Question for Dan Gill: Recently I had a large Shumard oak tree planted by a local nursery. In the process of planting, they damaged a small section (five inches by six inches) of the bark, about a ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Trees are incredible survivors in spite of the challenges from pests of all kinds, including us! They are vulnerable to injuries such as mechanical wounds from lawn equipment, ...

Q: While mowing my lawn, I bumped into the trunk of my maple tree with the lawn mower and knocked some bark off the trunk (see photo). What do you recommend I do? Should I use tree paint to cover the ...