Judy McCarter

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States and currently affects 76 counties in Texas, according to Texas A&M. Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by a fungus that invades and disables the water-conducting system in susceptible trees. It largely affects live oaks and red oaks, both of which are prevalent in Dreamhill Estates and are, in fact, the pride of our neighborhood. The photo above shoes the healthy live oak canopy in…

Sponsored by: GARDENING CLASS ON MARCH 2 AT 9:30-11 A.M.: SUMMER VEGETABLES FOLLOWED BY OAK WILT Neighbor Calvin Finch will talk on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the DEERC property at 6802 Dorothy Louise to explain all the how-to’s of planting, watering and fertilizing. He will be promoting the class on his gardening show and possibly in his Saturday Express-News gardening article. So be sure to get there early and get a good seat! Vegetable gardening is fun…