ruit trees in our climate can be damaged during the winter months. Here are some ways to protect your investment.
Staking & Tying:
Strong winds can blow over a tree. Drive in one or more stakes a foot or more from the trunk. Use soft, flexible rope or cloth to tie the tree to the stakes with an open loop around the trunk. Stakes can be wood, metal fence posts or thick rebar, 5-6 feet tall. They should form a line…
