<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The Daily Insight</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org</link><description>Connected.Informed.Engaged.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:50:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Why has my plum tree got leaf curl?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-has-my-plum-tree-got-leaf-curl.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-has-my-plum-tree-got-leaf-curl.html</guid><description>Why has my plum tree got leaf curl?
PLUM TREE LEAF CURL In the vast majority of cases it is aphids which cause the leaves to curl. Often these aphids are called leaf curl aphids. To check for aphids, uncurl the leaves and look for signs of aphids. If you can’t see any, look through a magnifying glas...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:50:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a dying pine tree be brought back to life?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-dying-pine-tree-be-brought-back-to-life.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-dying-pine-tree-be-brought-back-to-life.html</guid><description>Can a dying pine tree be brought back to life?
Determining what is affecting it and taking steps to bring the dying pine tree back to life will save you time and money and keep your property looking nice. There are several types of pine trees that grow in the United States.
What causes pine trees to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:41:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What type of trees do not drop their leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-trees-do-not-drop-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-trees-do-not-drop-their-leaves.html</guid><description>What type of trees do not drop their leaves?
Evergreens do not lose their leaves and remain green year round. These include conifers such as pine, spruce, and cedar trees. Evergreens can add drama to landscapes, especially in winter where they make beautiful backdrops amid a blanket of white snow.
H...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do Moreton Bay Figs grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-moreton-bay-figs-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-moreton-bay-figs-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do Moreton Bay Figs grow?
Growth rate is fast when the tree is young, slowing as it reaches 5 – 10 years.
How big does a Moreton Bay fig grow?
50 metres tall
Description: Moreton Bay Figs grow up to 50 metres tall in some climates.
What is the difference between a Moreton Bay fig and a Po...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:22:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who are the owners of storm drainage easements?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-are-the-owners-of-storm-drainage-easements.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-are-the-owners-of-storm-drainage-easements.html</guid><description>Who are the owners of storm drainage easements?
Trees, shrubs and other growth in easements belong to and are maintained by the property owner. The county maintains the drainage system and structures within the easement to allow for proper function of the system. How do I know if there is a storm dr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:22:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat black spots on palms?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-black-spots-on-palms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-black-spots-on-palms.html</guid><description>How do you treat black spots on palms?
In most cases, leaf spots will not kill the tree, and fungicides are usually not necessary. If damage is becoming severe, fungicidal sprays containing copper can be used (see Table 1 for specific products). If palm fruits are used for food purposes, copper fung...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:19:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to calculate the age of a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-to-calculate-the-age-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-to-calculate-the-age-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>How to calculate the age of a tree?
Appreciate the age of the tree. Please select the tree type and specify the stem circumference / diameter in cm or inch. The stem circumference is measured at a height of 1.00 m (3.3 ft.) to 1.50 m (4.5 ft.).
What’s the average cost of a mature tree?
On average, a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:17:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a blow fly get to be?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-blow-fly-get-to-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-blow-fly-get-to-be.html</guid><description>How big does a blow fly get to be?
Blow flies are the name given to a number of fly species in the family Calliphoridae that feed off of decaying organic matter. Their coloration can range from green and blue to black and bronze, though their bodies are commonly shiny and metallic in appearance. Siz...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:16:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do I think people are dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-i-think-people-are-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-i-think-people-are-dying.html</guid><description>Why do I think people are dying?
You’re experiencing obsessive or intrusive thoughts. Obsessive thoughts of death can come from anxiety as well as depression. They might include worrying that you or someone you love will die. These intrusive thoughts can start out as harmless passing thoughts, but w...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do pine needles symbolize?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-pine-needles-symbolize.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-pine-needles-symbolize.html</guid><description>What do pine needles symbolize?
Being an evergreen tree, it is a symbol of immortality and eternity. In addition to this important meaning, common to all conifers, this tree also symbolizes marital happiness and fertility due to the needles joined in pairs and grafted onto short twigs called brachyb...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:12:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a lemon tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-lemon-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-lemon-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a lemon tree worth?
A young lemon tree generally costs at least $40, whereas young lime and orange tree prices start at about $45 and $53, respectively. Hardier varieties of these trees often cost more.
How old is a mature lemon tree?
If your lemon tree is planted outdoors, when it first...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my hibiscus tree not blooming?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-hibiscus-tree-not-blooming.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-hibiscus-tree-not-blooming.html</guid><description>Why is my hibiscus tree not blooming?
The reason for hibiscus not flowering is usually because of too much shade, drought stress or too much fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes foliage at the expense of flowers and too much phosphorous reduces hibiscus blooms by immobilizing nutrients in the soil. The bes...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:10:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there scrub oaks in Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-scrub-oaks-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-scrub-oaks-in-florida.html</guid><description>Are there scrub oaks in Florida?
Florida scrubs typically are dominated by one or more of four oak species. These oaks are not trees, but shrubs, rarely exceeding 8′ in height. Structurally, the scrub oaks look similar, but can be identified by their leaves.
Are there live oaks in south Florida?
The...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:07:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far do ash roots spread?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-do-ash-roots-spread.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-do-ash-roots-spread.html</guid><description>How far do ash roots spread?
Table below shows the Minimum Distance from property and Maximum root spread recorded
Ash
Fraxinus
Min – 10.0 metres
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus
Min – 10.0 metres
Elm
Ulmus
Min – 12.0 metres
Maple &amp;amp; Sycamore
Acer
Min – 12.0 metres
Oak
Quercus
Min – 18.0 metres
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:04:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What gas is used to tent for termites?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-gas-is-used-to-tent-for-termites.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-gas-is-used-to-tent-for-termites.html</guid><description>What gas is used to tent for termites?
Sulfuryl fluoride
Sulfuryl fluoride is a gas used to fumigate closed structures and their contents for drywood and Formosan termites, wood infesting beetles, bedbugs, carpet beetles, clothes moths, cockroaches, and rodents. Sulfuryl fluoride is an odorless, col...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a Douglas fir tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-douglas-fir-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-douglas-fir-tree-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a Douglas fir tree get?
Interior Douglas-fir reaches an average height of 30 to 37 m (100 to 120 ft) with a d.b.h. between 38 and 102 cm (15 and 40 in) in 200 to 300 years. On the best sites, dominant trees may attain a height of 49 m (160 ft) and a d.b.h. of 152 cm (60 in) (23).
What ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:42:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Norway spruce turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-norway-spruce-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-norway-spruce-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my Norway spruce turning brown?
Also Know, why is my Norway spruce turning brown? Spruces can suffer from Rhizosphaera Needle Cast, a fungal disease that causes needles on spruce trees to turn brown and drop, leaving bare branches. This fungus becomes active during long stretches of wet weath...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:41:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes a vertical crack in a tree trunk?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-a-vertical-crack-in-a-tree-trunk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-a-vertical-crack-in-a-tree-trunk.html</guid><description>What causes a vertical crack in a tree trunk?
The term “frost crack” describes vertical cracks in trees caused by alternating freezing and thawing temperatures. When the bark alternately contracts with freezing temperatures and expands on warm days, a crack is likely to occur. A tree with a crack is...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:40:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How dangerous are straight-line winds?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-dangerous-are-straight-line-winds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-dangerous-are-straight-line-winds.html</guid><description>How dangerous are straight-line winds?
While straight-line winds are different than tornadoes, they can cause just as much damage. Like a tornado, straight-line winds and derechos are particularly dangerous if you’re caught outdoors during the storm. Immediately seek shelter, and stay away from tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:40:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kills fungus instantly?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kills-fungus-instantly.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kills-fungus-instantly.html</guid><description>What kills fungus instantly?
Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol can help kill off the fungus that’s on the surface level of the skin. You can apply it directly to the affected area or soak your feet in a footbath of 70 percent rubbing alcohol and 30 percent water for 30 minutes.
What is the mos...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:38:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can we claim insurance after discharge?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-we-claim-insurance-after-discharge.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-we-claim-insurance-after-discharge.html</guid><description>Can we claim insurance after discharge?
If you want speedy reimbursement, keep the health insurance claim form duly filled and ready, preferably before the discharge. Upon your discharge, you can attach all other relevant documents along, and then pass it to the insurer to request for reimbursement ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a conference pear tree take to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-conference-pear-tree-take-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-conference-pear-tree-take-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does a conference pear tree take to grow?
When picked slightly under-ripe it serves well, not the best though, as a cooker, retaining its shape reasonably well. Conference produces fruit on average a year earlier than average and reaches its maximum cropping potential when it is about six y...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:24:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat brown spots on Ligustrum?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-brown-spots-on-ligustrum.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-brown-spots-on-ligustrum.html</guid><description>How do you treat brown spots on Ligustrum?
The best control is to spot-kill this weed and nearby turf with Roundup or similar nonselective herbicide that allows resodding shortly after use. It’s also best to remove the debris when the affected sections decline, and then wait a few weeks for more Ber...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:20:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much cheaper is a gravel driveway?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-cheaper-is-a-gravel-driveway.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-cheaper-is-a-gravel-driveway.html</guid><description>How much cheaper is a gravel driveway?
The average cost to put in a gravel driveway is between $1,500 and $6,000, or about $2 to $5 per square foot for materials and installation. The biggest factor that plays into how much money a new driveway will cost — other than size — is what material you plan...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:18:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long are maple tree roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-are-maple-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-are-maple-tree-roots.html</guid><description>How long are maple tree roots?
12 to 18 inches
Root System of Maple Trees Most of the Maple trees have roots as deep as 12 to 18 inches from the soil surface and spreading up to a distance of 25 ft. As the tree grows in size, these roots sometimes come out of the surface.
How deep do maple tree root...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:18:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of brown on arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-brown-on-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-brown-on-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of brown on arborvitae?
What’s behind die back, brown patches in arborvitaes?
Prune the affected foliage to remove the unsightly tissue. Pruning allows more light in and stimulates growth of new foliage.
Water regularly at the base of the plant during dry periods.
Fertilize in sp...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:18:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do ceiba trees lose their leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-ceiba-trees-lose-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-ceiba-trees-lose-their-leaves.html</guid><description>Do ceiba trees lose their leaves?
Ceiba trees grow in both wet evergreen and dry semi-deciduous tropical forests. The Page 2 trees lose their leaves in the dry season, a conditioned termed “drought-deciduousness”.
What does the ceiba tree represent?
The ceiba was the most sacred tree for the ancient...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:16:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Crimson King maple dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-crimson-king-maple-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-crimson-king-maple-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Crimson King maple dying?
The Crimson King maple is susceptible to verticillium wilt, which causes branches to wilt and die. It is not always possible to spot the infection as sapwood staining (sometimes patches of dark or olive green) may not be obvious.
Why is my maple tree losing leaves...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:13:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high does a monkey puzzle tree grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-does-a-monkey-puzzle-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-does-a-monkey-puzzle-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How high does a monkey puzzle tree grow?
30m
Reaching up to 30m in height, monkey puzzle has a stout, almost cylindrical trunk with smooth bark that has a purplish-brown colour. The base of a large tree can resemble an elephant’s foot.
What is the tallest monkey puzzle tree?
Araucaria araucana (co...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:12:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are hen and chicks Evergreen?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-hen-and-chicks-evergreen.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-hen-and-chicks-evergreen.html</guid><description>Are hen and chicks Evergreen?
Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) are low-growing evergreen succulent plants that look a little like rubbery roses with thick, fleshy pads arranged in rosettes. They are considered alpine or rock garden plants, because of their hardiness and drought resistance.
Wil...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:12:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big of a Christmas tree can you get in New Zealand?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-of-a-christmas-tree-can-you-get-in-new-zealand.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-of-a-christmas-tree-can-you-get-in-new-zealand.html</guid><description>How big of a Christmas tree can you get in New Zealand?
As the leader in artificial Christmas trees and fairy lights in NZ, we won’t let you down. Our range of Christmas trees is suitable for all locations in NZ. That range includes options from five-foot to 12-foot.
Where can I buy a Christmas tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:12:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of black spots on hydrangeas?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-spots-on-hydrangeas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-spots-on-hydrangeas.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of black spots on hydrangeas?
Hear this out loudPauseFill a spray bottle with 1 pint of tepid water and 1/2 tablespoon neem oil and mix well. Spray the stems and tops and bottoms of the leaves of the hydrangeas and discard the solution, as it breaks down within hours after mixing....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:07:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating the new growth on my lemon tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-the-new-growth-on-my-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-the-new-growth-on-my-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>What is eating the new growth on my lemon tree?
It is caused by the citrus leaf miner, a tiny moth that lays its larvae into young leaves and causes distortion of the leaves. Simply control by using a routine oil spray similar to what was used for the white fly. It’s a microscopic sap sucking insect...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:06:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take an Austrian pine to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-an-austrian-pine-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-an-austrian-pine-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take an Austrian pine to grow?
You can expect this pine to grow at a moderate rate of 12 to 18 inches per year in most circumstances.
How do you care for an Austrian pine tree?
Water your Austrian pine trees deeply to soak the soil down to the roots only during times of drought or p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:01:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my spruce turning yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-spruce-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-spruce-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my spruce turning yellow?
Yellowing of spruce may be caused by a variety of noninfectious stresses, particularly problems with the roots. Such stresses include problems with the site, such as too wet or too dry a site, or excessively compacted soil. Problems with planting are also a common cu...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:57:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant pine trees in March?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-pine-trees-in-march.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-pine-trees-in-march.html</guid><description>Can you plant pine trees in March?
It’s typically best to plant pine trees early before the growing season. In many areas, planting between December and March is safe as long as the seedling won’t endure freezing conditions. February and March are often the best months. In colder climates, you might...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:56:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of crepe myrtles blight?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crepe-myrtles-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crepe-myrtles-blight.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of crepe myrtles blight?
Spray the infected crepe myrtle trees with copper fungicide or lime sulfur fungicide. Start spraying when the leaf tip symptoms first show up, then repeat every ten days during wet weather.
Can you overwater a crape myrtle tree?
Crape myrtle trees need the m...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:49:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can you do if your neighbors damage your property?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-you-do-if-your-neighbors-damage-your-property.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-you-do-if-your-neighbors-damage-your-property.html</guid><description>What can you do if your neighbors damage your property?
Inform Your Neighbor About the Damage They Caused Be calm but assertive when talking to your neighbor—you want to be friendly but not too lenient. Inform your neighbor that the damage occurred. Take your neighbor to the damaged area. Start nego...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:49:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes palm tree trunk rot?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-palm-tree-trunk-rot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-palm-tree-trunk-rot.html</guid><description>What causes palm tree trunk rot?
Summary. Thielaviopsis trunk rot is caused by the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa. Due to this disease, the palm trunk either collapses on itself or the canopy suddenly falls off the trunk, often without warning. The palm canopy may appear healthy prior to collapse.
Ho...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can You Spray Foundation directly on your face?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-spray-foundation-directly-on-your-face.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-spray-foundation-directly-on-your-face.html</guid><description>Can You Spray Foundation directly on your face?
Since it is a spray foundation most of the people expect that it can directly be sprayed on the face. Yes, it can but with a considerable distance according to the coverage you want like between 6 to 10 inches. But applying directly to face requires st...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:35:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my pear tree have no leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-pear-tree-have-no-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-pear-tree-have-no-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does my pear tree have no leaves?
If your pear tree has no leaves at all, it might be dormant or dead. A pear tree not leafing out is normal in winter. Pear trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter, but should start producing leaves again in spring. If spring has come and gone and you...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:29:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you write a slogan to save a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-write-a-slogan-to-save-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-write-a-slogan-to-save-a-tree.html</guid><description>How do you write a slogan to save a tree?
100 Slogans for Tree Plantation Events and Save Trees Initiatives
“If you cut a tree, you kill a life.
“Plant a tree, so that the next generation can get air for free.”
“Don’t make trees rare, keep them with care.”
“Take care of the trees, they will take...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:29:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long after removing a black walnut tree is the poison out of the soil?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-after-removing-a-black-walnut-tree-is-the-poison-out-of-the-s.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-after-removing-a-black-walnut-tree-is-the-poison-out-of-the-s.html</guid><description>How long after removing a black walnut tree is the poison out of the soil?
Walnut leaves can be composted because the juglone toxin breaks down when exposed to air, water and bacteria. The toxic effect can be degraded in two to four weeks. In the soil, breakdown may take up to two months after the l...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:24:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will red maples grow in Houston?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-red-maples-grow-in-houston.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-red-maples-grow-in-houston.html</guid><description>Will red maples grow in Houston?
Drummond red maple trees are perfect for those who need their plants to grow quickly and they are a Texas native. This particular tree will give you golden yellow to red leaves during the autumn, although keep in mind that Houston doesn’t typically see as much brilli...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:24:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my cedars going brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-cedars-going-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-cedars-going-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my cedars going brown?
Hear this out loudPauseRoot Rot: Armillaria root rot is sometimes found in cedar hedges. Branches turn brown, often starting on one side of the tree. Fans of white fungal mycelium can be found under the bark at the base of dead trees and in the roots. Foliage affected ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:24:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do birch trees grow in threes?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-birch-trees-grow-in-threes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-birch-trees-grow-in-threes.html</guid><description>Why do birch trees grow in threes?
Height. One possible reason people plant silver birches in groups of three is to reduce their height. Since the birch roots are both deep and wide-spreading, certain gardeners feel that by planting a cluster of three trees, the roots will have to share a small area...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:24:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cherry tree splitting?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-cherry-tree-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-cherry-tree-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is my cherry tree splitting?
Splitting or peeling bark is often a sign of frost damage, though it may also be caused by disease or herbicide injury. With proper cultural care, cherry trees can often heal themselves with minimal scarring.
How fast does a double weeping cherry tree grow?
approxima...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:07:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my car leaving wet spots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-car-leaving-wet-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-car-leaving-wet-spots.html</guid><description>Why is my car leaving wet spots?
Coolant may leak from a car for a number of reasons. The most common are: radiator corrosion; a damaged coolant hose; or a water pump with a leaky gasket. In the vast majority of cases, water leaking from under a vehicle is usually condensation from the air condition...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:03:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you prune a established camellia?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-prune-a-established-camellia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-prune-a-established-camellia.html</guid><description>How do you prune a established camellia?
Cut the ends of branches after blooming to the size you want to achieve.
To grow a larger plant, prune back to an inch or less.
To grow a smaller plant, prune back to a few inches less than you want as a final result.
How hard can you cut back a camellia?
H...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:03:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do first when thinking about buying a house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-first-when-thinking-about-buying-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-first-when-thinking-about-buying-a-house.html</guid><description>What to do first when thinking about buying a house?
How To Buy A House In 12 Steps
Decide Whether You’re Ready to Buy A Home.
Calculate How Much House You Can Afford.
Save For A Down Payment And Closing Costs.
Get Preapproved For A Mortgage.
Find The Right Real Estate Agent.
Begin House Hunting.
M...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:51:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will removing tree cause subsidence?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-removing-tree-cause-subsidence.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-removing-tree-cause-subsidence.html</guid><description>Will removing tree cause subsidence?
Can trees cause subsidence? Yes. When tree roots enter a shrinkable, clay soil, they can take up sufficient moisture to cause the clay to dry and shrink. As a result, any foundation built upon the clay may move or subside.
What happens if you cut down an oak tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:45:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean if a tree is leaning?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-if-a-tree-is-leaning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-if-a-tree-is-leaning.html</guid><description>What does it mean if a tree is leaning?
Trees lean for one of two reasons. The most common is that the tree has been growing that way naturally to extend its leaves out into the sunlight, away from some larger object, usually a larger tree which is blocking the sun. Even if the other tree is no long...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far from my property line should I plant emerald green arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-from-my-property-line-should-i-plant-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-from-my-property-line-should-i-plant-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How far from my property line should I plant emerald green arborvitae?
The recommended spacing for Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees is 2-3 feet apart if you are using it for privacy. If you want quicker privacy, plant them about 2 feet apart. Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees typically grow about 3-4 fee...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:21:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you put sprinklers over a leach field?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-put-sprinklers-over-a-leach-field.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-put-sprinklers-over-a-leach-field.html</guid><description>Can you put sprinklers over a leach field?
Running the sprinkler system over your septic leach field has the same effect as heavy rain – it can cause flooding in the septic tank. Remember, the soil around the septic tank is already being watered from below as the effluent is being released into the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:13:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix curled leaves on a lemon tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-curled-leaves-on-a-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-curled-leaves-on-a-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>How do you fix curled leaves on a lemon tree?
Spray your citrus tree with insecticidal soap or neem oil or a good insecticide from your garden centre. Repeat until the plant begins to recover. Silvery lines or trail on the new leaves means your tree has citrus leafminer. It’s a tiny moth that lays i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:12:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my grape vines turning black?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-grape-vines-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-grape-vines-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my grape vines turning black?
Black rot, caused by the fungus Guignardia bidwellii, is a serious disease of cultivated and wild grapes. The disease is most destructive in warm, wet seasons. It attacks all green parts of the vine – leaves, shoots, leaf and fruit stems, tendrils, and fruit. Co...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:59:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you reverse chlorosis?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-reverse-chlorosis.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-reverse-chlorosis.html</guid><description>How do you reverse chlorosis?
Soil treatments, spraying applications of micronutrients to foliage, and trunk injections merely treat the symptoms and not the basic causes of chlorosis. Soil fertilization treatments produce the best results, but are usually the slowest to respond. Soil treatment is b...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:57:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is wrong with my crape myrtle?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-wrong-with-my-crape-myrtle.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-wrong-with-my-crape-myrtle.html</guid><description>What is wrong with my crape myrtle?
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are essentially trouble-free small trees. The most common problems include powdery mildew, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, Japanese beetles, and sooty mold.
How do you get rid of powdery mildew on crepe myrtles?
Some fungicides, ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:57:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are pin oak trees found?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-pin-oak-trees-found.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-pin-oak-trees-found.html</guid><description>Where are pin oak trees found?
Native habitat: Massachusetts to Delaware, west to Wisconsin and Arkansas. Growth habit: Strongly pyramidal, becoming oval-pyramidal with age. Tree size: 60 to 70 feet tall with a 25- to 40-foot spread. Pin oak can reach a height of more than 100 feet.
How old can a pi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:56:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you take care of a large potted olive tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-large-potted-olive-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-large-potted-olive-tree.html</guid><description>How do you take care of a large potted olive tree?
Although they can cope with dry periods, olives in containers need regular watering and feeding to produce fruit. During the growing season, keep the compost moist and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser such as Phostrogen, every month. In winter...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:55:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my maple tree bark turning white?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why is my maple tree bark turning white?
Bacterial Wetwood. Also called slime flux, bacterial wetwood is a disease that causes yellowish-brown wood discoloration and foul-smelling slime to ooze out of the bark. The slime can be clear or white and frothy. When the slime dries, it leaves a white or gr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:55:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a sunburst locust look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-sunburst-locust-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-sunburst-locust-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a sunburst locust look like?
It is one of the very best yellow foliaged trees you will find. The new foliage starts out a bright, almost lemon yellow, and turns into an attractive greenish-yellow during the summer. For fall it once again assumes the beautiful colour it first had in early s...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:44:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the construction industry dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-construction-industry-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-construction-industry-dying.html</guid><description>Is the construction industry dying?
The Construction Industry is dying out. ? Covid-19 crisis growing Сhallenges and Opportunities.
Is the construction industry booming?
While we may not see a completely booming construction industry until 2022, the United States is going to see a significant increa...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:43:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my redbud tree turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-redbud-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-redbud-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my redbud tree turning brown?
Dieback/Canker is the most destructive disease that attacks Redbud trees. It is first seen as a tree’s leaves wilt and turn brown. The fungus gradually spreads out within the tree’s vascular system slowly blocking the tree’s vascular system and inhibiting its abi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:34:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens when Edge is removed from a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-when-edge-is-removed-from-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-when-edge-is-removed-from-a-tree.html</guid><description>What happens when Edge is removed from a tree?
If a node gets an even number of vertices from one of its children then the edge from that node to its child will be removed and result will be increased by one and if the returned number is odd then we will add it to the number of vertices that the com...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a fig tree to mature?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-fig-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-fig-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a fig tree to mature?
three to five years
Most fig trees take three to five years to start ripening fruit. Prior to that, figs may form along stems where each leaf attaches, but they won’t ripen. Potted figs may bear fruit sooner.
What is the smallest fig tree?
Little Miss ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I cut dead branches off my weeping willow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-dead-branches-off-my-weeping-willow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-dead-branches-off-my-weeping-willow.html</guid><description>Should I cut dead branches off my weeping willow?
Do not cut back a weeping willow’s strong horizontal branches. Trim off any branches that are split or damaged with a pruning saw. Make the cut just below the break. If you see any dead wood, trim back the limbs until only living tissue remains.
How ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:27:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the cottonwood tree a male or female?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-cottonwood-tree-a-male-or-female.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-cottonwood-tree-a-male-or-female.html</guid><description>Is the cottonwood tree a male or female?
For instance, the cotton that helps carry seeds on the breeze can be a nuisance, especially when it sticks to window screens, blocks air conditioning units or coats a swimming pool. There’s a workaround, though. Cottonwood trees are male and female, and only ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:25:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if a tree is too close to your house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-a-tree-is-too-close-to-your-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-a-tree-is-too-close-to-your-house.html</guid><description>What happens if a tree is too close to your house?
It’s important to know where the sewer or septic line is on your property, since planting trees too close to it will increase the risk for clogs. Tree roots can eventually grow through pipes as they move toward water underground, and this can cause ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:17:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you plant a row of arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-plant-a-row-of-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-plant-a-row-of-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you plant a row of arborvitae?
How to Plant Arborvitae
Dig the planting hole 2 to 3 times as wide and as deep as the root ball.
Loosen some of the roots in the root ball.
Plant the arborvitae in the hole so that the top edge of the root ball is level with the top of the hole.
Back-fill with ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:09:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop thorns from growing back?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-thorns-from-growing-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-thorns-from-growing-back.html</guid><description>How do you stop thorns from growing back?
If you want to plant in the area after you’ve killed the brambles and it’s not grassy then use glyphosate based weed killer. Both will kill your brambles and stop them from growing back.
Can you remove the thorns from a honey locust tree?
Hiring professional...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can kill a silver maple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-kill-a-silver-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-kill-a-silver-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What can kill a silver maple tree?
Since the tree has been removed, there is no reason now why you can’t excavate the roots that are surfacing. Furthermore, you may want to apply herbicide such as Pathway (active ingredient Picloram) or Garlon (active ingredient Triclopyr) to effectively kill the ro...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What fungus attacks oak trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-fungus-attacks-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-fungus-attacks-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What fungus attacks oak trees?
Hypoxalon canker is an opportunistic fungus that may attack any type of oak tree that is stressed or weakened from disease, environmental or other factors. It spreads by spores from diseased to healthy trees. Infection causes dead lesions on limbs, branches, or trunks ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:05:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my knockout roses turning purple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-knockout-roses-turning-purple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-knockout-roses-turning-purple.html</guid><description>Why are my knockout roses turning purple?
When a Rose Bush with Red Leaves is Normal The new foliage of many roses starts out a very deep red to nearly purple in color. From this new growth comes the forming of buds and future beautiful blooms. Every time we deadhead our roses (remove the old blooms...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:01:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is falling from my ash tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-falling-from-my-ash-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-falling-from-my-ash-tree.html</guid><description>What is falling from my ash tree?
Many people have noticed leaves falling from their ash trees and are worried the trees are dying. “The leaves are falling due to a fungal problem called ash anthracnose,” Zeleznik says. “Ash anthracnose occurs every year, and this year it’s especially problematic.”
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:51:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why was it decided to remove the sweet gum trees from the original memorial design?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-was-it-decided-to-remove-the-sweet-gum-trees-from-the-original-mem.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-was-it-decided-to-remove-the-sweet-gum-trees-from-the-original-mem.html</guid><description>Why was it decided to remove the sweet gum trees from the original memorial design?
The decision was spearheaded by the memorial’s original architect Michael Arad according to the Times reporter Dunlap. The sweetgums lost their place around the perimeter of the plaza because they were perceived as a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:49:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes pine trees to die from the top down?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-pine-trees-to-die-from-the-top-down.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-pine-trees-to-die-from-the-top-down.html</guid><description>What causes pine trees to die from the top down?
They primarily target older or weakened trees. One of the few needle diseases that attacks from the top down is pine wilt disease. Small worms called nematodes invade trees and quickly cause severe damage. How to Fix: Inspect your tree for debris or i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:41:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is honey locust a good shade tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-honey-locust-a-good-shade-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-honey-locust-a-good-shade-tree.html</guid><description>Is honey locust a good shade tree?
Providing perfect dappled shade with a classic rounded shape, the Shademaster Honeylocust Tree is highly adaptable, tolerant, hardy, and pest and disease-free. It’s synonymous with the classic shade tree.
How fast does a Shademaster honey locust grow?
24″ per year
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:33:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my ginkgo tree leaves turning yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ginkgo-tree-leaves-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ginkgo-tree-leaves-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are my ginkgo tree leaves turning yellow?
Ginkgo are also subject to chlorosis if your soil is alkaline; chlorosis will turn the leaves yellow, but they typically will have a deep green fan pattern within the yellow leaves. If the foliage is falling off without turning yellow first, it is a sign...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:10:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my pine tree have no needles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-pine-tree-have-no-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-pine-tree-have-no-needles.html</guid><description>Why does my pine tree have no needles?
The culprit is probably some type of disease or insect. So, if one-third to one-fourth of the needles on the inner parts of your evergreen tree are falling off, it is probably just a normal sign of aging. Just rake up the dead needles, or better yet, leave them...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of black ants in a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-ants-in-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-ants-in-a-tree.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of black ants in a tree?
How to get rid of ants on trees
Spray the tree with a solution that contains 30 drops of peppermint oil and one gallon of water.
Line the bottom of the tree with ant baits to capture them as they travel.
Use a horticultural soap or insecticide to rid the...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:58:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does birch yellow with age?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-birch-yellow-with-age.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-birch-yellow-with-age.html</guid><description>Does birch yellow with age?
What Color is Birch Wood? The most prized part of the tree where birch is concerned is the sapwood or outermost section of the tree. It’s usually more of a creamy white, but can be almost a pure white in some cases. It develops a yellowish-red tint with age.
Do birch tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:57:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Black Hills spruce to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-black-hills-spruce-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-black-hills-spruce-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Black Hills spruce to grow?
Black Hills Spruce grows steadily into a dense, symmetrical cone-shaped tree. In 10 years it will be close to 10 feet tall, and it will reach 20 to 25 feet in height, with a spread of around 10 feet. Over time it may reach as much as 40 feet, a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:56:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Robinia Frisia grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-robinia-frisia-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-robinia-frisia-grow.html</guid><description>How big does a Robinia Frisia grow?
approximately 8 x 4 metres
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ is a stunning upright, medium sized ornamental tree that will grow to approximately 8 x 4 metres in 20 years. It will grow in most positions where exposure to wind is avoided.
Do Robinia trees lose their lea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:53:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my plums turning white?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-plums-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-plums-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why are my plums turning white?
WHITE POWDER ON PLUM TREE LEAVES Plum trees often suffer from POWDERY MILDEW which is a fungal disease. The powder you see on the leaves are the spores of the fungus.
What time of year do plum trees flower?
Frost Damage to Blossom Many Plum trees full of blossom fail ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:52:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the bottom of my tomatoes turning black?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-bottom-of-my-tomatoes-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-bottom-of-my-tomatoes-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are the bottom of my tomatoes turning black?
A sunken black spot at the blossom end of tomato fruits is the classic symptom of blossom end rot. This relatively common garden problem is not a disease, but rather a physiological disorder caused by a calcium imbalance within the plant.
Why are the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:44:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes vertical streaks on Wetwood tree bark?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-vertical-streaks-on-wetwood-tree-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-vertical-streaks-on-wetwood-tree-bark.html</guid><description>What causes vertical streaks on Wetwood tree bark?
Wetwood affected oak. These vertical streaks result from a slimy liquid oozing out of cracks or wounds and running down the bark called ‘slime flux’. Sometimes this liquid is very abundant and foul smelling.
What kind of bacteria grow in Wetwood tre...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:44:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop leaf miners on citrus trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-leaf-miners-on-citrus-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-leaf-miners-on-citrus-trees.html</guid><description>How do you stop leaf miners on citrus trees?
Spray with horticultural oil to deter the moth from laying new eggs. The oil won’t kill the larvae which is why it’s important to remove any infested growth. Spray first thing in the morning to avoid spraying beneficial insects which are less active at th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:43:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What makes Williamson County Texas accessible to Austin?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-makes-williamson-county-texas-accessible-to-austin.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-makes-williamson-county-texas-accessible-to-austin.html</guid><description>What makes Williamson County Texas accessible to Austin?
Two new colleges and two new hospitals have opened since 2015. Another significant factor has been the opening of the North Loop 1 and Texas State Highway 45 toll roads, which have made Williamson County more accessible to Austin.
Why is Willi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:43:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can apricot trees be espaliered?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-apricot-trees-be-espaliered.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-apricot-trees-be-espaliered.html</guid><description>Can apricot trees be espaliered?
Most apple and pear varieties which produce their fruit on spurs (rather than on the tips of their branches) can be trained as espaliers. Plums, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are not suitable for espalier-training, but do very well when trained as fans....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:43:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Ming aralia a good indoor plant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-ming-aralia-a-good-indoor-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-ming-aralia-a-good-indoor-plant.html</guid><description>Is the Ming aralia a good indoor plant?
It is also known as Parsley Aralia and Chinese Aralia. Ming Aralia plants are great air purifiers thanks to their ability to remove organic volatiles from the indoor environment. Its interesting foliage makes Ming Aralia a great ornamental plant that can be gr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:40:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I use Miracle Grow on my Meyer lemon tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-use-miracle-grow-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-use-miracle-grow-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>Can I use Miracle Grow on my Meyer lemon tree?
Miracle-Gro is one of the most well-known manufacturers of fertilizers, and it is easy to see why. This Miracle-Gro Continuous Release Citrus Plant Food is specifically designed to feed citrus trees, including the Meyer lemon.
How long does it take for ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:14:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you cut back corkscrew grass?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-you-cut-back-corkscrew-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-you-cut-back-corkscrew-grass.html</guid><description>Do you cut back corkscrew grass?
The perennial corkscrew rush is semi-evergreen. In the higher zones it will remain green throughout winter, but colder areas see the foliage turning brown. You can cut the foliage back when this occurs in very early spring to make way for new leaves.
Why are the tips...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:08:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are oak trees located?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-oak-trees-located.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-oak-trees-located.html</guid><description>Where are oak trees located?
Oak trees can grow well in temperate and tropical climates and are found in regions of Asia and North America. This article will deal with the characteristics of the three main types of oak trees – White Oak, Red Oak, and the Black Oak.
What is our national tree where is...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do oak leaves change color?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-oak-leaves-change-color.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-oak-leaves-change-color.html</guid><description>Why do oak leaves change color?
Several species of oak exhibit yellow fall color, caused by the carotene in their leaves that’s visible after chlorophyll is depleted. Valley oak (Quercus lobata), native to California and winter hardy to USDA zones 7 through 9, turns attractive shades of bronze and g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:59:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Leylandii going brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-leylandii-going-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-leylandii-going-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my Leylandii going brown?
When Leylandii are too dry or too wet, their needles start to turn yellow and then brown. This will mean your Leylandii cannot get enough water to the foliage and they will look like they are suffering from drought when they are actually too wet.
Will Leylandii grow ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:57:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a leylandii tree grow to be?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-leylandii-tree-grow-to-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-leylandii-tree-grow-to-be.html</guid><description>How tall does a leylandii tree grow to be?
It will grow in a windy site so can provide an excellent shelter belt. Leylandii can be trimmed to a hedge of any size (we’ve kept one at 4ft/120cm tall for 25 years). As a specimen tree it has an elegant, columnar form with dense foliage.
Can a leylandii b...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:52:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do beech trees produce nuts every year?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-beech-trees-produce-nuts-every-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-beech-trees-produce-nuts-every-year.html</guid><description>Do beech trees produce nuts every year?
We know that, generally speaking, trees require a lot of energy to produce nuts, and so a tree won’t produce them every year. The books say every two or three years for beech nuts and three to seven years for oaks, but take it all with a grain of salt.
Are bee...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:42:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will blue spruce regrow needles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-blue-spruce-regrow-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-blue-spruce-regrow-needles.html</guid><description>Will blue spruce regrow needles?
Well, the short answer is no, the needles will not grow back. On spruce trees, it can be helpful for the tree to remove dead branch sections so that healthy branches can replace them, since spruces will regrow along the healthy branches that have buds. …
Do Blue Spru...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:40:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What makes a pin oak tree unmanageable?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-makes-a-pin-oak-tree-unmanageable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-makes-a-pin-oak-tree-unmanageable.html</guid><description>What makes a pin oak tree unmanageable?
The lower branches on pin oak cultivars ‘Crown Right’ and ‘Sovereign’ do not grow down at a 45-degree angle as does the non-cultivar. This branch angle can make the tree unmanageable in close urban settings.
How did the pin oak tree get its name?
Steve Nix i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:39:49 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>