Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

During the period between April 15 and July 15, beetles actively carry spores of fungus from tree to tree, meaning oak trees are at high risk for infection with oak wilt. Oak trees with wounds in ...

Oak trees provide shelter, food and nesting cover for a variety of wildlife as well as shade and beauty for urban landscapes. Here are some questions about oak trees with answers from horticulturists ...