Question for Dan Gill: I have a live oak tree that I planted in my backyard about 14 months ago that has several holes in the bark. The tree looks healthy, except for these holes. Is there anything I ...

Black oak (Quercus velutina) is a deciduous, medium-to-large oak tree is commonly found in the eastern half of the United States. A black oak tree can be identified by its bark and leaves. The bark is ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Young trees sometimes have smooth bark that's unbroken by ridges.

Question: There is some sort of "bark blight" infecting our tall native oak trees. The bark flakes off in small sections. We are told by the local tree service that there is no cure for this disease ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the winter forest reveals a new world of clues.