Working On Our Autumn Blaze Maples!
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Date: 2022-07-16
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Hanna
a good rule of thumb is to stake 1 third up the stem of the tree. Usually treestaking stays on for 1-3 years, then get removed. But I agree. If you dont need it(planting small trees, or in an area where the wind is not to strong, its better to not stake. the bobbing back and forth of the rootball(the whole tree) is supposed to trigger the roots to grow outwards. And as long as the hole dug for the tree isnt bigger then the rootball, it should be fine on its own: -)
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a good rule of thumb is to stake 1 third up the stem of the tree. Usually treestaking stays on for 1-3 years, then get removed. But I agree. If you dont need it(planting small trees, or in an area where the wind is not to strong, its better to not stake. the bobbing back and forth of the rootball(the whole tree) is supposed to trigger the roots to grow outwards. And as long as the hole dug for the tree isnt bigger then the rootball, it should be fine on its own: -)
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Kathleen
Timely ideas I have 2 apple trees that I staked last year. Not at all sure that I did it correctly, but then I dont think I did anything very wrong. I think Ill change to the staking system you used for esthetic reasons this summer. I keep thinking about the old adage of a tree growing stronger in the wind. Thats also pretty much my philosophy for rearing children. Seems to have worked, I have 3 strong independent successful children.
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Timely ideas I have 2 apple trees that I staked last year. Not at all sure that I did it correctly, but then I dont think I did anything very wrong. I think Ill change to the staking system you used for esthetic reasons this summer. I keep thinking about the old adage of a tree growing stronger in the wind. Thats also pretty much my philosophy for rearing children. Seems to have worked, I have 3 strong independent successful children.
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Kerry
I have a tree in a pot on top of a table. Looks kinda like a standard. When I watered every day with the overhead sprinkler the canopy from the weight of the water would flop over almost right down to the pot. I thought maybe I should stake it so I used a bamboo stake. I could tell it wasn't really doing anything so I removed the stake. Then low and behold, within a short period of time it righted itself and now stays rigid.
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I have a tree in a pot on top of a table. Looks kinda like a standard. When I watered every day with the overhead sprinkler the canopy from the weight of the water would flop over almost right down to the pot. I thought maybe I should stake it so I used a bamboo stake. I could tell it wasn't really doing anything so I removed the stake. Then low and behold, within a short period of time it righted itself and now stays rigid.
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Miranda
I am so perplexed at why those weeds came up specifically in the pattern of the mowing strips tho lol. like I understand the water from the road creating the first thick strip from washing down into concentrated seed coverage. BUT it repeats the pattern and randomly that strip of grass was prominent, followed by a other weed strip. Even Lauras weeds are well-structured and aesthetic? Thats the only conclusion I come to
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I am so perplexed at why those weeds came up specifically in the pattern of the mowing strips tho lol. like I understand the water from the road creating the first thick strip from washing down into concentrated seed coverage. BUT it repeats the pattern and randomly that strip of grass was prominent, followed by a other weed strip. Even Lauras weeds are well-structured and aesthetic? Thats the only conclusion I come to
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HLU
I live in a super windy area (40 - 75 mph wind gusts) & we have to stake trees. I personally recommend staking lower down on the tree because the wind took the entire top of one of our trees off. Everything below the strap was fine but above the strap snapped right off in a bad storm. Obviously y'all are much more knowledgeable than I am, just sharing what happened to me so hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else.
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I live in a super windy area (40 - 75 mph wind gusts) & we have to stake trees. I personally recommend staking lower down on the tree because the wind took the entire top of one of our trees off. Everything below the strap was fine but above the strap snapped right off in a bad storm. Obviously y'all are much more knowledgeable than I am, just sharing what happened to me so hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else.
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Suzanne
Looks good to me. The only comment I had was about tagging the lines somehow so that no one trips over or snags them. That could make for a nasty fall or damage to equipment or the trees themselves. I know you like everything to look pretty but this might be a safety issue. BUT everything looks like you're off to a beautiful expansion to your property. Can't wait for the Hartley to be installed!
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Looks good to me. The only comment I had was about tagging the lines somehow so that no one trips over or snags them. That could make for a nasty fall or damage to equipment or the trees themselves. I know you like everything to look pretty but this might be a safety issue. BUT everything looks like you're off to a beautiful expansion to your property. Can't wait for the Hartley to be installed!
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Kristyn
I use the Arborbrace brand to stake my lace bark elm here in central Texas. Its essentially 4 straps that have metal anchors. Its constantly windy down here however, we dont get the gusts like you do. Do yall choose not to stake due to your soil being super compacted?
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I use the Arborbrace brand to stake my lace bark elm here in central Texas. Its essentially 4 straps that have metal anchors. Its constantly windy down here however, we dont get the gusts like you do. Do yall choose not to stake due to your soil being super compacted?
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Ms.
Thank you both so much for posting this video! We used your unofficial method to re-brace a weeping Colorado blue spruce that we planted last fall, and it worked like a charm. No more ugly nursery wooden stakes and you can barely notice the supports. So happy!
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Thank you both so much for posting this video! We used your unofficial method to re-brace a weeping Colorado blue spruce that we planted last fall, and it worked like a charm. No more ugly nursery wooden stakes and you can barely notice the supports. So happy!
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Tandi
Im so excited to see a follow up on the maples, you have inspired me so much in my garden and yard. We planted an October Glory last year a short time after yours and in curious about pruning of the spindly branches on these younger trees, the dos and don'ts
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Im so excited to see a follow up on the maples, you have inspired me so much in my garden and yard. We planted an October Glory last year a short time after yours and in curious about pruning of the spindly branches on these younger trees, the dos and don'ts
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