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 ...

How do I stake 6- to 8-foot arborvitaes and a 3 1/2 -inch caliper red maple? They’re on the side of a hill that gets wind. Trunk movement actually makes trunks grow stronger, so we don’t recommend ...

Q: How long should I leave the stakes on my new trees? – Phil, Fort Collins A: Support systems should be used only to prevent a tree from falling over before it is able to establish roots. If the ...