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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In much of California, fall is the ideal time to start planting trees and shrubs. Cooler weather helps young trees get ...

Question: I recently bought two 12-foot trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. Answer: It sounds like ...