The ability of the roots to spread out that far is what can keep the tree upright during storms. If the yard is small, a live oak is not the right plant. More: Try these juicy tips for growing ...

One thing you’ll want to leave off your landscaping to-do list, at least for a while, is pruning your oak trees. February marks the beginning of oak wilt season — a disease that can bring down even ...

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

Hardy, evergreen and beautiful, oak ... the tree. First, check the health of the live oak. Jones said anyone can do this by checking if the leaves of a live oak are green and if the tips of ...