Hydrangea tree - weed wacker damage - help!
RobAtHome
9 years ago
I'm here to confess that while learning how to use a weed wacker today, I took a big chunk out of the bark of a 1m tall hydrangea tree that the wife and I planted about a month ago. I'm gutted and nervous that the tree may not survive my transgression!
Is there anything you recommend I do to protect the trunk? Do you think it's likely it will heal? I've attached a photo in case it helps - thank you for any advice you can give!
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