I noticed a lot of small twigs with leaves on them under my oak tree and became concerned about the oak. It is a large, ...

Have you ever paused beneath a towering oak or maple and wondered if that rough, gnarled bark is hiding secrets? What if I ...

Q: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 feet away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots. Thanks for any ...

This oak tree is suffering from a terrible case of sun scald and needs to be replaced. (Contributed Photo) Of the dozen types of hollies, Carissas seem to develop problems more often than most.

Since there is so much bark falling away, there may be a large portion of this trunk that is being consumed by the decay — enough so that I’m concerned that you may not be able to save the tree.

DEAR NEIL: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 ft. away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots.

Q: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 feet away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots.

When we arrived at the location, we discovered a tree trunk that had broken about 20 feet up, along with the remains of what ...

A live oak losing chunks of bark calls for certified arborist’s inspection. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM.