Yep, it is I believe the easiest way to achieve a good LST. I try to go in a circle around the pot as best I can but sometimes the plant has other ideas so I end up randomly pinning down new growth but the idea is to get the growth even as much as possible across the pots diameter. Once you have that you can let her grow up into a nice full bush.I just use metal coat hangars. Cut in two pieces, straighten, bend a hook on one end to hold the branch, and presto, a free branch holder downer thingamabopper.