Does your pin oak look like it’s breaking out in little bumps Those odd, round growths are called twig galls, and they’re ...

Oak galls are popping up everywhere this fall! They're the tiny, fuzzy yellow or brown balls on oak leaves and branches. You could spot one or two, then dozens around the same tree. Oak galls are ...

In addition to planting advice (you've got time), this week's garden column tackles several questions about managing pests.

However, since they don’t do real damage to the tree, spraying would be an unnecessary option. Instead, when you see any of these oak apple galls on the ground, just throw them in the trash and ...

My oak tree has woody growths on the limbs ... I have actually seen a tree with galls painted red as a decoration for the holidays. If you cannot ignore the galls, try removing some heavily ...

Q : There are several of these growths on a nearby oak tree (reader sent a photo). Can you identify and suggest next steps? A : It appears your tree has several galls that have formed on the branches.

Have you seen those beige, 3-inch balls growing on oak trees? Have you seen those red beads or pods growing on manzanita leaves? They are called galls. Oak galls are caused by gall wasps ...

You may be surprised by the answer! Have you ever found a woody ball like this under an oak tree? Credit: Nathalie Roy Once the little parasitic wasp reaches maturity, it burrows its way out of the ...

While cicadas are harmless, the pests that are drawn to them can bite and cause a rash. What to know about the oak leaf itch ...

You could spot one or two, then dozens around the same tree. Oak galls are the result of gall wasps. Inside the galls are the insect's eggs and larvae. When the eggs are first laid, the galls will ...