Months later, the trunks were still quite slender and appeared stressed.
Common errors with staking young trees
There are numerous mistakes made when staking young trees, even with good intentions. Homeowners want to protect the young tree, so they over-support it.
watering a young sapling
A common error is securing straps too tightly around the trunk. Wires, ropes, or narrow bands may constrict the bark as the tree expands. As a result, this can lead to girdling, as the damage to the trunk increases over time.
Another mistake is keeping
