Patent ID: 6625926
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A method for stabilizing a tree or shrub, comprising the steps of:forming first through third stakes each including a first and second end, attachment means located proximate the first end for securing a portion of a strap thereto, and said second end being configured for permitting the associated stake to be driven into the ground; positioning said first, second, and third stakes in a first triangular configuration around and proximate the outside circumference of a root ball of a tree or shrub within a hole; driving each of said first through third stakes into the ground with each respective attachment means located immediately above ground level; and connecting a first strap directly between each pair of said first and second, second and third, and third and first stakes via securement to each associated attachment means, respectively, thereby forming a triangular configuration having its three sides formed from first strap portions, respectively, with sufficient tension on each first strap portion to provide a downward force against the root ball to secure it in place.