Storm damage to trees has become a common occurrence. While all storm damage cannot be prevented, there are steps to take ...

It can take up to three years for a newly planted tree to establish its roots in the native soil of your yard.

Young trees may need staking for one year. A tree develops strength and the ability to bend in the wind by being able to move with wind as it grows. Trunk movement also stimulates root growth.

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.

Scientist finds Jeffrey pine trees at record mountain heights, suggesting climate-driven shifts in Sierra Nevada.