TRIMMING OAK TREES Q: I have a 6-year-old oak tree with lower limbs that are in the way of walking and caring for the yard. When can I prune? A: Oak trees can be trimmed just about anytime of the ...

According to the savvy hubby, the paint protects the trees from sunburn, disease and insects. Besides the benefits, he also insisted that the lime wash also made the trees ''look good''.