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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

Gardening is an activity that really helps us to relieve stress, but it is not free of challenges. I am embarrassed to confess that I have had two unfortunate mishaps with tree roses. More accurately, ...

Planting trees often involves staking. Until they disperse new roots, many new trees rely on stakes for stabilization. Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

Question: I recently bought two 12-foot trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. Answer: It sounds like ...

IF ONE of your New Year’s resolutions is to be kinder to the environment, you might start by planting a tree – it is one of the simplest ways you can make a small but meaningful difference to your ...