Plant health care

Rose: Plant health care report

Should I clean and seal a rotting wound on my River Birch?

Unfortunately, filling the cavity is not recommended and will provide no benefit. Depending on the extent of decay...

Should I remove sucker branches from my mature oak tree?

The tree grows these sprouts as a stress response, when there is a need for more leaf area (photosynthetic potential),...

Should I seal a wind-damaged oak tree after losing a branch?

While it would be best to paint any of the tissue exposed by the injury, it sounds like this tree may have a severe...

Should I treat bark damage caused by my dog?

In general, wound "dressings" such as tree paint, wraps, etc. are no longer recommended. There may be other...

Should I treat torn bark on trees or let it heal naturally?

It would not be recommended to put any type of dressing on the rips. Some of those wound dressings can encourage...

Silver maple: Plant health care report

Southern magnolia: Plant health care report

Spruce: Plant health care report

Squirrels are stripping branches off my sugar maple, leaving one side thin. How can I stop them?

There is no good way of controlling squirrels. Metal on the trunk really does not help.