You could try putting a rock in your flower pot either under the soil or ontop if it cannot be seen. You could put cinder blocks on the bottom where it sticks into the ground. That way it would give it more support to stay in the ground and not lean.

You could wedge a rock or brick against the leaning side to straighten it out. Or put a flat cement stepping stone on each side to maintain the balance. Did you try reversing the pots on the hooks in case one is heavier than the other? Are the hooks both at the top of the pole? Sometimes one is high and the other is lower and that can add to the un-balancing act that they do.

I have also seen people (who have very soft soil) bury a wood stake or post in the ground so it is 3-6" out of the ground. Then when they are ready to mount their sheperds hook they drive it into the ground in front of the post and anchor it to the post by screwing metal pipe clamps over the hook and into the post. Hope that wasn't too confusing.

Well, the rock idea is a great one and simple!!! I will try it. Thanks

I have tried wedging the brick, no can do. Yes, the hooks are at the same level.

There is a non leaning shepherds hook available, they work great. Made by Hang Tuff

wow, only took 12 years for the comeback. But it was worth the wait … I still like 'stick a brick in it, tho' ...