Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

Texas forest officials are trying to stop residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to trim trees, ...

Every gardener thinks of pruning their oak trees at some point. However, timing of that trimming is critical in your dealing with oak wilt. The fungal mats that form beneath the bark of infected trees ...

SAN ANTONIO – Oak trees are the backbone of South Central Texas. Hardy, evergreen and beautiful, oak trees can also provide plenty of shade. But neighborhoods like Live Oak, Shavano Park, Hollywood ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the winter months roll in through Central Texas, so, too is oak wilt season. Oak wilt is one of the most impactful tree diseases nationally, and is particularly destructive here in ...

Do I need to cover my strawberry plants with straw in the winter? I already have cardboard and black plastic under them. Will this be enough to protect the crowns and roots from freezing? Yes, it is a ...

Q. I have a large oak tree in my backyard that has been in decline recently. The grass under the tree does poorly. Does the tree take away the nutrients the grass needs? Should I apply more fertilizer ...

Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...

Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...