A newly planted young tree may look like it needs help to stay upright. Yet in most cases, tying the tree to stakes is not good for it, according to Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morto… ...

Find out when and how to stake a tree properly to keep it standing tall until it can get established.

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

Staking a tree that does not need it can do more harm than good. The trunk’s natural movement helps bulk it up, strengthening it, and also stimulates root growth.

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 ...

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 som… ...

Staking a tree that does not need it can do more harm than good. The trunk's natural movement helps bulk it up, strengthening it, and also stimulates root growth.