6:36 PM
Staking may be necessary but should be done carefully. A young tree that struggles a little against the wind, without being blown over, develops tissue in its trunk that will strengthen the tree as it matures. Tightly staked trees that do not develop this tissue are at greater risk of wind damage as they grow older.
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It calls to mind certain allegories...does it not? :)
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It calls to mind certain allegories...does it not? :)