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 ...

JANE EDMANSON: Usually when you plant a tree, it's fine without any means of support. However, if you've planted a tree in a high windy area or if the tree's a little bit delicate like this one, it ...

Learn how to stake up citrus trees when you plant them to avoid wind damage and leaning trunks.

Three very important rules to remember are: 1) remove all staking material that came with the tree, such as a single bamboo stake tied to the trunk in multiple places; 2) the staking material ...

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 ...

Question: I plan to purchase three 10 to 12-foot trees in larger pots. I haven’t planted trees before. Could you give me some suggestions on planting and staking my new trees? Answer: Even though the ...

Improperly staking a newly planted tree can damage its growth and leave it too weak to withstand high winds.

What a spring it’s been and gardening has just begun. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Planting a tree in your garden can add shade and even produce delicious fruit. But planting a tree can be more difficult than it looks. Gardening pro Alan Titchmarsh has shared a useful tip with ...