Bark splitting on a live oak tree. Dear Neil: Several months ago we noticed bark splitting on a mature live oak in our yard. We figured it was the result of last year’s cold like some of the others we ...

DEAR NEIL: What is wrong with my live oak? I hope it’s not a disease, since I have five others in my yard, and I don’t want it to spread. What should I do? Dear Reader: You need to have an ...

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

Dear Neil: What is wrong with my live oak? I hope it’s not a disease, since I have five others in my yard, and I don’t want it to spread. What should I do? A: You need to have an International Society ...