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 ...

I planted a new tree and staked it, but it grew crooked. What happened? Although it might seem like young trees need to be staked to protect them from the wind and help them grow correctly, this can ...

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 ...

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 ...

The end of June is a busy time as the garden needs clipping, weeding and in some cases watering this week. The lawns in Western Washington grow fast this time of year, so they may need fertilizing as ...

Trees are tough - but they still need love. Learn how to spot the signs of stress to keep your trees healthy and happy. Trees can take a lot - hammocks, treehouses, swings, hail, even an occasional ...

Newly planted container-grown trees need daily watering for several weeks, then twice weekly through the first summer and fall, and weekly for the following two summers. Ball and burlap trees require ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need ...