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.

Oak trees sent to the University of Connecticut that originated in a Maryland nursery appeared to have been infected with oak wilt, but the trees were destroyed before the disease could be positively ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Big oaks are one of the dominant tree types across our metroparks. We even have a whole region named after them, but they’re increasingly threatened by the spread of a disease ...

Sap-feeding beetles spread oak wilt fungus during spring months, with infection risk peaking in May and June according to ...

It’s time to leave those oak trees alone. Due to the possibility of beetles spreading oak wilt fungus from tree to tree, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises homeowners and landowners ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Some lawn maintenance is recommended now that the leaves have fallen. Experts explained why this is the best time of year to prune your trees to avoid a deadly tree ...

SAN ANTONIO – In South Central Texas, oak trees aren’t just trees: they’re infrastructure, history and climate protection. Between February and June, those trees face an increased risk from oak wilt, ...

Want to keep your trees looking their best? Here's a guide on what to prune and when.

Dead trees line the Salt Creek and Platte River near Mahoney State Park in June 2025. Horticulturists with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were stumped when they started seeing significant ...

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 ...

Key Points Disease-resistant trees thrive with minimal care and can live for decades, making them a long-lasting ...