1. Avoid bandaging and pruning injuries.
Supplies required: None
Making Cost: N/A
If this myth hasn’t already been dispelled, we’re here to dispel it for you. You may have heard of this trick in the past. Pruning wounds should not have paint or wound dressing applied to them, as this will damage the tree.
It won’t stop the deterioration of the wood. Rather, it obstructs a tree’s inbuilt ability to recover itself from wounds. Wound dressings keep moisture and decay within, which can promote the growth of rot and attract insects. Allow the cuts to heal naturally.