A new Colorado State University study of the interior U.S. West has found that tree ranges are generally contracting in ...

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

Plant them high, they will not die. Plant them low, they will not grow.” I first read that saying on the American Society of ...

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.

Killing the roots can avoid potential problems down the road. One common way to kill tree roots is one that the BobVila.com staff does not support: using the chemical herbicide glyphosate ...

Researchers have identified a new form of zombie fungus that is infecting spiders in Irish caves. According to the study published in Fungal Systematics and Evolution, the spider species were found in ...

A grand oak tree can be quite ... Covering this area up prevents the tree from breathing properly, which can shorten its lifespan as it can cause root rot. It traps moisture against the bark, making ...