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 ...

Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze. That swaying encourages trunk and root growth.

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Evergreen trees often don’t require extra support, for example. But any trees that are leaning, top-heavy, or saddled with small root systems that can’t physically support the aboveground ...

Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze. That swaying encourages trunk and root growth.

A properly planted tree looks a lot like the trees we all drew as children - the trunk comes down on each side then flares out with the top roots above the ground.

Mulch the top of the ball after planting with 3 inches of mulch at the outside of the disturbed area, tapering to ground level at the tree trunk. This step is important in lawn areas and in beds.