<?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>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:37:13 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>How do I get rid of pecan tree galls?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-pecan-tree-galls.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-pecan-tree-galls.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of pecan tree galls?
Proper treatment consists of spraying the entire trunk and large branches with an insecticide labeled for controlling aphids. The trunk is sprayed because a majority of the eggs are laid in the cracks and cervices of the bark. The eggs hatch in the spring, when ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:33:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old are mature beech trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-old-are-mature-beech-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-old-are-mature-beech-trees.html</guid><description>How old are mature beech trees?
Beech are ancient from 225 years onwards, although many have ancient characteristics from around 175 years. Typically a veteran beech will be 125-200 years of age and a notable beech may be 75-150 years old.
How tall is a mature beech tree?
40m
Mature beech trees can ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:30:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I rake up maple seeds?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-rake-up-maple-seeds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-rake-up-maple-seeds.html</guid><description>Should I rake up maple seeds?
The best way to pick up maple seeds is using rake, according to Cooperative Extension System. Using herbicides like glyphosate can also help after the seeds have begun to grow but be sure to avoid hitting any other plants with it, as it will kill them as well.
Can you s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:29:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to cut down a 25 foot pine tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cut-down-a-25-foot-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cut-down-a-25-foot-pine-tree.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to cut down a 25 foot pine tree?
Removing Trees – Cost Per Tree
Size
Height
Average cost
Small
Up to 15 ft.
$225 – $500
Medium
15 – 25 ft.
$500 – $900
Large
25 – 60 ft.
$900 – $2500
Extra Large
60 – 120 ft
$2500 – $4500
How much does it cost to remove a $50 foot pin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:23:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat leaf spots on a pear tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-leaf-spots-on-a-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-leaf-spots-on-a-pear-tree.html</guid><description>How do you treat leaf spots on a pear tree?
Treating pear fruit spot requires a combination of chemical and cultural practices. Apply fungicides as soon as leaves are fully developed, then repeat three more times at two-week intervals. Spray the tree thoroughly until the fungicide drips from the lea...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:22:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep apples from getting maggots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-apples-from-getting-maggots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-apples-from-getting-maggots.html</guid><description>How do you keep apples from getting maggots?
Kaolin clay can discourage apple maggot flies and other insects from laying eggs in apple plantings. This method is best used with traps and before any pesticide application. Apply clay in a visible layer to all surfaces of the tree, leaves and fruit. Thi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:19:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if you kill the roots of a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-you-kill-the-roots-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-you-kill-the-roots-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>What happens if you kill the roots of a tree?
The tree will be unable to transport nutrients from the leaves to the roots and will die in a matter of weeks. Knowing how to kill tree roots is the same as knowing how to kill a tree. Tree roots need to breathe and if they are suffocated, the tree will ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:18:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will mandevilla grow on fence?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-mandevilla-grow-on-fence.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-mandevilla-grow-on-fence.html</guid><description>Will mandevilla grow on fence?
This long-blooming plant starts its display in early summer and continues to produce new wood blooms through mid-summer. It’s perfect for covering trellises, railings, posts, arbors, pergolas, fences – anything that needs beautifying.
What is a good companion plant for...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:16:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep moles from digging holes in your yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-moles-from-digging-holes-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-moles-from-digging-holes-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>How do you keep moles from digging holes in your yard?
Moles and gophers can damage your lawn and garden. Control them humanely by eliminating their food source, spraying with liquid repellents, scattering repellent granules, using barriers and/or digging trenches lined with wire mesh or hardware cl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:04:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my deodar cedar dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-deodar-cedar-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-deodar-cedar-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my deodar cedar dying?
When fungal pathogens invade cedar trees through bark cracks, they cause lesions that are called cankers. An early symptom of canker disease is tip dieback on individual “flagged branches.” The main trunk, which is also called the central leader, starts dying from the t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:03:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I fertilize my lawn year round?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-fertilize-my-lawn-year-round.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-fertilize-my-lawn-year-round.html</guid><description>How do I fertilize my lawn year round?
Fertilize: If you have cool-season grass in your lawn, aim to fertilize in early spring. You can wait until mid-to-late spring if you have warm-season grass. Fertilize as your grass begins its most active growth period. We recommend using a slow-release fertili...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:02:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the easiest way to identify poison sumac?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-identify-poison-sumac.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-identify-poison-sumac.html</guid><description>What is the easiest way to identify poison sumac?
Poison sumac has clusters of white or light-green berries that sag downward on its branches, while the red berries of harmless sumac sit upright. Also, each stem on the poison sumac plant has a cluster of leaflets with smooth edges, while harmless su...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:49:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do I need cleaner with pressure washer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-i-need-cleaner-with-pressure-washer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-i-need-cleaner-with-pressure-washer.html</guid><description>Do I need cleaner with pressure washer?
Most manufacturers recommend that pressure washer soap be used with the washer to avoid any malfunction. Using regular household soap in a pressure washer is risky because the soap may not be compatible with the washer, thereby damaging the washer.
What do you...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:32:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill California pepper tree roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-kill-california-pepper-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-kill-california-pepper-tree-roots.html</guid><description>How do you kill California pepper tree roots?
Cut Brazilian pepper trees down to just above ground level with the machete. Immediately spray the stumps with a triclopyr ester or glyphosate-based herbicide.
How do I get rid of California pepper trees?
Cut the tree down to the stump as low as you ca...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:31:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?
Overwatering of flowering cherries can cause leaves to fall. Leaves falling off trees it is known as defoliation. Leaf fall can be natural, as it occurs with most deciduous trees in the fall, or can be due to fungal disease, bacterial disease and improp...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:16:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do controllers usually last?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-controllers-usually-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-controllers-usually-last.html</guid><description>How long do controllers usually last?
It might overheat if the airflow is obstructed by dust. And depends on how dusty your room is, you’ll probably get around 5 years. If you drop it, well it’ll depend on how high and how often you drop it. It could last for around 1 hour or perhaps 1 year.
How do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:14:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?
Leaf drop of ash trees at this time of year (mid-late May) is usually caused by a fungal disease called ash anthracnose. The problem occurs on susceptible ash species (especially green ash) in extended periods of cool, moist weather. This early infection may kil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:13:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can palm trees be planted near a pool?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-palm-trees-be-planted-near-a-pool.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-palm-trees-be-planted-near-a-pool.html</guid><description>Can palm trees be planted near a pool?
Yes, you can plant a palm tree by your pool. The queen palm reaches a great height of 15-20′ so provides majesty as well as the look you’re going for. Other palm varieties that will work are as follows: Sago Palm.
Can I grow windmill palm in a container?
Windmi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:11:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</guid><description>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?
Pruning crepe myrtles in summer is not the optimal time of year to trim your trees, unless you wait until after they bloom. Floridata notes that some cultivars continue to bloom for as long as 120 days, making this tree or large shrub a popular landscape plant....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:07:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What mushrooms grow in Southwest Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-mushrooms-grow-in-southwest-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-mushrooms-grow-in-southwest-florida.html</guid><description>What mushrooms grow in Southwest Florida?
The Florida edible mushrooms I believe are easiest to identify are boletes, puffballs, chanterelles, indigo milk-caps and ganodermas (or reishi). None of them are too hard to identify and their possible toxic lookalikes aren’t deadly.
What time of year do mu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:02:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are these tiny black bugs in my room?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-these-tiny-black-bugs-in-my-room.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-these-tiny-black-bugs-in-my-room.html</guid><description>What are these tiny black bugs in my room?
What are those tiny black bugs in your bed? They are likely either bat bugs, spider beetles, fleas or ticks. They are commonly found in many house holds. Generally speaking they are harmless and nothing to fear.
Where do tiny black bugs come from?
In your h...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:01:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you have just one pear tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-have-just-one-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-have-just-one-pear-tree.html</guid><description>Can you have just one pear tree?
Pears are one of the easiest tree fruits to grow successfully, but just one of them won’t work due to two different varieties of cross-pollination. If you’re wondering whether you’re up to the challenge of growing fruit trees, start with two pear trees.
Can you grow ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:55:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall is an oak tree after 10 years?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-is-an-oak-tree-after-10-years.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-is-an-oak-tree-after-10-years.html</guid><description>How tall is an oak tree after 10 years?
Growing to 6m after 10 years and 11m after 20 years. The female flowers are found near the end of each twig and are reddish-brown in colour. The male flowers hang down on bright green catkins. The flowering month is May and, being a deciduous tree, it sheds it...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:49:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How should I plant my blueberry bush?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-should-i-plant-my-blueberry-bush.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-should-i-plant-my-blueberry-bush.html</guid><description>How should I plant my blueberry bush?
In most areas, it’s ideal to plant blueberries in the fall or spring. You can plant blueberry bushes as close as 2 or 2.5 feet apart to form solid hedgerows, or space them up to 6 feet apart so they grow individually. If you plant in rows, allow 8 to 10 feet bet...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:49:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?
It is popular for its summer foliage in purple-green shades. In the fall the leaves turn brown, bronze or maroon before dropping off. In the springtime the leaf crown fills with yellow and maroon flowers. The Crimson King maple has a shallow root...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:41:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of ants do I have in my yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-ants-do-i-have-in-my-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-ants-do-i-have-in-my-yard.html</guid><description>What kind of ants do I have in my yard?
Let this guide help you.
Carpenter Ants. Carpenter ants, which are typically black and ¼ to ½ inch long, are common pests throughout North America.
Odorous House Ants.
Pavement Ants.
Pharaoh Ants.
Argentine Ants.
Fire Ants.
How do I identify an ant?
An...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:38:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water a majesty palm?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-a-majesty-palm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-a-majesty-palm.html</guid><description>How often should I water a majesty palm?
I water my palms almost every single Sunday, just so that I make a habit out of it. Test the soil by sticking your finger in an inch or so and if it’s dry feeling, then you can soak it in the sink like I explained above. If the soil still feels most, just wai...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:37:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do cypress trees grow well in Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-cypress-trees-grow-well-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-cypress-trees-grow-well-in-florida.html</guid><description>Do cypress trees grow well in Florida?
Cypress is cold hardy and grows anywhere in South Florida. It must have well drained soil and does best in full to part sun.
What kind of cypress trees grow in Florida?
Cypress trees, the most flood-tolerant of all Florida tree species, grow in areas that are...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:34:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best hedge for South Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-hedge-for-south-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-hedge-for-south-florida.html</guid><description>What is the best hedge for South Florida?
15 Best Plants for Hedges in Florida
Arborvitae. Many people love the pyramidal shape of the arborvitae.
Bottlebrush. The spikes of flowers on the end of the bottlebrush plant during the summer give this plant its name.
Boxwood.
Clusia.
Gardenia.
India...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:34:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my maple leaves limp?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-maple-leaves-limp.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-maple-leaves-limp.html</guid><description>Why are my maple leaves limp?
Without new root development, they are less able to absorb water and nutrients. The first summer is the most challenging for newly planted trees. Watch for signs of drought stress which include wilting of leaves and new growth, scorching of the leaf edges and dry, curle...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:29:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a shrub look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-shrub-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-shrub-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a shrub look like?
Shrubs are small to medium-sized woody plants, larger than flower, but smaller than trees. They usually have several stems, not just one main stem or trunk, like a tree. A shrub can be less than a foot tall or up to 15 feet tall and may be evergreen or deciduous (droppin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:26:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the tolerance for a stair riser?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-tolerance-for-a-stair-riser.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-tolerance-for-a-stair-riser.html</guid><description>What is the tolerance for a stair riser?
Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum.
What is the minimum stair width?
(1) Stairways serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall be not less in width than 44 inches. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:15:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I plant in heavily shaded area?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-plant-in-heavily-shaded-area.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-plant-in-heavily-shaded-area.html</guid><description>What can I plant in heavily shaded area?
10 Great Plants for Shade
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Lamium Maculatum (Dead Nettle)
Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)
Pulmonaria (Lungwort)
Astilbe.
Digitalis (Foxglove)
Hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass)
Primula (Primrose)
What is considered dense shade?
Bad s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:14:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is digging small holes around my foundation?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-digging-small-holes-around-my-foundation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-digging-small-holes-around-my-foundation.html</guid><description>What is digging small holes around my foundation?
Mice, voles, moles, chipmunks, ground squirrels, woodchucks, and other tunneling creatures are doing what comes naturally to stay safe and warm.
Can you dig next to house foundation?
As long as your foundation is structurally secure, you can dig righ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:13:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does it take 2 pear trees to produce fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-it-take-2-pear-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-it-take-2-pear-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>Does it take 2 pear trees to produce fruit?
It takes about two months between when pears first appear on your tree and when they are ripe enough to harvest. In addition, different pear tree varieties will bear fruit at different times of year.
What pollinates a plum tree?
Pollination can be performe...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:56:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do weeds grow under pine trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-weeds-grow-under-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-weeds-grow-under-pine-trees.html</guid><description>Do weeds grow under pine trees?
Many gardeners dislike weeds growing around their pine trees. They make a yard look less cared for, and they can spread from the area beneath a pine tree to a nearby vegetable garden or landscape. A combination of weeding and mulching is usually the best way to keep w...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:55:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a blue spruce be transplanted?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-blue-spruce-be-transplanted.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-blue-spruce-be-transplanted.html</guid><description>Can a blue spruce be transplanted?
Blue spruce grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 7 and transplant best as container-grown seedlings in the early spring or in the fall. Bare-rooted seedlings are available but are tricky to adequately water, making them more s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:53:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you bring a dying evergreen tree back?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-a-dying-evergreen-tree-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-a-dying-evergreen-tree-back.html</guid><description>How do you bring a dying evergreen tree back?
The following will help you manage needlecast:
Prune away dead branches, twigs, and infected areas of the tree.
Remove fallen foliage and destroy it (burn it).
Apply a fungicide to the tree after removing signs of the infection.
Deep water the tree onc...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:45:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of mushroom grows out of a maple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-mushroom-grows-out-of-a-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-mushroom-grows-out-of-a-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What kind of mushroom grows out of a maple tree?
Artist’s conk (Ganoderma applanatum) infects the living and dead tissue of sugar maple trees and produces bracket-like, woody-textured conks that can live for five to 10 years and grow to more than 3 feet wide. Each year, the fungus produces a new spo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:41:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my honey locust tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-honey-locust-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-honey-locust-tree.html</guid><description>What is eating my honey locust tree?
Quick facts. Honeylocust plant bugs feed on honeylocust trees. Varieties of honeylocust with yellow leaves are more attractive to honeylocust plant bugs than the ones with green leaves. Young, recently transplanted trees are more susceptible to damage.
What bug k...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:39:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens when mouse poison gets wet?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-when-mouse-poison-gets-wet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-when-mouse-poison-gets-wet.html</guid><description>What happens when mouse poison gets wet?
“When this chemical comes in contact with water, it creates phosphine gas, which is highly poisonous and can cause pulmonary edema and respiratory failure.” Pulmonary edema occurs when fluid collects around the lungs and makes it difficult or impossible to br...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:38:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I take a picture of a plant and identify it?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-take-a-picture-of-a-plant-and-identify-it.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-take-a-picture-of-a-plant-and-identify-it.html</guid><description>How can I take a picture of a plant and identify it?
To identify a plant you simply need to simply snap a photo of the plant, and the app will tell you what it is in a matter of seconds! PlantSnap can currently recognize 90% of all known species of plants and trees, which covers most of the species ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:35:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my ponderosa pine needles turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ponderosa-pine-needles-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ponderosa-pine-needles-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my ponderosa pine needles turning brown?
The most evident problem this year is the abundance of ponderosa pine trees affected by foliar pathogens – microorganisms that infect tree needles. Foliar pathogens cause older needles to die and turn brown or reddish-brown and make the tree look like...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:34:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will powdery mildew kill my magnolia tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-powdery-mildew-kill-my-magnolia-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-powdery-mildew-kill-my-magnolia-tree.html</guid><description>Will powdery mildew kill my magnolia tree?
Organic Treatments. Unlike many fungal infections, powdery mildew spores do not survive in water. Overhead sprinkling can wash many of the spores off the magnolia, killing them. Make sure to water early enough in the day for the foliage to dry completely by...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:24:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should you cut back hawthorn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-should-you-cut-back-hawthorn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-should-you-cut-back-hawthorn.html</guid><description>When should you cut back hawthorn?
To prune your Hawthorn into a tree, simply remove the lower branches with a sharp pruning saw to reveal a single trunk. During the second year of planting, between February and March, is the recommended time for hard pruning Hawthorn hedges. Cut back growth by half...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:21:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is best to plant around a pool?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-best-to-plant-around-a-pool.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-best-to-plant-around-a-pool.html</guid><description>What is best to plant around a pool?
Plants like bamboo, palm trees and hedges can create a natural fence to enclose the space and even create some shade. You also want to use a mix of plants to add texture to the landscape around the pool. Combining ornamental grasses, cactuses, flowering plants an...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:18:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pepper trees have shallow roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pepper-trees-have-shallow-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pepper-trees-have-shallow-roots.html</guid><description>Do pepper trees have shallow roots?
The California pepper tree has roots that go everywhere and anywhere in search of water and nutrients, making it drought-tolerant but problematic. Its surface roots make it impossible to grow anything under the tree and the roots’ aggressive qualities break paveme...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:17:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the most hardy boxwood?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-most-hardy-boxwood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-most-hardy-boxwood.html</guid><description>What is the most hardy boxwood?
insularis
insularis are considered the hardiest of all boxwood. Buxus semper. virens, common box, is hardy to zone 6 (Krussmann 1984) and has a greater stature than the preceding species. The large, dark green leaves remain evergreen all year.
Does Korean boxwood grow...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:16:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow a rose without soil?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-grow-a-rose-without-soil.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-grow-a-rose-without-soil.html</guid><description>Can you grow a rose without soil?
think again! As crazy as it seems, it’s possible to grow plants above the ground without any soil at all. Researchers discovered hundreds of years ago that soil simply holds mineral nutrients close to plant roots, but the soil itself isn’t necessary for plant growth...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:06:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should peach trees be watered?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-peach-trees-be-watered.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-peach-trees-be-watered.html</guid><description>How often should peach trees be watered?
On average, mature peach trees require at least 36 inches of water per year. The University of California says that in the summer growing season, peach trees in mild climates need either daily drip irrigation or a major sprinkler spraying every three weeks.
H...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:03:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat fungus on a plum tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-fungus-on-a-plum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-fungus-on-a-plum-tree.html</guid><description>How do you treat fungus on a plum tree?
Prune out all infected branches in late winter (late February through the end of March) and destroy them by burning, burying, or throwing them away. Remove at least 3-4 inches of healthy tissue below each knot to ensure elimination of the fungus.
What’s eating...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a maple tree be cut out to enhance the?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-maple-tree-be-cut-out-to-enhance-the.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-maple-tree-be-cut-out-to-enhance-the.html</guid><description>Can a maple tree be cut out to enhance the?
A maple is growing within its canopy -about 50 ft away. The oak was fed last fall with a feeder root enhancer enzyme along with a general fertilizer. The oa … read more I have a large (over 10 feet) Okami Cherry tree that has sprouted additional small tree...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:56:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the smallest crape myrtle tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-smallest-crape-myrtle-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-smallest-crape-myrtle-tree.html</guid><description>What is the smallest crape myrtle tree?
Dwarf varieties only grow to a height of 4 feet or less. Semi-Dwarf varieties grow 4 to 8 feet tall. Large or Tree Crapemyrtle reaches a height of 10 to 20 feet. By choosing a suitably-sized variety for your location, you will eliminate the need for heavy prun...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:55:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree shedding leaves in June?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-shedding-leaves-in-june.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-shedding-leaves-in-june.html</guid><description>Why is my tree shedding leaves in June?
Leaf loss during the late summer can be caused by a problem with the water. Too little or too much water can cause your tree to drop leaves prematurely. However, if there has been too much rain during the summer or you have over-watered the tree, the leaves co...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:54:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What pine tree loses its needles every year?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-pine-tree-loses-its-needles-every-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-pine-tree-loses-its-needles-every-year.html</guid><description>What pine tree loses its needles every year?
Eastern larch
Eastern larch (also known as tamarack), dawn redwood and bald cypress trees lose all of their needles every year. Similar to deciduous trees, this helps protect them against winter conditions and (like all conifers) allows them to grow under...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:54:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are chow chows prone to bloat?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-chow-chows-prone-to-bloat.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-chow-chows-prone-to-bloat.html</guid><description>Are chow chows prone to bloat?
Bloat. Gastric dilatation and volvulus, also known as GDV or bloat, usually occurs in dogs with deep, narrow chests. This means your Chow Chow is more at risk than other breeds. When a dog bloats, the stomach twists on itself and fills with gas.
Does a chow chow need a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:53:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can magnolias get too much water?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-magnolias-get-too-much-water.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-magnolias-get-too-much-water.html</guid><description>Can magnolias get too much water?
Magnolias do best when the soil is neutral to slightly acidic. Too little water can cause drought stress, which results in yellowing leaves on magnolias. Too much water, or soil that doesn’t drain well, can drown the tree roots. This can also cause yellow magnolia l...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:47:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I revive my hibiscus?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-revive-my-hibiscus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-revive-my-hibiscus.html</guid><description>How do I revive my hibiscus?
To revive a dying hibiscus ensure the soil is moist rather then saturated, mist the leaves to increase humidity and ensure your hibiscus has at least 5 hours of sunlight. Once you have adjusted the conditions to suit the hibiscus, new growth should emerge in the Spring a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:29:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Ylang-Ylang need full sun?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-ylang-ylang-need-full-sun.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-ylang-ylang-need-full-sun.html</guid><description>Does Ylang-Ylang need full sun?
Plant specs A fast grower with a conical shape, the ylang ylang likes full to partial sun. It’s evergreen and blooms on and off during warm months of the year…the fragrance may give it away since the green flowers are next to invisible when they first appear.
How do y...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:28:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of pine tree has drooping branches?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-pine-tree-has-drooping-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-pine-tree-has-drooping-branches.html</guid><description>What kind of pine tree has drooping branches?
Hemlock (Tsuga) Hemlocks are a type of evergreen conifer that grow in a conical shape and have drooping or weeping branches.
How do you treat pine wilt?
Pine wilt management in the United States is currently best achieved by removal of symptomatic trees....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:28:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you encourage vines to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-encourage-vines-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-encourage-vines-to-grow.html</guid><description>How do you encourage vines to grow?
To encourage bushy growth on young vines, pinch out the stems’ terminal buds. If you want just a few vertical stems, though (for a tracery of growth around a column, for example), don’t pinch. Instead, remove all but one or two long stems at the base.
What to use ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:27:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know when a walnut tree is dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-when-a-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-when-a-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know when a walnut tree is dying?
Walnut bark is normally shaggy and rough, but if you can pull it away with your fingers, the tree is dying or dead. If the bark is peeled all the way around the trunk, it’s definitely dead. If the tree’s cambium layer is exposed, it cannot pull water and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:11:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are three trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-three-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-three-trees.html</guid><description>What are three trees?
Hear this out loudPauseThere are three basic leaf types: needles, scales and broadleaf. Most evergreens have needles or scales, while most broadleaf trees are deciduous, meaning they drop their leaves when dormant. However, there are exceptions. Larch has green needles that tur...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:11:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree sprouting?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-sprouting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-sprouting.html</guid><description>Why is my tree sprouting?
In general there are two reasons a tree might start growing suckers: because it’s under stress, or because a graft has failed. Stress. Suckers are a tree’s attempt to grow more branches, often in response to some kind of injury. If the roots have been damaged, suckers may g...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:09:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do rhododendrons grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-rhododendrons-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-rhododendrons-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do rhododendrons grow?
Some Rhododendrons will experience a fast growth rate (2 ft. per or 60 cm) while others will slowly grow less than 0.5 in. per year (1cm). If you choose plants that are the right size to begin with, they are relatively maintenance free.
How fast does forsythia grow?
2...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:09:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much gravel do you need for a driveway?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-gravel-do-you-need-for-a-driveway.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-gravel-do-you-need-for-a-driveway.html</guid><description>How much gravel do you need for a driveway?
This gravel calculator provides a rough guide to how much gravel you will need to cover a specific area (such as a driveway). The depth will depend on the size of the material as well as its intended use.
How big should a bag of gravel be?
Gravel Calcula...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:04:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What year did it snow on Halloween in MA?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-year-did-it-snow-on-halloween-in-ma.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-year-did-it-snow-on-halloween-in-ma.html</guid><description>What year did it snow on Halloween in MA?
2011
2011 Halloween nor’easter
Category 1 “Notable” (RSI/NOAA: 1.97)
Satellite image of the storm on October 29, 2011
Lowest pressure
971 mb (28.67 inHg)
Maximum snowfall or ice accretion
32 inches (81 cm), Peru, Massachusetts
Casualties
39 total
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:54:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I keep squirrels and chipmunks out of my vegetable garden?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-keep-squirrels-and-chipmunks-out-of-my-vegetable-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-keep-squirrels-and-chipmunks-out-of-my-vegetable-garden.html</guid><description>How do I keep squirrels and chipmunks out of my vegetable garden?
The Best Ways to Stop Squirrels and Chipmunks from Destroying Your Plants
Understand Why Squirrels and Chipmunks Dig.
Apply Cayenne Pepper or Other Repellent.
Avoid Attracting Squirrels and Chipmunks as Much as Possible.
Protect B...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get a TPO for my tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-a-tpo-for-my-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-a-tpo-for-my-tree.html</guid><description>How do I get a TPO for my tree?
If you wish to protect a tree in your area, write to the Planning Authority stating your reasons, and include a map to aid identification. An immediate, temporary (six month) TPO can be put in place by the Local Planning Authority. The Authority would then inform neig...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I make my tomato plants bushier?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-make-my-tomato-plants-bushier.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-make-my-tomato-plants-bushier.html</guid><description>How do I make my tomato plants bushier?
To grow vining and semi-bush tomatoes as short, bushy plants, prune the central stems when the plants reach the desired height. Wipe your pruning shear blades with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol, then prune the stems above the second set of leaves that lie ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:45:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high can your Neighbours trees be?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-can-your-neighbours-trees-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-can-your-neighbours-trees-be.html</guid><description>How high can your Neighbours trees be?
2 or more mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs. over 2 metres tall. affecting your enjoyment of your home or garden because it’s too tall.
What is the legal height of a Neighbour’s tree?
Is it OK to trim your neighbor’s tree?
An individual is on...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:44:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Bradford Pear trees have invasive roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-bradford-pear-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-bradford-pear-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</guid><description>Do Bradford Pear trees have invasive roots?
Bradford Pear Tree The Bradford pear was developed in China. According to Clemson University Extension, the tree is also invasive. Given their tendency to grow up rather than out, the roots are also prone to girdling, meaning growing round the tree, over o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:43:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is dripping from my crepe myrtle?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-dripping-from-my-crepe-myrtle.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-dripping-from-my-crepe-myrtle.html</guid><description>What is dripping from my crepe myrtle?
The sap that drips from the Crape Myrtle tree is actually sap passing through the aphid as it feeds. The turgor pressure in the leaf is so great, that the sap goes right through the aphid and out the other end! This makes the plant unsightly, and whatever is be...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</guid><description>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?
Dogwood tree transplanting should be done when they are dormant. This would be when the leaves have dropped and before bud break. Provided your soil is workable, this could be in the middle of winter, but northern gardeners will have to wait until early spring.
Can I...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:39:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I tell what kind of spruce tree I have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-what-kind-of-spruce-tree-i-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-what-kind-of-spruce-tree-i-have.html</guid><description>How can I tell what kind of spruce tree I have?
Spruce trees can be identified by their needles which have four sides. Each needle is individually attached to the branch and can be rolled easily between your fingers. Another way to identify spruce trees is by their cones that are covered with smooth...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:35:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I stain my deck immediately after it is built?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-stain-my-deck-immediately-after-it-is-built.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-stain-my-deck-immediately-after-it-is-built.html</guid><description>Should I stain my deck immediately after it is built?
When to Stain a New Deck Generally, all new decks should dry out for at least 30 days before stain or paint is applied. Although a finish can be applied immediately after construction, more work is involved, so it’s best to let the wood fully dry...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:34:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my new bushes dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-new-bushes-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-new-bushes-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my new bushes dying?
Your shrubs could’ve turned brown for a number of reasons, including: Water problems: Both too much and too little water can stress a shrub out and cause it to turn brown. Fertilizer overload: Pouring too much fertilizer into plant beds can essentially burn your shrubs b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:33:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do palm trees multiply?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-palm-trees-multiply.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-palm-trees-multiply.html</guid><description>Do palm trees multiply?
Palm trees are a diverse, complex group of plants, with about 2,500 species of mostly tropical origin. All of them reproduce from seed. For palms with single trunks, it’s the only way they reproduce. For seed formation, pollen from male flowers transfers to female flowers, wh...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:29:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</guid><description>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?
Like many magnolia trees, their root system is wide and stretches out horizontally as much as four times the width of the tree canopy. However, magnolia tree roots are not considered as invasive and potentially destructive as some root systems. But their lar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:24:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus is on my apple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-fungus-is-on-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-fungus-is-on-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus is on my apple tree?
Consult our Winter Moth page for more details. Canker is a fungal infection which enters tree wood at the site of existing damage, normally caused by bad pruning techniques although damage by woolly aphid (see above) can also allow the fungus to enter the tre...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:20:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the best front mount snowblower for snow removal?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-the-best-front-mount-snowblower-for-snow-removal.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-the-best-front-mount-snowblower-for-snow-removal.html</guid><description>Which is the best front mount snowblower for snow removal?
FRONT MOUNT SNOWBLOWER Erskine® snowblowers have been proven for over 50 years by people who need to move snow fast after every snowfall or blizzard. This tough, dependable blower is built to go day after day. Features quick mount and dismou...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:19:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify a plant from a bush?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-a-plant-from-a-bush.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-a-plant-from-a-bush.html</guid><description>How do I identify a plant from a bush?
Examine the color and texture of stems, as well. Rough or smooth bark might eliminate a possible identification, as could whether the buds are gray or red. Thorns or hairs on shrub stems also vary widely and can help identify a plant. They can be small or large...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:16:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What should be included in a drainage easement?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</guid><description>What should be included in a drainage easement?
The drainage easement may include a culvert or drain which feeds into a drainage system or the easement may simply state that runoff needs to be allowed to flow freely over an area of the property.
How many easements are there in South Australia?
Easem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:15:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When to plant a tree in Indianapolis?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-to-plant-a-tree-in-indianapolis.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-to-plant-a-tree-in-indianapolis.html</guid><description>When to plant a tree in Indianapolis?
We like to tell our Indianapolis clients that the best time to plant trees is generally in the late winter to early spring. Summer is a bad choice, because the weather is too hot and the actively growing trees are too susceptible to damage.
Where is the oldest t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:13:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high does Pittosporum grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-does-pittosporum-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-does-pittosporum-grow.html</guid><description>How high does Pittosporum grow?
15 feet tall
Also sometimes called mock orange, Pittosporum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall, the dense leaves and attractive white flowers are an excellent feature to a garden.
What is the tallest Pittosporum?
Lemonwood
Lemonwood – Pittosporum...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:10:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What diseases affect mulberry trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-diseases-affect-mulberry-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-diseases-affect-mulberry-trees.html</guid><description>What diseases affect mulberry trees?
Diseases
Armillaria root rot.
Bacterial blight.
Bacterial leaf scorch (similar to Oleander leaf scorch)
Canker diseases. Nectria canker.
Wetwood or slime flux.
Wood decay.
What killed my mulberry tree?
Hear this out loudPauseBacterial blight on mulberry trees ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:07:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you buy an indoor bonsai tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-buy-an-indoor-bonsai-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-buy-an-indoor-bonsai-tree.html</guid><description>Can you buy an indoor bonsai tree?
Chinese Elm bonsai are great for both indoor and outdoor environments. They are easily pruned and maintained. Great for beginners as well as experienced enthusiasts. Direct from our own nursery.
Are bonsai trees worth money?
A bonsai’s price ranges from about $10...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:01:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can beans be planted with broccoli?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-beans-be-planted-with-broccoli.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-beans-be-planted-with-broccoli.html</guid><description>Can beans be planted with broccoli?
Broccoli enjoys the company of beans and cucumbers as well. Beets, as well as nasturtiums and marigolds make great companions since they do not require the large amount of calcium that broccoli craves. Chamomile isn’t the only broccoli companion herb.
Can you grow...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:58:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are sweetgum trees worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-sweetgum-trees-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-sweetgum-trees-worth.html</guid><description>What are sweetgum trees worth?
How much is a sweetgum tree worth? Sweetgum is bring about $20/ton on the stump around here. So, a 1.25 ton tree would bring the landowner $25.
Is sweetgum wood valuable?
Sweetgum is a relatively hard, uniform grained wood previously used for furniture and plywood. It ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:55:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of problem does a maple tree have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-problem-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-problem-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of problem does a maple tree have?
Threat Level: Low (mostly cosmetic; doesn’t damage tree), but it can be a sign that the tree is experiencing more traumatic issues such as root rot Lichen, pronounced “liken,” isn’t a plant. It’s actually a combination of algae and fungus living symbiotic...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:42:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I do with an overgrown cactus?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-with-an-overgrown-cactus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-with-an-overgrown-cactus.html</guid><description>What can I do with an overgrown cactus?
What to Do With Pruned Off Parts
Pads will root if laid on top of soil and develop into a new plant of the same species.
Cut stems and trunks should be allowed to callus at the end for several days and then can be planted to create new cactus.
How can cactus...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:37:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How should you prepare your containers for planting?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-should-you-prepare-your-containers-for-planting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-should-you-prepare-your-containers-for-planting.html</guid><description>How should you prepare your containers for planting?
You still have a few steps to complete before your containers are ready for planting.
Do: Water them thoroughly. Use a slow, steady stream of water.
Do: Try using slightly warmed water.
Do not: Lightly dampen the soil.
Do not: Squirt a harsh s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:35:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do October Glory red maples grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-october-glory-red-maples-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-do-october-glory-red-maples-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do October Glory red maples grow?
about 24 inches
Ideal conditions include well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The tree is not drought- and salt spray-tolerant. It grows about 24 inches each season.
How big do October Glory red maples get?
The October Glory maple grows to a height of 40–50′...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:31:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix a muddy driveway with gravel?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-a-muddy-driveway-with-gravel.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-a-muddy-driveway-with-gravel.html</guid><description>How do you fix a muddy driveway with gravel?
If you have a low spot that’s holding water, a quick fix is to fill the low spot with large crushed rock and then place a layer of smaller gravel on top, says Morrison Gravel. The best type of gravel for a muddy driveway that will fill in the muddy spots ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:22:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will coleus regrow if cut back?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-coleus-regrow-if-cut-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-coleus-regrow-if-cut-back.html</guid><description>Will coleus regrow if cut back?
Cutting back coleus will actually produce more of it, making the plant take on a bushier shape quite quickly.
How long does it take for a coleus cutting to root?
3 to 4 weeks
Step 4: Watch the coleus root Rooting will generally occur in 3 to 4 weeks. Be sure to add ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:21:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which plant is a shrub?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plant-is-a-shrub.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plant-is-a-shrub.html</guid><description>Which plant is a shrub?
Shrub, any woody plant that has several stems, none dominant, and is usually less than 3 m (10 feet) tall. When much-branched and dense, it may be called a bush.
What is shrub give example?
Answer: Shrubs are medium in height, taller woody plants than herbs, and shorter than ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:21:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What type of mushroom is wild?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-mushroom-is-wild.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-mushroom-is-wild.html</guid><description>What type of mushroom is wild?
Chanterelles are the most famously consumed wild mushroom species. An edible mushroom is a safe-to-eat fruit and fleshy body of numerous macro-fungus species. These macro-fungi grow above ground or below the ground.
What kind of wild mushroom can you eat?
Hen-of-the-wo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:14:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water does a newly planted Chinese pistache need?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-water-does-a-newly-planted-chinese-pistache-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-water-does-a-newly-planted-chinese-pistache-need.html</guid><description>How much water does a newly planted Chinese pistache need?
Young trees need more water than well-established trees. You want to keep the soil moist but not water-logged. We recommend five gallons of water per caliper inch per week. During weeks of heavy rain, skip the supplemental watering.
Do Chine...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:11:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will 41 Glyphosate kill grass?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-41-glyphosate-kill-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-41-glyphosate-kill-grass.html</guid><description>Will 41 Glyphosate kill grass?
Glyphosate 41% Super Concentrate Herbicide will kill almost all annual and perennial weeds, grasses and other unwanted plants.
How much Glyphosate 40 per gallon should I use when killing a lawn?
the 2-4oz/per gallon is about right. Key is to have a mixture strong enoug...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:09:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take pear trees to produce fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-pear-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-pear-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>How long does it take pear trees to produce fruit?
Pears can take from 3 to 10 years to begin flowering and bear fruit. Some pear varieties are precocious, producing fruit a year or so earlier, and reaching full production a year or so earlier. Among them are Anjou, Harrow Sweet or Moonglow.
How do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:04:23 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>