Some plants can survive on their own, while others need help standing up and thriving.Plants can be too heavy in the wind to stay off the ground.Plants are staked to provide support for them, whether they're flowers or vegetables.To know how to stake a plant correctly, you need to know the growth rate of the plants and the weather conditions they may encounter.
Step 1: Determine the amount of plant stake you need.
You may need to take your fast-growing plant every few months.Take into account how big the plant will be in a year.The stake should be at least 12 inches higher than the plant.If your plant is located in an area that doesn't suffer from strong winds, you may be able to use 1 to 2 stakes.Prepare for at least 3 stakes.If you're using wooden stakes, make sure the wood is treated.Chemicals can get into the soil from the stain or paint on the wood.It is possible to fold garden stakes for winter storage.These stakes are ideal for vegetable plants and can be made in L shapes.
Step 2: To strike the stake away from the plant's stem, use a hammer or mallet.
The stake should be placed at an angle to support the plant.
Step 3: Attach the stake to the plant with non-wired plant ties, nylon stockings or strong wool.
You can use a figure-8 loop to allow the plant to move.The same method can be used for more than one stake.
Step 4: When the plans grow, apply more ties to your plants.
The ties should be about 6 to 8 inches apart.Make sure you secure the tie to the stake.Additional support may be provided by gathering all of the branches at a single stake near the plant's center.