradable and free.