Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the root ball, or else it defeats the purpose,” Abdi said. Drive the stakes ...

Find out when and how to stake a tree properly to keep it standing tall until it can get established. Sander Meertins / Getty Images A good support system can help us deal with challenges. The same ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the benefits of staking, however, you must do it properly.

The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large ...