Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

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 mechanical aid — but not as often ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

The best way to deal with the staking of newly planted trees is to buy trees that don't need staking. Easier said than done, however, because finding trees with strong trunks isn't easy. Most trees ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...