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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolstarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm in central maine. We have trop storm warning w high winds 40-50mph. I was thinking if things got bad enough I could put tarps or something around my entire fence and secure them while also staking and securing the entire structure. Pic is structure months ago. Thoughts?
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masterofsmeagol
masterofsmeagolanswered grow question 4 years ago
Tropical storm warning was canceled last minute. We got some hard rain but it just did my plants some good. I have them pretty well supported as is. Not even a broken branch. They actually looked BETTER if anything lol.
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago
You got it! Just tarp them and stake it or tie it down. They could still look a little rough after the storm, but they will recover nicely. I'm down in MA and we're getting it now. It's not as bad as they said it was going to be. I doubt you'll see the winds they are predicting :)
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chasv77
chasv77answered grow question 4 years ago
Hmmm, winds are really hard to deal with. If you use anything to try and block, and it becomes a sail, at 45mph. You definitely want to stake down, support the wooden(?) frame, if you use a solid something as the wind break. I would try a porous material like a gunny sack, or thin cloth to slow the wind, but not break it entirely. That way, it reduces the stress on your support system. A big GOOD LUCK, against the wind!👍
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