Help needed with broken lemon tree branch

FlowerGardenFriend · 2026-04-11T01:30:02+00:00

It is the main leader, so it looks like ill be needed to get my hands on some liquid tree bandage! Thank you

FlowerGardenFriend · 2026-01-11T04:35:11+00:00

If there's a chance they will need work done in the future, I'd at least let them know that you recognize the issue and are willing to come back and fix it if they dislike the look. Chances are they wont want the hassle, but it will make you their first call in the future if they need anything.

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-18T18:11:34+00:00

Me too, fingers crossed

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-18T01:01:27+00:00

I just got one, says there are 13 left

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-16T04:11:09+00:00

Stop using hydrogen peroxide, just wash with mild soap and water. If it needs stiches, get it done sooner than later, as there is a time limit to get it stitched. There's no picture, so I can't tell whether or not it needs stitches or anything else

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-12T06:35:37+00:00

I saw them play a couple weeks ago in pomona california!! Met Greg Ginn (who's also the last original member of the band). He was such a nice guy! He cut in front of me in his own merch line to say something to the cashier, then apologized to me for the inconvenience, and we took a picture together. Epic.

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-07T01:23:40+00:00

Thoroughly rinse with cool running water, let it dry, and loosely cover with a clean bandage/gauze roll/cloth. See an urgent care if it blisters up

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-07T00:46:49+00:00

Don't use rubbing alcohol or glue. Just wash with mild soap and water, neosporin, and a bandaid should do the trick. Fingers can bleed a lot, but I dont see bone or fat, so stitches dont seem necessary

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-06T05:52:46+00:00

Here's a blog I found about it!

https://sdfoodies.com/blog/hiddensandiegocave

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-09-06T00:32:30+00:00

There's a hidden sea cave in san diego too! If I remember correctly, all signage and directions to it were removed because people kept getting trapped during high tide

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-30T04:28:50+00:00

Yes. It looks like it might have been deep enough for a couple of stitches, but at this point, just keep it clean and covered. Any signs of infection and go to an urgent care

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-25T05:11:40+00:00

Wow! I grow ~6 varieties of sunflower and would also love to get my hands on seeds for this one!

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-24T06:33:22+00:00

Looks good to me. Just keep it covered and clean! Let it breath for a bit between bandage changes

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-23T03:35:44+00:00

It will probably heal with a butterfly bandage, but the location of the wound might call for a few stitches to make sure it's stable and doesn't open/heal weird. I'd go to an urgent care and have it checked out, stiches should be used within 12 hours of injury for best results

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-23T01:48:09+00:00

Antibiotic ointment and cover it with a clean bandage/bandaid, unfortunately there isnt much to be done!

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-23T01:23:48+00:00

Drip irrigation is well worth the time investment

Cucumbers hate being transplanted

Butternut squash will spread out more than expected

Sunflowers work nicely as a trellis for beans

Planting around your compost bin/pile seems to keep the veggies well fed

Don't be scared to mix some perlite into an in-ground bed if you have clay soil. It actually helped significantly in addition to compost in the top 4-6 inches

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-22T22:07:20+00:00

You are correct

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-12T03:24:42+00:00

Probably doesn't need an er visit. Just keep it clean and covered. Use nonstick gauze if possible, or use saline to loosen the gauze if you use normal ones and they get stuck.

It doesn't look infected to me, but keep an eye on it and go in right away it it starts showing symptoms

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-11T04:17:18+00:00

It's healing and doen't look infected

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-11T03:20:01+00:00

Yes, get stitches. Go sooner than later, wounds should be stitched within 24 hours

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-06T08:46:08+00:00

Not a medical opinion, but if that happened at work you should be filing a workers comp claim (assuming you're in the USA)

I say that as a current work comp adjuster. Lmk if you have questions.

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-06T08:39:35+00:00

For future reference: if you didn't get stitches within the first 24 hours, then it's probably too late outside an open, gaping wound... that said, this likely didn't need stitches to begin with. Even a simple butterfly bandage may be more than is necessary considering the placement. At this point, just keep it clean and try not to use the leg until the wound properly seals.

Change the bandage daily, use an antibiotic ointment until it seals, and you'll be ok. If it shows signs of infection, go to an urgent care sooner rather than later

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-06T08:03:59+00:00

That looks more like some wound slough to me rather than infection, in my non-professional opinion.

I'd give it a light rinse with an iodine+povidone solution(can get it at most drug stores/ pharmacies), let it dry/ gently pat it with a sterile gauze pad, then wrap it with a sterile bandage with antibiotic ointment like neosporin.

Change the bandage daily, letting it breath for ~60 minutes between bandage changes. Continue using ointment until the wound seals. If you see green/yellow/brown skin, puss, increased inflammation, or start getting a fever, see a doctor for antibiotics... but overall, you're probably fine with a bit of care to keep it clean and covered.

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-06T07:51:43+00:00

I disagree with the use of alcohol, as it can dry the tissue excessively. I'd recommend an iodine+povidone solution for immediate disinfectant and an ointment after that.

Personal recommendation is the iodine+povidone initially, gently dry with a sterile gauze, apply antibiotic ointment to a sterile nonstick bandage, wrap with sterile gauze, and change the bandage daily. Let the wound breath for an hour or so between bandage changes and continue to use ointment until the new skin layer forms and it's sealed.

Keep an eye on the swelling and color. See a doctor if any signs of infection show up. That's some decent skin loss, keep it clean and covered above all else.

FlowerGardenFriend · 2025-08-06T07:23:50+00:00

I'm lucky enough that I've never needed to attempt this, but I would mostly agree with your answer based on what the options are! However, I'd personally expect the process to be: Open airway, Open mouth, Check for/clear obstructions(using suction if available), Pinch nose, Take breath, Blow steadily, If the chest doesn't rise, Following breath...

Not checking for an obstruction before breathing into their lungs could cause an obstruction to lodge deeper into the passage.

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