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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

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 ...