Stake tree how long

NOTE: Tree staking is not the same as the single nursery stake young trees in nursery containers may come with. If you get a tree with a nursery stake, remove it when you plant the tree. Nurseries stake young trees to promote their vertical growth while containers are close together to save growing space; these trees are often floppy and unable to stay upright on their own. The most important thing staking does for your new tree is stabilize it in its planting hole.

The best tree stakes are wood or metal and are either made from individual components or sold as a kit. Then attach the tree to the stakes with soft, loose, flexible ties. Many newly-planted trees do not need to be staked, but you may want a tree-care professional to assess the situation and decide. Tree staking has less to do with the type of tree and more to do with its size, form, and the existing conditions where the tree is being transplanted.

Many people go by the general rule of thumb that you should leave stakes in place for between six months to two years. But, instead of relying on a general rule, have your tree regularly examined by an arborist so its stakes can be removed as soon as the tree is stable. Container Plants. Container Design. Garden Design. Public Gardens.

Private Gardens. Garden Designers. Plant Breeders. Home Gardeners. By Region. Interior West. Gift Cards. How long to stake new tree? Email Save Comment Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Like Save. I would say that you should do some more research on it. Is it far away from anything that if it did fall, nothing would be harmed? Maybe some experts will key in. Related Discussions How do I add rugs to a long narrow room? When I make a post and want to attach an image, there is a little image below the text box where you type that says "attach images".

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Hope that makes sense! I have a similar problems with my living room - narrow and longish - but way worse; mine is chopped up in unequal bits by doorways and a fireplace and a floor heater! When we first moved in, we had the sofa on the diagonal and if you have the space which I think sguest35 does it really does open things up.

I'm having a hell of a time adjusting. We lived in our townhome in DC Metro area for 30 years, raised our daughter there.

The memories and comfort of my old space are stuck in my heart, mind and gut and I don't feel like me in our new digs. We are in our late 60's, early 70's and my husband has been hounding me for years to get out of the congestion of our area and neighborhood which has become noisy and run down.

He wanted to head rural, where he had lived for years before we met, and after yrs of looking, we found this house, much larger, so much to take care of, but very serene, nice piece of land, an old person's nightmare with lots of stairs, nothing to grab onto in the shower, almost industrial appliances that require tugging, bending and pulling My husband is so happy here, but I feel de-realized It's the weirdest feeling.

I can't even begin to keep up with the housework, and that was happening in the townhouse too. Once a perfectionist who kept an immaculate house, I can no longer do it, mentally or physically osteoporosis. I can afford help about once a month after we sell our townhouse. At least I hope so, though they don't clean the way I want it done I had one cleaning and they didn't take care of that problem. At any rate, I am homesick and all I see around me is beauty I wish my heart would switch over so I could enjoy whatever time I have left and also allow my husband to fully enjoy this experience.

Thank you for any feedback should anyone see this. I have anxiety disorder and am quite depressed so any suggestions would be helpful. Trying to join local groups, volunteer, etc. Have already started some local online classes and hope to meet in person soon. I purchased a 50 year old MCM ranch, sf in December Good bones, but still had the harvest gold appliances and pink bathtub, toilet and sink in the guest bathroom, master had been renovated, but not to my taste - cabinets and toilet needed replaced, but the tub was okay - just needed new shower head.

Outside was a jungle of overgrown landscape with gardens everywhere.. I planned on a 2 year reno. While in escrow I needed emergency surgery, was diagnosed with cancer. I couldn't even lift a box to unpack my belongings, friends and family helped with the bigger stuff, the rest was unpacked one box at a time.

Just a few months past my first anniversary in my home I had a mishap and fractured 4 vertebra. I am one year past my heart attack and have gotten the front and back yards under control - de-landscaped, had 3 trees and the shed removed - did the rest myself, had a patio extension laid and bought a refurbished used shed.

Bought a few perennials out of my paycheck instead of the reno budget. Have gotten the electrical and lighting replaced throughout the house. Got the friends and family discount from a Master electrician, pulled my own wire and had him do all the connections.

Had some plumbing done - still have about 2k to go on that adventure. Bought 8k in flooring, installing myself - one room down 11 to go. Have spent 5k on the two bathrooms - replaced both toilets and one vanity, got solid surface counter tops with integrated sinks, new faucets, shower heads and mirrors.

Have paid for paint and small items from my weekly paycheck vs the reno budget. I am keeping the cabinets and reconfiguring the space to a galley kitchen. Will paint the cabinets myself, but will need to buy a new sink, dishwasher, stove and microwave and get counters - replaced the refrigerator with my last bonus from work. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can find matching cabinets at one of the resale shops.

Saving a bit each paycheck toward the rest of the reno. Hope to get those completed at a rate of 1 per month and then tackle the kitchen and laundry should have enough saved to do most of it - but may need a bit more time to get enough saved for everything. Best laid plans. I am blown away and so appreciative to each of you for your thoughtful feedback, suggestions and inspiration photos.

I'm going to try to address all of your comments and questions here. My daughter and SIL have asked me to help them with their new home although we live 4 hours away.

They only ask that I make it cool, unique, not formal, modern with a bit of transitional feel. They trust me which is wonderful. I show them options and they pick what they like best. They have 2 young kiddies at home, however since they have a mudroom near the garage, this foyer is used primarily for guests. So they don't need places to store kids clothing, boots, etc.

I'm carefully considering whether to paint it all, just the top and sides, or not at all. If I paint just the sides and top, do I paint the frame that is seen from the front? And the legs too? I have done some furniture painting and refinishing but not a lot so I will educate myself before taking on a project like this.

The closet door that you see at the end of the foyer, prevents me from putting a seat. The opening that you see just before the closet is a hallway that leads to other spaces in the house.