Seeing blue dots, red Xs, orange circles and purple bands on trees and wondering what they mean? Here's what we found out ...

These wounds can further weaken a tree and become entry points for pests and diseases. In cases of severe injury, the damage can be fatal. When properly applied, white paint reflects some of the ...

Starting in February, insects that can carry the fungus start showing up and spreading the infection. Any prune cut or open wound on an oak tree must be painted over with any latex paint you have ...

The disease typically begins when an oak ... If you absolutely need to cut your trees, experts recommend painting over the wounded area to create a physical barrier for the beetles.