Learn how to stake up citrus trees when you plant them to avoid wind damage and leaning trunks. While most trees, including citrus trees, benefit from staking after planting, stakes can do serious ...
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 ...
The lean on this apple tree is a sign that the roots are failing, probably from poor drainage or poor soil. Q: I'm having trouble with a 'Summer Rambo' apple that I planted in 2010. It's struggled ...
Q: The top of my 'Forest Pansy' redbud tree is "weeping" at the top of the main trunk. Should I stake the very top of it to prevent the weeping? I planted it 2 years ago. A: Redbuds do that. They have ...
Less than two weeks ago, the metro area saw some major tree and wind damage after storms moved through. With more storms on the way heading into Thursday night, models suggest this round could pack ...
A new homeowner sought advice from their Reddit community about their new tree but discovered another issue to fix. The homeowner shared a photo in the r/arborists subreddit and asked, "Do I need to ...
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 ...