Q: I had some lower branches trimmed from my ponderosa pine in December. How long will it take for the sap to quit flowing? A: Sap flowing from a tree wound is part of its defense system . The sap ...

It’s time to leave those oak trees alone. Due to the possibility of beetles spreading oak wilt fungus from tree to tree, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises homeowners and landowners ...

Q: I heard that you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees – that it does more harm than good. Is this true? Yes, it’s true. When pruning your trees, you should not use any sealer on the ...

A new antimicrobial drug derived from the sap of an Australian tree has shown promise for treating chronic wounds in animal tests. Chronic wounds are common in people with diabetes, because poor ...