GardenBanter.co.uk - View Single Post - Alternatives to "Seal & Heal" for bark damage

20-12-2005, 02:32 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

wrote:
Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and
Heal
for painting on damaged bark etc.? Or where can I buy it in larger
quantities than the 250ml pots?

We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage
from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them
heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if
possible.

There's a school of thought which holds that a wound dressing may
simply seal in any nasties which have already floated in. I have no
opinion on that, myself; but perhaps you could simply use engineering
grease.

--
Mike.