I have a small pin oak tree that is turning black for a few feet at the base of the trunk. The bark looks open, and yellow jackets and other insects are flying around it. Is this something that I can ...

Metagenomic sequencing of tree bark microbiota indicated their ability to process some atmospheric gases, highlighting their ...

Q. Houstonians are enthusiastic mulchers and have a "style'' of mulching trees. The mulch is not only spread over the tree's roots but also piled against the bark at the base of the tree. Doesn't this ...

It started with squalling tires and a big bang. Someone going too fast missed the 90-degree corner below our neighbor’s house and plowed head on into his 50-year-old silver maple. The driver didn’t ...

Q: I have a small, 4-foot-tall maple in my yard that has a crack in the bark on the southwest side. The crack is vertical and at least 8 inches long. Do I cover this crack with paint or pruning sealer ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

Q. I planted three redbud trees (variety Merlot) in August 2022 when we moved into our new house. Now, one of the three appears to be dead, with the bark split in several places along the length of ...

My landscape company was just working on my garden and finished edging all the beds and tree rings. Should I be concerned about the soil piled up against the base of my trees? — Jacob Anderson, ...