Howard Garrett I usually do not use pruning paint of any kind on my trees. Research by arborists has shown that pruning paint and wound dressings give little help and can be actually be harmful to the ...

Should I paint the large cuts I make when pruning trees?According to Larry Figart, the Duval County Forester, the use of pruning paint is not needed. A tree generally seals itself effectively, and an ...

Using pruner’s paint, sealant or spray foam as pictured here when treating a pruned limb is a big no-no. Some sealants lock in moisture, which allow pathogens to flourish, and can end up doing more ...

We'll take a look at a garden on a unique homestead & pruning paint on trimmed trees. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll take a look at a garden on a unique homestead and we’ll see if it’s ok to use ...

Seeing blue dots, red Xs, orange circles and purple bands on trees and wondering what they mean? Here's what we found out ...

Make sure outdoor faucets are either drained or covered with insulation to protect them from freezing. Sharpen all of the gardening tools, like shovels, hoes, pruners, etc., to be ready for the ...

Now is the time to prune most trees and shrubs. Plants are dormant, and you can see more what to nip and save. When done correctly, pruning promotes healthy growth. Usually, I go over proper pruning ...

It's that time of year that many gardeners dread, but others anxiously await. It's time to do a lot of pruning. Pruning is the practice - some would call it an art - of selectively removing branches ...

As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...

If you have an oak tree, the winter months of December, January and February are the best time to prune it. Pruning during this cold time greatly reduces the risk of an oak wilt infection, a fungal ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

A question for Dan Gill: Dan, do I need to seal small- to medium-sized freshly cut live oak branches with wound care paint? Cuts will be no larger than 8 inches in diameter. I have a small grove of ...