Many gardeners do not pay attention to small cracks on apple trees, and in vain.
If they are not repaired in time, the tree may start to get sick.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, tells us how to treat damaged apple tree bark.
How to seal apple tree bark
One of the most effective remedies is a mixture of mullein and clay.
It is not difficult to prepare such a putty: mix the ingredients in equal proportions and add a little water.
You can also use a mixture of clay and wood ash. Mix the ingredients in a 1:2 ratio, add some water and sand. You can also mix clay with lime in a 1:1 ratio.
Also, cracks in the bark are rubbed with sorrel, after which they are coated with garden pitch, clay, oil paint or plasticine and wrapped with film or thick fabric.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
