Planting a tree this winter?
The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large trees.
“When you get that instant effect from a mature tree being put into the landscape, you’ve got a lot of topheavy growth, but you don’t have the root ball to accommodate that,” said Damon Abdi, assis…