Our 30-40% doesn't look likely to materialize, Probably happening here and there around us. There is still plenty of moisture in the top four inches from the last good rains, but we are still teetering on the edge of drought, and instead of a bunch of showers in April, we had one weekend of soaking rain.    So I'd like to see some more - get the water tables built up good.

That oak with the borers has more holes, and sawdust all over one side of the base and on the ground. As soon as I can afford it I have got to get an arborist out here. Don't think the tree can be saved, but would like to have some idea if I can safely let it stand while I save some money to have it taken down.

Then, I wonder if taking it down will drive the borers out and onto other trees. Do you know, Maggie?