<?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 22:45:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>How big does a post oak tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-post-oak-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-post-oak-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a post oak tree get?
Post oak (Quercus stellata) is also called iron oak, box white oak, and rough oak. A deciduous shrub or small to medium size tree growing to 40 feet and reaching a maximum of 108 feet with a trunk diameter of 1 to 2 feet – but commonly much smaller. Post oak can be ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:34:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you even out uneven grass?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-even-out-uneven-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-even-out-uneven-grass.html</guid><description>How do you even out uneven grass?
Apply up to 1/2 inch of leveling mix on top of the low areas. Do not add more than 1/2 inch because this can smother the grass. Rake the topdressing to spread it out evenly. Brush the grass back and forth with a push broom to work the leveling mix down while lifting...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:32:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I trim my neighbors bushes in Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-trim-my-neighbors-bushes-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-trim-my-neighbors-bushes-in-florida.html</guid><description>Can I trim my neighbors bushes in Florida?
Hear this out loudPauseYes, a landowner has the legal right to trim branches and limbs that extend onto their property line. However, Florida law allows tree trimming only up to your property line, and trimming is prohibited if it requires access to the nei...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:14:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of sun does a mayten tree need?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-sun-does-a-mayten-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-sun-does-a-mayten-tree-need.html</guid><description>What kind of sun does a mayten tree need?
Plant in full sun and irrigate deeply and infrequently to encourage the roots to grow deeply. It is cold hardy to around 20 degrees F. Mature Mayten trees seem to resent heavy prunning and we have been told that this treament can actually kill a tree (would ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:08:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a pine tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-pine-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-pine-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a pine tree worth?
Selling mature pine trees from your property can help clear some land and make some money. Subsequently, question is, how much money is an acre of pine trees worth? The average stumpage price is $300/MBF, or $1,800 per acre total value….How much is a full grown pine tr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:04:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of recurring mushrooms in my lawn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-recurring-mushrooms-in-my-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-recurring-mushrooms-in-my-lawn.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of recurring mushrooms in my lawn?
Remove excess thatch and aerate the soil to improve water penetration and air movement. Apply nitrogen fertilizer as recommended for your lawn type to help the lawn grow better and to speed up the decomposition of grass and tree leaf clippings and ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:03:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What plants live in the San Francisco Bay?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-plants-live-in-the-san-francisco-bay.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-plants-live-in-the-san-francisco-bay.html</guid><description>What plants live in the San Francisco Bay?
The term “submerged aquatic vegetation” (SAV) refers to all underwater flowering plants. In the San Francisco Estuary, SAV includes sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata, formerly Potamogeton pectinatus), eelgrass (Zostera marina), and other species of seagras...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:49:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you start seedlings in garage?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-start-seedlings-in-garage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-start-seedlings-in-garage.html</guid><description>Can you start seedlings in garage?
A growing station, grow rack, or seed starting station is any set-up that provides light, heat, and moisture in a controlled environment and is easily changed as needed. A spare room, unfinished basement or even a garage will work to start your seeds, as long as th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:48:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of soil do ash trees like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-soil-do-ash-trees-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-soil-do-ash-trees-like.html</guid><description>What kind of soil do ash trees like?
Ash trees can tolerate a wide range of soil types including sand, loam, clay and many variations in between, but prefer loam high in organic content. You can do a quick test of your soil by digging down a few inches and picking up a handful from the ground.
Are g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:48:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep honey fungus from spreading?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-honey-fungus-from-spreading.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-honey-fungus-from-spreading.html</guid><description>How do you keep honey fungus from spreading?
To prevent honey fungus spreading to unaffected areas, a physical barrier such as a 45cm (18in) deep vertical strip of butyl rubber (pond lining) or heavy duty plastic sheet buried in the soil will block the rhizomorphs. It should protrude 2-3cm (about 1i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:32:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What city in Florida has the lowest humidity?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-city-in-florida-has-the-lowest-humidity.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-city-in-florida-has-the-lowest-humidity.html</guid><description>What city in Florida has the lowest humidity?
Key West (surrounded by water) has always seemed a tad less humid to me. But you probably wouldn’t want to live there (although it’s a great place to visit). In the winter, after a cold front passes, the humidity is the lowest. You get more of those cool...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:32:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my cherry blossom leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-cherry-blossom-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-cherry-blossom-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my cherry blossom leaves turning brown?
Coccomyces hiemalis is the fungal pathogen that leads to cherry leafspot. This common disease affects the stems, fruit and foliage of cherry trees, causing the leaves to brown and drop. Complete defoliation can occur, which leads to stunted growth, los...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:27:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where should eucalyptus trees be placed?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-should-eucalyptus-trees-be-placed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-should-eucalyptus-trees-be-placed.html</guid><description>Where should eucalyptus trees be placed?
Eucalyptus, potted or not, require full sun to thrive. Place your eucalyptus houseplants on the patio in a sunny, sheltered location where it is easy for you to water it. You can also dig a hole and place the container in it, sunk to the pot lip, all summer l...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:26:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where can I find a mayhaw fruit tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-can-i-find-a-mayhaw-fruit-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-can-i-find-a-mayhaw-fruit-tree.html</guid><description>Where can I find a mayhaw fruit tree?
The Mayhaw tree is a small native fruit tree growing from east Texas to Georgia and as far north as Kentucky. This showy tree is primarily found in bottomland and along the river’s edge. It is known for its love of water but will grow well in your yard or home g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:22:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does neem oil treat fire blight?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-neem-oil-treat-fire-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-neem-oil-treat-fire-blight.html</guid><description>Does neem oil treat fire blight?
Neem oil can kill fire blight, a bacterial disease that causes the leaves of plants to wilt and appear as though they have been burned. To prevent fire blight, you must spray trees while dormant.
What does fire blight look like in pear trees?
A A serious and potentia...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:21:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do avocado trees lose leaves in spring?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-avocado-trees-lose-leaves-in-spring.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-avocado-trees-lose-leaves-in-spring.html</guid><description>Do avocado trees lose leaves in spring?
It has occasionally dropped leaves, but they have always grown back. However, since it has become winter, the avocado will grow some leaves, and then a few days-weeks later they will shrivel up and fall off.
Do avocado trees lose their leaves seasonally?
It ha...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:20:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my oak tree losing small branches?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-oak-tree-losing-small-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-oak-tree-losing-small-branches.html</guid><description>Why is my oak tree losing small branches?
In California this type of limb failure occurs on both native and planted trees as well as in irrigated and un-irrigated landscapes. One possibility is that drought stress during a hot calm afternoon reduces the flow of water in the branch, causing the branc...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:14:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I know if I have Verticillium wilt?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-verticillium-wilt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-verticillium-wilt.html</guid><description>How do I know if I have Verticillium wilt?
Symptoms of Verticillium Wilt The margins of the leaves may brown, looking like they are scorched. The leaves are smaller than usual. Leaves may wilt on some large branches in the crown, or on the entire side of the tree. Eventually those branches die.
How ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:08:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are trees near a house a problem?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-trees-near-a-house-a-problem.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-trees-near-a-house-a-problem.html</guid><description>Are trees near a house a problem?
Most trees growing near buildings cause no damage. But in some cases, subsidence and structural damage can be linked to tree roots. Blocked drains and lifted paving may also be a problem. Tree roots can grow far beyond the width of the canopy.
Can tree roots damage ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bugs are killing ash trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-bugs-are-killing-ash-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-bugs-are-killing-ash-trees.html</guid><description>What bugs are killing ash trees?
Emerald ash borers are an invasive species that was introduced from Asia. The insects were first discovered in the U.S. infesting dead ash trees in 2002. This insect is responsible for killing millions of ash trees, its host tree, throughout the areas where it is fou...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bug attacks oak trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-bug-attacks-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-bug-attacks-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What bug attacks oak trees?
Oak Borer Red oak borers
Red Oak Borer Red oak borers are a species of beetle that lay their larvae on the bark of oak trees. The larvae then burrow through the bark and into the tree’s wood, spending about two years creating tunnels and galleries in the wood before emerg...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:53:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you prevent bacterial leaf spots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-prevent-bacterial-leaf-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-prevent-bacterial-leaf-spots.html</guid><description>How do you prevent bacterial leaf spots?
Control of bacterial spot on greenhouse transplants is an essential step for preventing spread of the leaf spot bacteria in the field. Transplants should be inspected regularly to identify symptomatic seedlings. Transplants with symptoms may be removed and de...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:47:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes tiny holes in trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-tiny-holes-in-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-tiny-holes-in-trees.html</guid><description>What causes tiny holes in trees?
Common causes of holes in trees include wood boring insects and birds. They feed on the living cambium layer between the bark and the wood and when the cambium layer is killed all the way around the tree no new conductive tissue is produced for movement of water and ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:41:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will frost hurt mature pears on the tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-frost-hurt-mature-pears-on-the-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-frost-hurt-mature-pears-on-the-tree.html</guid><description>Will frost hurt mature pears on the tree?
Fruit trees are generally less tolerant to freezing temperatures as their flowers mature. And those classified as pome fruits, like apples and pears, can usually tolerate lower temperatures than stone fruits like peaches and plums.
What fruit trees can handl...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:37:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Italian cypress trees low maintenance?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-italian-cypress-trees-low-maintenance.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-italian-cypress-trees-low-maintenance.html</guid><description>Are Italian cypress trees low maintenance?
As you would expect of a tree native to the Mediterranean, Italian cypresses do well in hot dry conditions. Thanks to its shape, the Italian cypress needs little pruning, says the University of Redlands. They are low maintenance and need little fertilizer.
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:33:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes black spot on maple trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-black-spot-on-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-black-spot-on-maple-trees.html</guid><description>What causes black spot on maple trees?
Don’t worry, it is a very common thing to get yellow or black spots on your maple tree leaves. This is caused by a fungal disease (Rhystisma acerinum), also known as tar spot. Heavy infections can also cause early leaf drop. The best way to help control the fun...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:32:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far should a red oak tree be from a house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-should-a-red-oak-tree-be-from-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-should-a-red-oak-tree-be-from-a-house.html</guid><description>How far should a red oak tree be from a house?
It’s important to know just how close is too close when it comes to protecting your house from tree damage. How far away should trees be from your house? As a general rule, trees should be planted anywhere from 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) away from yo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:24:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When can you plant ornamental cabbage?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-can-you-plant-ornamental-cabbage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-can-you-plant-ornamental-cabbage.html</guid><description>When can you plant ornamental cabbage?
Ornamental cabbages and kales do not tolerate summer heat, so you need to start plants from seed in mid-summer, or purchase transplants at your local garden center. Sow seeds about six to 10 weeks before the expected date of the first frost in your area.
Can I ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:13:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it bad to plant trees close together?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-bad-to-plant-trees-close-together.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-bad-to-plant-trees-close-together.html</guid><description>Is it bad to plant trees close together?
When trees are planted too close together, the lack of air circulation can cause mold and mildew to form on trees. Weakened trees are also more susceptible to infestations of tree mites, aphids, and other pests. As with disease, if trees are touching, pests w...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:08:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the monetary value of a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-monetary-value-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-monetary-value-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>What is the monetary value of a tree?
They have found that a single tree provides $73 worth of air conditioning, $75 worth of erosion control, $75 worth of wildlife shelter, and $50 worth of air pollution reduction. Compounding this total of $273 for fifty years at 5% interest results in a tree valu...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:05:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is London planetree messy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-london-planetree-messy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-london-planetree-messy.html</guid><description>Is London planetree messy?
London plane trees tend to be a somewhat messy, seemingly dropping something every day of the year. In fall, when other deciduous trees are dropping their leaves, the London plane leaves die, but persist on the branches throughout the entire winter. Sycamore trees have ver...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:03:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a Victoria plum tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-victoria-plum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-victoria-plum-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a Victoria plum tree?
10 to 15 years
The average lifespan for cultivated plum trees is 10 to 15 years, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s website.
Why are my Victoria plums rotting on the tree?
Brown rot is a fungal disease of apples, pears, plums, cherr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:57:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean when pine trees have lots of cones?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-pine-trees-have-lots-of-cones.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-pine-trees-have-lots-of-cones.html</guid><description>What does it mean when pine trees have lots of cones?
Pine cones take two years to develop, so what we can tell when we see a lot of pine cones, is that they’ve had two seasons of good climates,” Jay Dee Gunnell, a Utah State University Horticulturist, said. Conifers react to what’s happening around...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:54:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my grapefruit tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-grapefruit-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-grapefruit-tree.html</guid><description>What is killing my grapefruit tree?
The incurable citrus tree disease huanglongbing, or HLB, has been detected in Los Angeles and Orange counties and most recently in Riverside. The citrus disease is spread from tree to tree by Asian citrus psyllids, the insects that move the bacteria that cause hua...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:47:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which tree looks good in front of house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-tree-looks-good-in-front-of-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-tree-looks-good-in-front-of-house.html</guid><description>Which tree looks good in front of house?
8 Best Trees to Grow Near House in India
Guava Tree (Psidium guajava)
Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica)
Eucalyptus Tree (Eucalyptus globulus)
Lemon Tree (Citrus limon)
Curry Tree (Murraya koenigii)
Wood Apple/Bael Tree (Aegle marmelos)
Drumstick Tree (...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:36:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it normal for a 15 year old to have discharge?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-normal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-discharge.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-normal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-discharge.html</guid><description>Is it normal for a 15 year old to have discharge?
Yes, this is perfectly normal. Girls start to produce more vaginal discharge (fluid) as they go through puberty and the hormones in the glands of the vagina and cervix (neck of the womb) begin to work. The fluid helps to keep the vaginal area moist a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:36:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Royal Empress Tree invasive?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-royal-empress-tree-invasive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-the-royal-empress-tree-invasive.html</guid><description>Is the Royal Empress Tree invasive?
One of the fastest growing trees in the world, this pretty but extremely invasive species will quickly take over your entire yard. That’s because empress tree is, in fact, one of the fastest growing trees in the world: It can grow up to 20 feet tall in its first y...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:24:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are some challenges of gardening?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-challenges-of-gardening.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-challenges-of-gardening.html</guid><description>What are some challenges of gardening?
10 Common Garden Problems—and How to Fix Them
Weeds. 1/11. Weeds are a perennial garden problem.
Black Spot on Roses. 2/11.
Powdery Mildew on Veggies. 3/11.
Japanese Beetles. 4/11.
Aphids. 5/11.
Drought. 6/11.
Too Much Water. 7/11.
Blossom-End Rot. 8/11...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:21:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Miracle Grow good for crepe myrtles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-miracle-grow-good-for-crepe-myrtles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-miracle-grow-good-for-crepe-myrtles.html</guid><description>Is Miracle Grow good for crepe myrtles?
The easiest to use and most well known fertilizer is Miracle Gro. When choosing a fertilizer for your Crape Myrtles, keep in mind that they are heavy feeders and are more prosperous when fed often.
Why did my crepe myrtle trees not do well this year?
Here are ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:19:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best way to control sooty mould disease?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-way-to-control-sooty-mould-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-way-to-control-sooty-mould-disease.html</guid><description>What is the best way to control sooty mould disease?
Control includes spraying or dusting for sucking insects, washing off sticky coatings of sap or honeydew on plant surfaces, and avoiding the wounding of plants.
How do you treat black sooty mold?
Spraying the leaves with insecticidal soap can help...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:10:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my maple tree turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-maple-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-maple-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my maple tree turning brown?
Brown leaf edges on maples and other trees are symptoms of scorch. This occurs when the tree loses water from its leaves faster than it can absorb it from the soil. Drought, windy conditions, and root damage or restrictions are often the cause. Anth...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:04:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant 2 rhododendrons together?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-2-rhododendrons-together.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-2-rhododendrons-together.html</guid><description>Can you plant 2 rhododendrons together?
Determine the spacing between the rhododendron plants by adding the mature width of the plants together and dividing by half. For example, if one variety spreads 3 feet wide and the other bush spreads 5 feet wide, then the total width of both the plants is 8 f...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:02:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get vines off vinyl siding?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-vines-off-vinyl-siding.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-vines-off-vinyl-siding.html</guid><description>How do you get vines off vinyl siding?
Trisodium phosphate — also called TSP — is another option for cleaning vine residue from exterior walls such as vinyl and aluminum siding. To create the mixture, dilute 1/3 cup of TSP with 1 gallon of water.
How do you remove ivy remnants?
Brush the wall vigoro...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:01:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying cherry tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying cherry tree?
If you really want to save it, why not dig it up, loosen the soil in a large and deep area by digging with a shovel to break everything up, then refill the hole partially, mix in a little compost or other organic matter, tamp down the soil at the bottom of the ho...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:38:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is black walnut a good yard tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-black-walnut-a-good-yard-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-black-walnut-a-good-yard-tree.html</guid><description>Is black walnut a good yard tree?
There is no other wood like it: beautiful, strong, easy to work and resistant to rot. The black walnut is definitely one of North America’s most remarkable trees, both for its uses and its natural beauty. Naturally occurring trees prefer deep, rich bottomland soils,...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:29:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I make my front yard look better?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-make-my-front-yard-look-better.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-make-my-front-yard-look-better.html</guid><description>How can I make my front yard look better?
12 simple front yard landscaping ideas that can add serious curb appeal
Add rock features.
Add lighting.
Upgrade a bed border.
Plant ground cover to hide unsightly areas.
Plant perennial shrubs in front of your house.
Make a garden bed around your mail...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:27:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is birch tree good for backyard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-birch-tree-good-for-backyard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-birch-tree-good-for-backyard.html</guid><description>Is birch tree good for backyard?
Designing With Birch Trees Because they come in such a dramatic array of varieties with different trunks, bark and leaf shape and color, birch trees are a favorite of landscape and garden designers. The striking white bark of the birch tree looks great when set again...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:01:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What color do aspen leaves turn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-color-do-aspen-leaves-turn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-color-do-aspen-leaves-turn.html</guid><description>What color do aspen leaves turn?
As fall approaches with the shorter, warmer days and cooler nights, the Aspens are turning magnificent yellow, orange and red colors. Aspen leaves appear to be green, because of they contain chlorophyll. The chlorophyll helps in the photosynthesis process to turn sun...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:59:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What reference source means?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-reference-source-means.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-reference-source-means.html</guid><description>What reference source means?
Reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, etc. are research tools that can help you with your paper or project. Reference sources are designed to be consulted rather than read through. Reference materials can be arranged alphabetically, to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:55:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years before an orange tree produces fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-before-an-orange-tree-produces-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-before-an-orange-tree-produces-fruit.html</guid><description>How many years before an orange tree produces fruit?
It can take three to five years for an orange tree to produce fruit, depending on how old the tree is when purchasing. Once the tree finally begins producing fruit, they take 7 to 8 months to ripen.
How many oranges does a navel orange tree produc...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:46:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I repot my cherry tree now?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-repot-my-cherry-tree-now.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-repot-my-cherry-tree-now.html</guid><description>Can I repot my cherry tree now?
Dwarfing cherry trees can also be grown in a large pot – which is perfect for smaller gardens or patios. Move the cherry trees into a larger container in the first 12 months, then repot every two-three years until it reaches its full height. Try to repot in the winter...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the best things to do in Kawartha Lakes?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-best-things-to-do-in-kawartha-lakes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-best-things-to-do-in-kawartha-lakes.html</guid><description>What are the best things to do in Kawartha Lakes?
1. Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park 2. Lock 35 – Rosedale 3. Emily Provincial Park 4. Ken Reid Conservation Area 5. Kawartha Settlers’ Village 6. Horseless Carriage Museum 7. Balsam Lake Provincial Park 8. Carden Plain 9. Academy Theatre ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What diseases do silver maples get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-diseases-do-silver-maples-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-diseases-do-silver-maples-get.html</guid><description>What diseases do silver maples get?
Diseases occur on maples in the landscape as well as those growing in natural woodlots and forests. Anthracnose, fungal leaf spots (including tar spot), powdery mildew, and Verticillium wilt are diseases that are usually encountered every year whereas leaf scorch ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does Chinese pistache grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-chinese-pistache-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-chinese-pistache-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does Chinese pistache grow?
two to three feet per year
Size: The mature tree canopy can reach 35 to 50 feet high and 30 feet wide. Growth is typically slow the first two to three years of planting and then will grow two to three feet per year. Flowers: Produces panicles of greenish flowers ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:31:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my ash trees losing their leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ash-trees-losing-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-ash-trees-losing-their-leaves.html</guid><description>Why are my ash trees losing their 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...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will mimosa trees grow in Texas?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-mimosa-trees-grow-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-mimosa-trees-grow-in-texas.html</guid><description>Will mimosa trees grow in Texas?
Native to Asia, mimosa is planted throughout much of Texas, escaping and naturalizing in abandoned lots, fencerows, and fields in the eastern third of the state.
How fast does mimosa tree grow?
Gaining up to three feet of growth annually, mimosa trees are incredibly ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:27:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a Chinese elm last?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-chinese-elm-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-chinese-elm-last.html</guid><description>How long does a Chinese elm last?
The annual growth rate of the Chinese Elm is about three feet, and when it is fully grown, it will be about 40 to 60 feet in height. The average life span of the Chinese Elm varies a bit, ranging from 50 to 150 years.
Is my Chinese elm dead?
if the tree is still a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:15:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How did the show Dexter make the world safer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-did-the-show-dexter-make-the-world-safer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-did-the-show-dexter-make-the-world-safer.html</guid><description>How did the show Dexter make the world safer?
Dexter takes wife beaters, spouse killers, pedophiles, and other sexual predators off the street with cool precision and does make the world a little bit safer for women and children. On the flip side, Dexter also shows us how easy it is to game the law ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:10:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes the top of a pine tree to die?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-the-top-of-a-pine-tree-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-the-top-of-a-pine-tree-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes the top of a pine tree to die?
Pine trees dying from the top down is common, though definitely not a good sign. This condition is referred to as dieback. It may be caused by a number of things, including fungal disease, insect infestation, or harsh weather conditions.
Can you over water ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree trunk weeping?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-trunk-weeping.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-trunk-weeping.html</guid><description>Why is my tree trunk weeping?
Wetwood-causing bacteria enter trees through wounds in the roots, trunk or limbs. Once inside, the bacteria produce gas within the tree. Pressure mounts, and eventually runny liquid seeps out through openings in the bark. As it drips down, it stains the tree’s trunk a y...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:02:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you help a struggling Japanese maple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-help-a-struggling-japanese-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-help-a-struggling-japanese-maple.html</guid><description>How do you help a struggling Japanese maple?
Your Japanese maple may be dying from root rot, or “wet feet.” Amend the soil by digging in one part peat and one part sand to one part topsoil until the soil drains well when you pour water on it. Cultivate the soil with a garden spade to keep it loose a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:01:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do sweetgum trees grow in Massachusetts?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-sweetgum-trees-grow-in-massachusetts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-sweetgum-trees-grow-in-massachusetts.html</guid><description>Do sweetgum trees grow in Massachusetts?
Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) in Boston Hopkinton Chelmsford Hingham Middleborough Massachusetts MA at Weston Nurseries. Sweet Gum has forest green foliage throughout the season. Sweet Gum is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a shapely o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:52:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Camperdown elms rare?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-camperdown-elms-rare.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-camperdown-elms-rare.html</guid><description>Are Camperdown elms rare?
The Camperdown Elm is an unusual tree, but it isn’t rare. It was a sought-after addition to Victorian gardens, so there are quite a few notable specimens here and there, most of them over one hundred years old.
What is a Camperdown Elm tree?
Camperdown is a weeping elm tr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:52:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does a pine tree affect a foundation?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-does-a-pine-tree-affect-a-foundation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-does-a-pine-tree-affect-a-foundation.html</guid><description>How does a pine tree affect a foundation?
Pine trees have a tap root as its primary source for accessing water from the ground. A pine tree tap root extends straight down, so it typically has no impact on a home’s foundation. While pine tree root structure makes them not a risk to a house, there are...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:49:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do Goldcrest conifers take to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-goldcrest-conifers-take-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-goldcrest-conifers-take-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long do Goldcrest conifers take to grow?
Growth rate for Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ hedges Cupressus macrocarpa is relatively fast-growing and will achieve between 40-60cm a year.
How many years does it take for a conifer tree to grow?
Slow-growing conifers grow less then 12 inches per yea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:46:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is peeling bark bad for a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-peeling-bark-bad-for-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-peeling-bark-bad-for-a-tree.html</guid><description>Is peeling bark bad for a tree?
As long as there’s healthy bark underneath the peeling layers, your tree is OK. But if you see these other signs, your tree needs a bit more help: Bark falls off after frost, which usually happens on the tree’s south or southwest side. Any sudden swing in temperature ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:41:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are white spots on evergreen trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-white-spots-on-evergreen-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-white-spots-on-evergreen-trees.html</guid><description>What are white spots on evergreen trees?
White or gray powder spots on your evergreen bushes are evidence of powdery mildew. This typically manifests on leaves, but you can find it on other parts of shrubs, too. As a fungal disease, it needs immediate pruning before it spreads to other parts of the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:38:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the cause of dieback?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-cause-of-dieback.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-cause-of-dieback.html</guid><description>What is the cause of dieback?
Nematodes, stem- or root-boring insects, mechanical damage, paving over roots, winter injury from cold or deicing salts, and a deficiency or excess of moisture or an essential element may cause dieback, directly or indirectly.
Why does my tree bark look burnt?
Sooty can...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can arborvitae recover from browning?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-arborvitae-recover-from-browning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-arborvitae-recover-from-browning.html</guid><description>Can arborvitae recover from browning?
Brown arborvitae can be saved from conditions that cause it to brown, but it may not be as healthy as it was. But that does not mean it cannot be saved. A branch that has turned brown can grow out and parts of the branch closest to the trunk will grow to their n...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:33:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a lace leaf maple grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-a-lace-leaf-maple-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-a-lace-leaf-maple-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a lace leaf maple grow?
1 to 2 feet per year
Growth rate: Most Japanese maples grow at a slow to moderate rate of 1 to 2 feet per year. They typically grow fastest when they are young and slow down as they reach maturity. Planting them in a spot where they are happy and caring for them...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:26:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my tree have small holes?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-tree-have-small-holes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-tree-have-small-holes.html</guid><description>Why does my tree have small holes?
Common causes of holes in trees include wood boring insects and birds. These may be either entry holes caused by adult beetles entering the tree to lay eggs or exit holes created when mature beetles or moths emerge following pupation. Bark beetles are very small, o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:23:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long are Honeycrisp apples good for?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-are-honeycrisp-apples-good-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-are-honeycrisp-apples-good-for.html</guid><description>How long are Honeycrisp apples good for?
Excellent Storage Life Outstanding flavor and texture can be maintained for at least seven months in refrigerated storage without atmosphere modification. Think of it. You can have a great apple to pick and then store, sell or savor for more than half the yea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:23:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my evergreens losing their needles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-evergreens-losing-their-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-evergreens-losing-their-needles.html</guid><description>Why are my evergreens losing their needles?
Browning or wilting foliage (and subsequent foliage or needle drop) on both deciduous and evergreen tree species can be caused by excessive heat, drought, and water stress. You may find this stress-caused damage throughout the tree but it’s usually found a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:20:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify a leaf scorch?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-leaf-scorch.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-leaf-scorch.html</guid><description>How do you identify a leaf scorch?
The first signs are necrotic leaves with browning and finally leaf drop. Leaf scorch starts at the edges or margins of the leaf and produce browned edges while the center remains green. There is often a yellow band of tissue between the brown edges and green center...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you remove the stem from a mulberry?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-the-stem-from-a-mulberry.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-the-stem-from-a-mulberry.html</guid><description>How do you remove the stem from a mulberry?
If not, the stems can easily be removed using kitchen shears, nail clippers or even by pinching them off between two fingers. Your Homestead Journey explains that stems can also be removed by freezing the berries in a container and then shaking the contain...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:04:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you calculate the value of a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-calculate-the-value-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-calculate-the-value-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>How do you calculate the value of a tree?
Calculating a tree’s value using the TFT begins with multiplying the cross-sectional area of the tree by the unit tree cost. To determine a tree’s cross-sectional area, you must first calculate the tree’s diameter at breast height (DBH). DBH is measured usin...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:58:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Armillatox kill honey fungus?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-armillatox-kill-honey-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-armillatox-kill-honey-fungus.html</guid><description>Does Armillatox kill honey fungus?
Treatment. There are no chemical cures for honey fungus. Armillatox can be used to help sterilise the soil and keep any as yet uninfected plants healthy. Any infected plants should be dug up with as much of the root system as possible.
How do I get rid of honey fun...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:53:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do cottonwood trees grow in Wyoming?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-cottonwood-trees-grow-in-wyoming.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-cottonwood-trees-grow-in-wyoming.html</guid><description>Do cottonwood trees grow in Wyoming?
FACTS ABOUT THE COTTONWOOD deltoid) cottonwood is the Wyoming State Tree. The ‘Highland’ cottonwood is a much smaller version of Populus sargentii. It grows faster and taller than most any other local deciduous species of trees. Its life span can reach over 100 y...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:52:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my yard spongy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-yard-spongy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-yard-spongy.html</guid><description>Why is my yard spongy?
Spongy lawns are the result of excess buildup of old and dead grass material. Overly thick thatch not only makes the lawn spongy but can interfere with the plant’s ability to gather air, water, and fertilizer. The roots are forced to grow on top of the thatch and the spongines...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:51:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify tree disease?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-tree-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-tree-disease.html</guid><description>How do you identify tree disease?
7 Signs Your Tree May Have a Disease
Hard, Gray Growths. Fomes fomentarius is a fungus that often damages trees like Hickory, Cherry, Maple, and Birch.
Peeling Bark.
Black Flowers or Shoots.
Light Brown Shelves near the Base of the Tree.
Yellow or Brown Leaves....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:50:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a hickory tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hickory-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hickory-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a hickory tree?
200 years
Shagbark hickories reach maturity and start producing seeds at around 40 years old. The average lifespan is 200 years, but some longer-lived shagbarks can continue to produce seeds until age 300. Shagbark hickories are stable.
Is hickory a slow growi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:48:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do roofers use for fall protection?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-roofers-use-for-fall-protection.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-roofers-use-for-fall-protection.html</guid><description>What do roofers use for fall protection?
The simplest way to be compliant with the roofing fall safety regulations is a kit like the Roofer’s Fall Protection Kit from Protecta. The kit has a full-body harness, a roof anchor, a vertical lifeline, and a rope grab/lanyard combo.
What should be used for...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:47:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a persimmon tree to mature?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-a-persimmon-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-a-persimmon-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take a persimmon tree to mature?
Initial Persimmon Tree Fruiting Oriental persimmon trees will bloom after 5 years, but they will not begin bearing fruit for another 2 years. American persimmon trees take the longest time to fruit, often taking 10 years or more to start growing frui...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:42:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a tree survive after being struck by lightning?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-tree-survive-after-being-struck-by-lightning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-tree-survive-after-being-struck-by-lightning.html</guid><description>Can a tree survive after being struck by lightning?
Lightning or electrical current passes from the trunk of the tree through the roots and dissipates in the ground. Major root damage from electricity may cause the tree to decline and die without significant aboveground damage. If the tree is in lea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:38:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of an aspen tree in your yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-an-aspen-tree-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-an-aspen-tree-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of an aspen tree in your yard?
The right way to remove aspen is to kill the tree and the root system with an herbicide and cut it down after it is dead. To kill aspens apply the herbicide Roundup to the base of the trunk. Drill a series of holes into the trunk at a 45 degree angle...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:37:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is growing on my oak tree leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-growing-on-my-oak-tree-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-growing-on-my-oak-tree-leaves.html</guid><description>What is growing on my oak tree leaves?
If you have an oak tree in your home landscape, you might have spotted small, unsightly brown balls hanging like fruit or growing into a branch. These little balls, called oak galls, are a common occurrence caused when the tree reacts to non-stinging wasps layi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for Yoshino cherry to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-yoshino-cherry-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-yoshino-cherry-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for Yoshino cherry to grow?
How fast do they grow? Yoshino cherry trees grow at a rate of roughly 1-2 feet per year.
How tall do Yoshino cherry trees get?
50′
The Yoshino cherry grows to a height of 40–50′ and a spread of 25–40′ at maturity.
How tall is a 15 gallon cherry tre...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:16:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are pine trees properties?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-pine-trees-properties.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-pine-trees-properties.html</guid><description>What are pine trees properties?
Hear this out loudPausePine wood is medium-weight and relatively soft. Its strength and elasticity are good. As with other coniferous woods, the properties of the wood depend upon the density of the annual growth rings: The higher the proportion of summerwood, the hea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:12:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do foxtail palms drop leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-foxtail-palms-drop-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-foxtail-palms-drop-leaves.html</guid><description>Do foxtail palms drop leaves?
Easy maintenance is associated with the foxtail palm tree, as it is a self-cleaning specimen; meaning that spent leaves will die and drop from the tree as needed to facilitate new growth. While the foxtail palm tree is somewhat drought resistant, regular watering encour...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:05:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat boxwood brown leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-boxwood-brown-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-boxwood-brown-leaves.html</guid><description>How do you treat boxwood brown leaves?
Volutella Blight. Make sure to remove as much of the dead growth as possible before you begin a spray program. In the early spring, before new growth has started, spray your boxwood with a copper fungicide and continue to spray according to package directions u...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:04:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a mulberry tree to mature?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-mulberry-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-mulberry-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a mulberry tree to mature?
In general, it can take up to two to three years for everbearing mulberry trees to fruit. However, some nurseries carry everbearing mulberry trees that will fruit the first year. The trees bear fruit from June until September.
What months do mulbe...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:01:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify a hawthorn tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-hawthorn-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-hawthorn-tree.html</guid><description>How do you identify a hawthorn tree?
Hawthorn Identification Hawthorn species are generally identified by their broadly ovate green lobed leaves, showy clusters of spring flowers, and dangling clusters of small berry-like fruits. Hawthorns are also known for their spreading rounded to conical crown....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:01:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are there ants all over my apple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-there-ants-all-over-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-there-ants-all-over-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>Why are there ants all over my apple tree?
Ants are usually an early warning signal for the presence of aphids, whose honeydew they love to eat. Ants themselves will do no harm to your apple tree, but as they feed on the honeydew, they can farm colonies of aphids in order to ensure a steady supply o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Burr oak valuable?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-burr-oak-valuable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-burr-oak-valuable.html</guid><description>Is Burr oak valuable?
Bur oak is very similar to white oak in its properties, therefore being more valuable than red oak. It is likely you wont get a lot for the log though, unless you get it milled, stacked and dried, then could sell the lumber for a decent price.
How long does it take for Burr oak...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:58:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a large oak tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-large-oak-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-large-oak-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a large oak tree worth?
The total volume of the tree would be 225 board feet. The value of this tree would be $195.00 for an average of $866.00 per thousand board feet. A fourteen inch Red Oak with a grade 3 rating would be worth $12.00 for an average price per thousand board feet of $26...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:56:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a dwarf Alberta spruce to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-alberta-spruce-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-alberta-spruce-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a dwarf Alberta spruce to grow?
25-30 years
There is no need to prune this evergreen, but it tolerates pruning well. Show off your polished side by adding a few Dwarf Alberta Spruces to your yard today! How Fast Does This Spruce Grow? As a slow grower, reaching a mature hei...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:53:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do plum trees go dormant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-plum-trees-go-dormant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-plum-trees-go-dormant.html</guid><description>Do plum trees go dormant?
Fruit trees require exposure to cold temperatures, a period called dormancy; then warm temperatures signal the end of the dormant period and the time to begin growth and fruit production. Extreme cold during flowering will cause the blooms to drop too early, and a plum tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What killed my poplar tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-killed-my-poplar-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-killed-my-poplar-tree.html</guid><description>What killed my poplar tree?
Perhaps the most important diseases on willows and poplars are fungal canker diseases. When a canker grows all the way around the limb it causes the branch to wilt and die. A tree affected by a canker disease is usually first noticed for its wilting leaves on scattered li...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:26:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can olive trees be planted close to House?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-olive-trees-be-planted-close-to-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-olive-trees-be-planted-close-to-house.html</guid><description>Can olive trees be planted close to House?
Buildings. The olive tree, fully grown, reaches heights of 40 feet with a canopy 15 feet wide. Take into consideration that the roots will extend even farther out than the crown of the tree. Planted too close to a structure, the roots can damage the foundat...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:21:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do mulberry trees drop their leaves in winter?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-mulberry-trees-drop-their-leaves-in-winter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-mulberry-trees-drop-their-leaves-in-winter.html</guid><description>Do mulberry trees drop their leaves in winter?
Mulberry trees are deciduous in winter with new leaves appearing in spring.
Why is my mulberry tree going yellow?
When the tree does not get enough water, the mulberry gets yellow leaves. A mulberry tree may be particularly prone to this during periods ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:13:51 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>