bwaynef

Re: fixing the scars on your ficus: I've no idea. I'd imagine cutting the scars off and putting cut paste would only regenerate scars, but possibly different looking scars.

I've read that most pine are wired in the fall and the wire left in place over the winter. The active growth is slowed during that time and the branches still have plenty of time to "set" without the wire biting into them.

Wayne F.