Forests are a crucial resource for carbon mitigation, currently offsetting around 20% of North American carbon emissions. As ...

When the wind howls and the skies open up — nature shows its raw force. This dramatic footage captures powerful winds, storm clouds, and chaotic moments that remind us how wild the weather can be.

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Here are tips on prepping your yard, trees for a potential ...

Stake small trees as a storm approaches with stakes driven at least 8 inches into the ground. Trim large masses of vines so they don’t pull down fences. Lay arches and trellises on the ground ...

If we stake the trees, the trees don't get that movement." Light to moderate wind can be beneficial for trees because it encourages them to develop stronger root systems and sturdier trunks.

And if you do end up staking your tree, remove the staking material within a few months and up to a year from installation. When a tree is staked, it is important to allow the tree to move in the wind ...

Such trees include silver, red and Freeman maples such as Autumn Blaze, poplar, willow, mulberry, tree-of-heaven and Siberian elm (often referred to as Chinese elm).

Yet staking is always an iffy practice as trees can rely on them too much and fail to build wind resistance. One way to avoid staking trees in windy areas is to select multi-trunk specimens.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Strong winds have swept through the Ozarks, creating challenges for nature and residents. While all trees feel the impact, some are more vulnerable than others. Bradford ...

Even though I live in a high wind zone, I have successfully planted numerous trees without staking. If a tree comes from a nursery with a stake in its container, the stakes need to be removed upon ...