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Once the cage is assembled, carefully place it over the tomato plantinstalling a tomato cage. Make sure the cage is centered over the plant and that the wires are taut but not too tight, as this can damage the plant. If your cage has a center pole, insert it into the ground about 18 inches away from the plant.

Ties, in this analogy, are the unsung heroes that bind everything togethertiger cavity wall ties. In construction, they are the steel rods that fortify the wall, allowing it to withstand pressure and shift without crumbling. In ecology, they represent the invisible connections—predator-prey relationships, symbiotic interactions, and nutrient cycles—that tie all life forms together in a complex web of interdependence.