Plant Staking

Plant staking is the practice of providing physical support to plants that are tall, top-heavy, or vulnerable to wind or rain damage. This maintenance task involves using stakes, cages, or trellises to keep plants upright and prevent them from bending, breaking, or falling over. Staking is commonly used for vegetables like tomatoes, flowers like dahlias, and young trees or shrubs. Proper staking ensures that plants grow straight and tall, improves air circulation around the plant, and reduces the risk of disease. Staking should be done early in the growing season before plants become too large or top-heavy, and care should be taken not to damage the roots when inserting stakes. Regularly checking and adjusting stakes as plants grow is important for providing continuous support throughout the growing season.