Pruning oak trees is important for several reasons. They need to be pruned to keep them healthy, to prevent them from causing ...

Q • My oak trees have more large galls than I’ve ever seen on them, and I’m worried about their health. What can I do about ...

“Nitidulid beetles are attracted to wounds on oak trees,” says Rose. “Pruning during the ‘do-not-prune’ window of April 1 to mid-July will increase chances that a nitidulid beetle will ...

Pruning oak trees annually in winter or early spring keeps the tree healthy, and looking at its best. It also keeps branches away from houses and power lines and prevents them from blocking ...

July’s arrival says we are at the midpoint of summer and prime time for all summer activities across Wisconsin. For plants, ...

Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can weaken white oaks and kill red oak trees within just a few weeks. The fungus enters the tree through wounds that are often caused by pruning or storms.

In the event property owners wish to prune their oak trees themselves, the following tips are recommended: Using a three-cut method, make an undercut on the branch about 10 inches to 12 inches ...

According to the DNR, the best way to stop the spread of oak wilt is to avoid pruning your oak trees during the disease’s high-risk period, which is April 15 through July 15.

Don’t prune your oak trees if you want to save them from this invasive disease Spring and summer are considered “the no-pruning season” for oak trees, to help stop the spread of oak wilt disease. By ...