Probably the biggest "problem" is in driving the stakes in the ground. We've always used steel T-posts and driven them in with manual post pounders. Any tree-tying stake should also have some kind of nub or hook on the upper, back side, to catch whatever material is being used to tie the tree. This doesn't have to be much. Even the small nubs on the T-posts suffice.

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Not too much of an issue....but maybe finding something that will allow proper movement while also securing the tree against too much movement in strong wind or damage from the ties. For smaller trees, I often use pantyhose. Oh, hey, that's a problem....going in to the dollar store and buying a bunch of those really cheap pantyhose. Sometimes the clerks feel compelled to make some comment like, "were you able to find your size."

Ah, you can't fool us Brandon. We know all about your dress-up days, lol!

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