hey mand i dont mind at all im just glad to have your advice for some guildance.i tried loosening the string and in the proccess the top fell over.not sure yet if it damaged it but i have a feeling ill know soon.either way i really apreciate the help and if it does go bad ill try try again.as for my faults thats what i wanted.the more i learn from this the better as im sure ill try more plants in the future.thanks again..z