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

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

What you are describing sounds like peach leaf curl, which is a fungal infection that takes place as...

Environmental factors and damage

Bamboo is extremely invasive and aggressive. It can be controlled by cutting and regularly applying ...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

I do not see that being an issue, assuming the boards are not treated with varnish or stain.

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Fertilization and soil management

General information

This could be an issue of "transplant shock" where a tree is losing some leaves due to the stress of...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

It is very unlikely that the redbuds will resprout in the upper crown. The decline could be due to w...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

It sounds like winter moth. Weeping cherry trees were hit hard this year. Winter moths feed on most ...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

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

Environmental factors and damage

When flowering trees stop flowering, the first thing to check is the nutrient and pH levels of the s...

Environmental factors and damage

If you look at the outer portion of the canopy, you will see that these are normally dense and littl...

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Should I treat bark damage caused by my dog?

I planted a Georgia peach tree about three years ago and the leaves look like they are blistered.

Bamboo! How can I get rid of it?

Is using old pine planks as mulch safe for fruit trees?

Why are the leaves on my tree turning yellow?

Will my redbud trees grow new branches up top?

How do I stop bugs from destroying my fruit and flowering plants?

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

I have a Kousa dogwood and it is not producing flowers like it has in the past.

How much can I trim my Japanese Maple without harming it?

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