Propagation is one of my favorite things to do. It's a rewarding feeling to be able to multiply your indoor and outdoor plants, and I love to share my propagations with friends and family. That's why ...

Q: I picked up egg-sized acorns from a bur oak in DeWitt County. Can I start them in pots and transplant to my property in Matagorda County? — M.V, Houston A: The bur oak is in the white oak group.

A good number of oak trees grow at Crossroads at Big Creek’s Ida Bay Preserve. Already, though it seems early, acorns blanket the ground in several places. In August, if you see an acorn on the ground ...

A week ago I wrote about the Kissing Tree in Klein, recently designated by the Texas A&M Forest Service as one of its Famous Trees of Texas. The organization has a website dedicated to old, historic ...