Most feathered or standard trees will require a stake to prevent the wind loosening their roots. - Proceed as described for pit planting.
- Once the pit has been dug a suitable stake is hammered into the centre of the hole.
- The tree roots are spread out and the tree positioned against the stake, leaving a space appropriate to the tie being used.
- The pit is filled in as before.
- A tie is attached between the stake and tree.
The reason for staking a tree is to hold its roots firmly in the soil. The stake should be as low as possible down the stem of the tree. A higher stake only reduces the strength of the tree's stem, which is increased by flexing in the wind. Remember to check that the tree tie is not too tight in the following years.
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