(Red Oak) -- A familiar face to city government has been selected to fill a vacancy on the Red Oak City Council.

Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

Red squirrels are entertaining and remarkable little mammals. Fleet-of-foot and extraordinary climbers, their specific habits ...

Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects and mites, and ...

After three years, people will be able to start camping at Red Haw State Park in Chariton again. The park has been closed 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 ...

Tree planting is a long-term commitment. While you may want to cheat a bit and plant a fast-growing variety, there are some ...

Red oak species group acorns must be planted in the second season, meaning the following spring. These acorns need about 1,000 hours of cold, or around 42 days. This is called stratification.

Is any of God’s creations nobler than the oak tree? Its majestic boughs inspired the pens of Wordsworth and Whitman and the brushes of Monet and Corot. Its wood has kept Old Ironsides afloat and ...

Grow With KARE Emerald ash borer's toll: Replacement options after removing your tree If your favorite ash isn’t dead or dying yet, it will be soon as new communities are becoming infested daily.

In a single afternoon, nearly 1 million trees — our longtime guardians — were torn from the earth. For generations, these trees had shaded our homes, supported wildlife, and anchored our land.

A White oak tree in Barrington. There's an explosion of acorns this year as red oaks and related trees are having a mast year. Then there’s the critical role oak trees play in the larger ecosystem.