Browse resources Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 resources Strapping a Tree Stephen Fitzgerald and Paul Ries explain how to strap a recently planted tree. Paul Ries, Stephen Fitzgerald | Nov 2015 | Video Credit: Chris LaBelle (Cropped from original) Ideal tree varieties for planting near powerlines? Q: I have a utility pole in my yard that I would like to disguise with an ornamental tree. I can't have a tree that grows too tall and was thinking about a dogwood. What would you recommend?A: View answer | View all featured questions