sixdogs
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I helped my neighbor but in some balled and burlapped trees last fall and more this spring. They weren't just plunked in a small hole but dug out, filled halfway, flooded and filled correctly. I have done this before. The 12 ft red maple types done last fall have four 7 ft metal posts and tied good. The 7' spruces were done the same way with four smaller posts but tied tight. This spring we did some 8 ft flowering trees and more spruces plus aother 12 ft maple. All trees will be watered over the summer and have some fertilizer sprinkled on the gound just outside the drip edge.
How long should I leave these trees staked? I recall hearing one growing season but does that mean wait until the spring winds of next year are over? Maybe June? Should I leave the spruces tied longer? Any ideas on this would be appreciated since I know staking too long can create problems. Thanks.
How long should I leave these trees staked? I recall hearing one growing season but does that mean wait until the spring winds of next year are over? Maybe June? Should I leave the spruces tied longer? Any ideas on this would be appreciated since I know staking too long can create problems. Thanks.