The gardener’s blue ribbon sturdy stretch tie is the perfect backyard tool for every gardener. This tie can be used for securing plants to support stakes or as any other sort of plant tie. designed Without any wire, this ribbon-like tie instead relies on its tendency to stretch slightly rather than break. That means you can tie your plants without harming them — the wide strip of plastic won’t cut into plants as they grow. weather Proof Unlike most ties that are made of twine, the gardener’s blue ribbon sturdy stretch tie is designed to be weather proof. High heat and cold won’t cause the tie to break. Water won’t cause it to swell or slip.