Quote Originally Posted by ilovetv247
Anyone know of a really good guide to tying the plants down, including detailed pictures?
The "method" I use when training differs from plant to plant. There's no one method that'll work every time, you have to make adaptations based on your space, need for unobstructed light, etc.

I like to start training after the plant has about five-six sets of leaves, has been sexed, and is ready to go into it's final 5gal pot. (Lots of folks start earlier, but I don't like wasting time training plants that might end up being male.) My large pots each have eight wood screws drilled around the tops, and is where I tie my strings. Some people like using stakes with hooks bent into the tip, but I don't like skewering my roots by plunging those things into the soil. There are plenty of methods out there, and most of them work very well. You're going to have to find what works best for you and your situation.