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paulb Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:12 am Post subject: Straighten tree |
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Hi
I planted a few trees last year and at the time I could not get the stakes tight to the trees due to routes. Some of these trees are not 100% vertical and are leaning towards the posts. What is the best way to straighten them?
I could add a block of wood between the stake and the tree and then tie the tree to the block. Or would a better solution be to sink a second stake on the opposite side and tie the tree to both? The problem I have with this is how would I avoid hitting the routes when putting down the stake?
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kindredspirit Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

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medieval knievel Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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if the trees are well rooted, there's no need to straighten them. |
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paulb Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks all,
it is a very exposed site so I would be very nervous about removing the stakes, the lean isnt too bad, but if I put in a 4 inch spacer at the top of the stake it would probably correct it.
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kindredspirit Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a system I use for staking trees.
Hosepipes!
It works very well. The plastic/rubber/whateveritis of the hosepipe doesn't damage the bark and it's flexible and yet firm at the same time. The stakes are angled outwards for strength. (We have an extremely windy garden and yes I know I shouldn't plant a Loquat in a windy spot but every part of the garden is windy.)
Pic below is of the Loquat tree in bondage.
P.S. The stakes go into the soil outside the rootball. _________________ .
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A little garden in Co. Limerick. Some non-gardening photographs. |
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