🌳 You Asked… We Answered: Saving Texas Live Oaks with REV

Q: “Our 50–70 year old live oaks are slowly dying due to drought stress and oak wilt. We water them with city water, but it doesn’t seem enough. Can REV and Eco-Organic help?”

✅ The Short Answer

Yes. While there’s no cure for oak wilt, you can give your oaks a fighting chance by strengthening their roots, boosting their natural defenses, and helping them make better use of every drop of water. That’s exactly what Organic REV and Eco-Organic were designed to do.

💡 Why REV Helps Oaks

Live oaks under stress are vulnerable because their root systems and microbial partners are disrupted. REV restores balance by:

• Boosting root resilience – microbes in REV improve nutrient cycling and water use efficiency, helping trees thrive even under drought.
• Natural protection – beneficial organisms act as “bodyguards” around roots, helping keep harmful pathogens from gaining a foothold.
• Stress tolerance – REV supports stronger growth hormones and drought-defense pathways, making trees more adaptable to harsh conditions.

Eco-Organic 3-2-1 works hand-in-hand with REV by providing amino acids and nutrients that feed both the tree and the microbes, giving them an immediate energy source for recovery.

🌱 How to Use REV on Established Trees

Here’s the simple rule of thumb:

• ½ cup of REV per gallon of water for every 1 inch of trunk diameter (measured at chest height).
• Apply as a deep root soak around the dripline (where feeder roots are most active).

Frequency: Normally every 6 months is enough. But with drought and oak wilt pressure, we recommend every 3 months for added support.

🍂 Companion Step: Eco-Organic 3-2-1

• Add 2–3 oz per 5 gallons of water to your REV drench.
• Eco acts as a “plant protein shake,” supplying ready-to-use nutrition and feeding the beneficial microbes in REV.

🌳 Extra Tips for Oak Health

• Deep watering: Use soaker hoses or drip lines instead of sprinklers.
• Filter city water: A charcoal filter reduces chlorine/chloramine, which harm soil microbes.
• Mulch well: 2–3 inches of mulch (not touching the trunk) helps conserve moisture.
• Prune smart: Only prune in dormancy and sanitize tools to prevent spreading oak wilt.

📈 What to Expect

REV + Eco won’t “cure” oak wilt, but they stack the odds in your tree’s favor — stronger roots, steadier spring growth, better drought survival, and less susceptibility to secondary stress.

✨ Your trees are more than landscape — they’re part of your family and your Texas heritage. With the right care, they can keep thriving for decades to come.