Tree fern fronds - tied up for winter

Over the last few years as my tree fern getting bigger by the year in its pot, have struggled to tie the fronds up for wintering and fleecing etc.
This to make things easier for me, I’ve made 2 hula hoops from spare speed-fit pipe. Made 2 male pieces to fit into the pipe ends to form the loop. Fit the open loop around the tree and join the ends then use electrical tape to keep firm the joint. Slide the hoops up to the position needed for storage and fit the fleece.
Alot easier than trying to tie them up with string etc.