One thing you’ll want to leave off your landscaping to-do list, at least for a while, is pruning your oak trees. February ...

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of oak trees across 76 Texas counties.

“Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt. Any new wound on an oak tree can be an entry point for infection ...

Texans can help prevent the spread of oak wilt by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Shutterstock Images Ah the great outdoors. It offers breathtaking views, fresh air, and scenic wildlife. However, another thing that it offers is danger. Not just from the climate and potential ...

The air is warm and thick with humidity, carrying the earthy scent of wet leaves and soil. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in scattered beams, while ferns and seedlings carpet the forest ...

In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat poison ivy rash. These medications may provide rapid and steady relief from symptoms. Poison ivy rash can ...

The iconic electric car is due for a revival. Nissan’s next-gen LEAF was officially spotted testing in the US, giving us our best look at the upcoming EV so far. After launching the LEAF in 2010 ...

If a recipe asks you to add a bay leaf, would you listen? The leathery but delicate leaf, which is usually removed before a dish is served, has been a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine for ...

These deciduous trees develop red and yellow fall colors and hold onto those leaves well into winter or even early spring. After a short dormant period, the Chapman oak will produce new growth later ...