Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s not good. The presence of holes usually means that an insect ...

DEAR JOAN: What critter is making small holes in my garden? No damage or chewing on plants is obvious, but I want to avoid any untoward effects. There are no mounds like what a gopher makes. DEAR ...

Once this deadly pest infects your backyard hardwoods, there is no cure and no way to save your tree. Here's what to look for ...

DEAR NEIL: We have a red oak in our backyard. Bark started peeling in the fall, but it has become prevalent this spring. There are also tiny holes in the trunk like a woodpecker might cause, but we ...

Gardening season is just around the corner, and you may have questions as you prepare for the season. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you ...

Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

Q. My peach tree has started looking sad – not as many leaves as last year, leaves are turning yellow, not much fruit, and there are little holes in the trunk where sap has oozed out and dried. I’ve ...

Small, but destructive, bark beetles are quietly putting stress on Peninsula oaks and pines. Early detection of this group of ...