Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

That means prevention is key. “If you need to have an oak pruned to remove damaged branches or improve its structure, have it ...

The leaves are down, winter is upon us, and that means it’s prime time for pruning oak trees, which can be infected by the oak wilt fungus if they’re pruned during the high-risk period mid-March ...

If you have an oak tree, the winter months of December, January and February are the best time to prune it. Pruning during this cold time greatly reduces the risk of an oak wilt infection, a fungal ...

Just because it's getting cold doesn't mean you can leave your yard alone - as even the most common trees will benefit ...

January is not typically the time of year when we think about doing yard work, unless you consider removing outdoor Christmas decorations yard work! However, due to a deadly disease which is spreading ...

This beloved shade tree requires a specific pruning schedule to stay healthy, and winter timing protects it from diseases that strike during warmer months.

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- Now that the first frost has occurred, it is time to start thinking about pruning oak trees to minimize the spread of oak wilt, a lethal disease affecting oak trees that is ...

Although there are conflicting recommendations as to when the best time to prune oak trees is, a plant pathologist at Iowa State University says it probably is OK to do so anytime after mid-September.

It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants. Otherwise, pruning can cause more damage than the cutting is worth. Certain conditions and plant ...

The winter months are the ideal time to prune oak trees in Michigan if you don’t want to put them at high risk for oak wilt. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can weaken white oaks and kill red oak ...