Renee Ruttiman from Kentfield asks: Can you give me a few guidelines as to how to correctly stake a tree? I’ve seen trees staked in so many different ways, and I’d like some advice. There’s nothing ...

While most trees, including citrus trees, benefit from staking after planting, stakes can do serious damage if they’re installed incorrectly or left on the tree for too long. Knowing how to stake up ...

Find out when and how to stake a tree properly to keep it standing tall until it can get established. A good support system can help us deal with challenges. The same can be said of trees. Case in ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the root ball, or else it defeats the purpose,” Abdi said. Drive the stakes ...

Most of you know that trees are one of my horticultural passions. I feel their pain when I see them being hurt. Improper staking is one form of tree abuse that truly upsets me. Two months ago I ...

To stake or not to stake? Too many gardeners answer this question in the affirmative. Who doesn’t want to lend support to a wispy, young tree? And there are situations when a tree can use some ...

Have you noticed new trees planted in yards or around new construction? If those trees aren’t staked correctly, injury or death could occur. Most of this information will focus on trees (which are ...

Renee Ruttiman from Kentfield asks: Can you give me a few guidelines as to how to correctly stake a tree? I've seen trees staked in so many different ways, and I'd like some advice. There's nothing ...

The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large ...