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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree staking is never done with the intention of harming a tree. On the ...

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 ...

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 ...