When you prune a tree, it’s often said that you should seal the wound to protect it from future damage. While there are certain pruning cuts that, given time, will heal themselves naturally, many gardeners still believe in giving the tree a little extra help. Not too long ago I blogged about trees properly healing their wounds.
Now, more than forty years later, I find myself doing much the same thing with my own cuttings. It’s partly habit, partly memory, but it also has its practical side. Sealing the cut helps prevent moisture loss, keeping the cutting from drying out and giving it a better chance to thrive. In a way, it feels like carrying forward an old lesson: sometimes tradition and care matter just as much as technique.
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