If you're in an area prone to heavy winds certain times of the year, protecting plants is wise. But you want to do it the ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

Q: Once again, I’m calling on you to help me with a couple of problems with my yard. Firstly, I have a volunteer maple tree ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

Q: I just planted a new tree and want to know the best way to stake it. A: It’s important to know that not all newly planted trees need to be staked. In fact, improper staking can harm rather than ...

HONOLULU (KHON) — Whether you’re picking a real Christmas tree or bringing an artificial one home, it has to be safely transported back. Don’t let the holiday rush stop you from being a safe driver — ...

Key Points You can trim branches over your property line, but confirm the boundary first.You’re liable if your trimming harms the tree’s health or stability.Talk with your neighbor before cutting and ...

When you need to add a pop of color to your landscape, the crepe myrtle is worth considering. You can grow this highly ornamental flowering plant as a large tree or a smaller shrub. However, crepe ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger and live longer. Fall is the ideal season for tree ...

Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting. Three of the most common causes of poor tree ...

Since we’re approaching fall and the best time to plant many landscape trees, it’s time to talk about staking those trees. Many newly planted trees do not need to be staked. Trees that might benefit ...