<?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, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:31 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Why is my plum tree bleeding sap?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-plum-tree-bleeding-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-plum-tree-bleeding-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my plum tree bleeding sap?
Plum tree is oozing sap. Hot, dry conditions in summer or sunscald in winter can stress the tree and may be the cause for a plum tree oozing sap. Cytospora canker is a type of common fungal disease that often affects trees weakened by drought, severe weather, or inj...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:31:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a silver birch last?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-silver-birch-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-a-silver-birch-last.html</guid><description>How long does a silver birch last?
Silver birch is the faster growing of the two, and also the taller, reaching a height of up to 30 metres, whereas downy birch seldom exceeds 21 metres. As pioneer species, they are short-lived, with typical lifespans being between 60 and 90 years old, although some...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:31:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of borers in my lemon tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-borers-in-my-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-borers-in-my-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of borers in my lemon tree?
Apply 3-4 cms each week from Spring until Autumn. Holes in your citrus tree can indicate that its been affected by a borer. Borers will attack weak plants and those under stress. If you find a hole get a skewer and pierce it down the hole to remove the bo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do manzanita branches last?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-manzanita-branches-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-manzanita-branches-last.html</guid><description>How long do manzanita branches last?
Spring and Summer Harvest: Spring through Summer (six month period), Manzanita bark will regenerate and peeling will take place. Age: Manzanita branches will last indefinitely (we have centerpieces in our showroom that are several years old).
How do you preserve ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:27:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it legal to trim back trees in Savannah GA?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-legal-to-trim-back-trees-in-savannah-ga.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-legal-to-trim-back-trees-in-savannah-ga.html</guid><description>Is it legal to trim back trees in Savannah GA?
Many cities, such as Savannah and Georgia, have local rules that may affect your ability to trim back or remove trees on your property. Here are some of the legal considerations of owning trees: When branches or roots belonging to a neighbor’s tree hang...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:24:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do California pepper trees get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-do-california-pepper-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-do-california-pepper-trees-get.html</guid><description>How tall do California pepper trees get?
about 40 feet
It shoots up rapidly to its mature height, usually about 40 feet (12 m.), and often grows branches as wide as wide as the tree is tall. California pepper trees look lacy because of the compound, pinnate leaves, each one composed of fine-textured...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:24:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of Oak Wilt?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-oak-wilt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-oak-wilt.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of Oak Wilt?
We recommend a trunk injection of Propizol. Propiconazole is a systemic fungicide that will suppress Bretiziella fagacearum. Because Oak Wilt is spread through root grafts and insect carriers, We recommend the treatment of non-infected oaks in close proximity to the inf...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:19:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a ficus tree go outside?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-ficus-tree-go-outside.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-ficus-tree-go-outside.html</guid><description>Can a ficus tree go outside?
It can be taken outdoors to a well-lighted location (not full sunlight) during warm days. The tropical ficus are often so sensitive to low temperatures that prolonged (several hours) temperatures above freezing but below 40 degrees can cause injury.
Can ficus grow withou...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:17:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is responsible for overhanging trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-responsible-for-overhanging-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-responsible-for-overhanging-trees.html</guid><description>Who is responsible for overhanging trees?
The responsibility for the tree and any damage it may cause is that of the tree-owner. If his tree damages your property then he is liable.
Can I trim a tree that overhangs my property?
If my neighbor’s tree branches hang over my yard, can I trim them? Yes. ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:17:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a blooming plum tree look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-blooming-plum-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-blooming-plum-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a blooming plum tree look like?
It is one of the very first trees to bloom in spring, flowering as early as the middle of February in milder areas. The blooms are usually white, or pale-pink, and the fruits are small plums, an inch or two in diameter.
Do flowering plum trees have invasive ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:14:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are oak trees bad for pools?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-oak-trees-bad-for-pools.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-oak-trees-bad-for-pools.html</guid><description>Are oak trees bad for pools?
In addition to large deris from this tree, Oak trees grow large and can have a wide base over time. These trees also have a large and aggressive root system that can damage drainage and plumbing around your pool.
How deep are live oak tree roots?
Most oak tree roots lie ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:11:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Austrian pines fast growing?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-austrian-pines-fast-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-austrian-pines-fast-growing.html</guid><description>Are Austrian pines fast growing?
Austrian Pine is medium to fast-growing, reaching 40 to 60 feet in the landscape, taller on very old specimens (Fig. 1). Combined with the dark green needles, the dense habit makes for an outstanding specimen tree.
How quickly do Austrian pines grow?
12 to 18 inches ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:07:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat dogwood borer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-dogwood-borer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-dogwood-borer.html</guid><description>How do you treat dogwood borer?
Use permethrin (Perm- Up 3.2 EC) or chlorpyrifos (Dursban) for dogwood borer control in commercial nurseries. If a protective insecticide spray is not used, a parasitic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae (Guardian), can be applied to the infested tree truck as a coarse...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if a white oak tree is dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-if-a-white-oak-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-if-a-white-oak-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know if a white oak tree is dying?
7 Signs Your Tree is Dying—and How to Save It
Know the signs of a dying tree.
The tree has brown and brittle bark or cracks.
There are few healthy leaves left.
The tree has an abundance of dead wood.
It’s a host to critters and fungus.
The tree sho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:04:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it good to live in Atlanta GA?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-good-to-live-in-atlanta-ga.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-good-to-live-in-atlanta-ga.html</guid><description>Is it good to live in Atlanta GA?
Atlanta has been revitalizing many previously declining neighborhoods across the area. This has resulted in the good, like the Ponce City Market, an old warehouse-turned-mixed-use development in the Old Fourth Ward, and the bad – an increased cost of living.
Are the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the tastiest cherry trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-tastiest-cherry-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-tastiest-cherry-trees.html</guid><description>What are the tastiest cherry trees?
Best Cold Hardy Cherry Trees
Juliet.
Nanking.
Canada Red Select.
Carmine Jewel.
Romeo.
Western Sand.
English Morello.
Early Richmond.
How many cherry trees do you need to produce cherries?
Sweet cherries grow in hardiness zones 5 to 7; they are self-sterile and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:43:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does the cypress tree symbolize in the Bible?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-the-cypress-tree-symbolize-in-the-bible.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-the-cypress-tree-symbolize-in-the-bible.html</guid><description>What does the cypress tree symbolize in the Bible?
Cypress tree symbolism also travels a darker path as the tree is one of the oldest symbols of mourning. As a potent reminder of life and death, the cypress tree stands between the worlds, literally and figuratively pointing toward immortality and ho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:41:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What looks good next to arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-looks-good-next-to-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-looks-good-next-to-arborvitae.html</guid><description>What looks good next to arborvitae?
Popular Companion Plants Boxwoods are a great choice to plant alongside Emerald Green Arborvitae as well, especially for formal landscapes. It’s easy to work in a Wintergreen Boxwood square hedge in front of or beside your trees.
Can arborvitae tolerate heat?
The ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:39:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are spruce trees slow growing?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-spruce-trees-slow-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-spruce-trees-slow-growing.html</guid><description>Are spruce trees slow growing?
Spruces. Many spruce varieties are slow growing. Picea omorika, or the Serbian spruce, is a slow-growing, attractive specimen tree, reaching an eventual height between 50 and 60 feet. The Black Hills spruce, Picea glauca, grows up to 40 feet in a pyramidal shape.
What ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:36:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of disease does a birch tree have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-disease-does-a-birch-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-disease-does-a-birch-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of disease does a birch tree have?
Another common birch tree disease is leaf spots. It is an infection caused by bacteria and fungi, and results in spots on the leaves. In order to control this disease, you have to prevent overcrowding by moderate pruning of branches and leaves. You must a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:36:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my oak tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-oak-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my oak tree?
While some bark might split at the base of the trunk during the tree’s exfoliation process, oak tree bark that is coming off the trunk is typically the result of pest infestation or disease. Canker is a fungal illness that is worsened by environmental stresses...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:26:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix iron chlorosis in maple trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-iron-chlorosis-in-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-iron-chlorosis-in-maple-trees.html</guid><description>How do you fix iron chlorosis in maple trees?
If a rapid response is needed to correct a chlorotic condition, a foliar spray with iron sulfate or iron chelate solution may be applied when the tree is in full leaf. A rate of five pounds of iron sulfate in 100 gallons of water (2.5 ounces iron sulfate...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:20:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the oldest living trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-oldest-living-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-oldest-living-trees.html</guid><description>What are the oldest living trees?
The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) has been deemed the oldest tree in existence, reaching an age of over 5,000 years old. The Bristlecone pines’ success in living a long life can be contributed to the harsh conditions it lives in.
How is the age of a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does white pine bark look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-white-pine-bark-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-white-pine-bark-look-like.html</guid><description>What does white pine bark look like?
Pictured above is a mature eastern white pine. The bark is grayish to reddish-brown in color. There are many layers of scales that are broken into irregular blocks. The surface kind of looks like “tight, rough, jigsaw puzzle-like scales.” Young white pines have s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:10:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I tell how old my oak tree is?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-how-old-my-oak-tree-is.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-how-old-my-oak-tree-is.html</guid><description>How can I tell how old my oak tree is?
Multiply the diameter by 5.0 if it is a white oak. If the tree is a pin oak or red oak, multiply the diameter by 3.5. The result is the approximate age in years. We stress that this is an estimate – not an exact way of measuring a tree’s age.
How long can a liv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you water a newly planted maple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-you-water-a-newly-planted-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-you-water-a-newly-planted-maple-tree.html</guid><description>How often should you water a newly planted maple tree?
General New Tree Water Requirements Following a deep watering at planting time, a new maple tree requires one to two watering session per week for its establishment.
Can you move a newly planted tree?
Make sure the tree or shrub is a manageabl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my oak tree dripping sap?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my oak tree dripping sap?
Why is Sap Coming Out of My Oak Tree? If your oak tree is leaking or dripping sap, it is most likely because insects have invaded. The dripping sap is either the excrement of insects feeding on your tree or it’s produced when bugs drill into oak acorns. In rare cases...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the first signs of ash dieback?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-first-signs-of-ash-dieback.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-first-signs-of-ash-dieback.html</guid><description>What are the first signs of ash dieback?
What does ash dieback look like?
Leaves develop dark patches in the summer.
They then wilt and discolour to black.
Dieback of the shoots and leaves is visible in the summer.
Lesions develop where branches meet the trunk.
Inner bark looks brownish-grey unde...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:58:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pine tree leaking so much sap?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-pine-tree-leaking-so-much-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-pine-tree-leaking-so-much-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my pine tree leaking so much sap?
Excessive pine tree sap loss results from injuries like broken branches in a storm, or accidental cuts made by weed whackers. It can also result from borer insects who dig holes in the tree. If the sap is dripping from multiple holes in the trunk, it is likel...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:37:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean when oak trees lose their leaves early?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-oak-trees-lose-their-leaves-early.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-oak-trees-lose-their-leaves-early.html</guid><description>What does it mean when oak trees lose their leaves early?
drought deciduous
For this reason, several deciduous native California oaks – especially blue oak are labeled as “drought deciduous”. This simply means that they lose their leaves early in response to extremely dry soil conditions.
Why is my ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:37:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do ash trees berries?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-ash-trees-berries.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-ash-trees-berries.html</guid><description>Do ash trees berries?
When present on ash trees, seeds are dry, oar-shaped samaras. They usually occur in clusters and typically hang on the tree until late fall or early winter. Exhibits opposite branching and compound leaves. Tree bears clusters of creamy white flowers in May. Fruits are fleshy, r...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:33:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-pecan-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-pecan-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown?
The pecan (Carya illinoiensis) is susceptible to leaf browning for the same reasons as any other tree: disease, insufficient water and improper growing environment. Spotty browning generally indicates disease, while all-over wilting often indicates neglect...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:33:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Blue Cedar Tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-blue-cedar-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-blue-cedar-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a Blue Cedar Tree get?
The pyramidal shape that is has when young eventually fades as it broadens and gains a flatter top. These are very large trees that can reach over 30m (100ft) in time, and as such are more suited to large gardens and parks. The tree also produces barrel shaped con...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my areca palm tree turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-areca-palm-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-areca-palm-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my areca palm tree turning brown?
You need to make sure water drains very well. I have an Areca palm plant. The stems of new shoots are covered in a brown substance, not so much on the leaves but on the stems. The new leaves that are blooming have a sticky, really shiny surface...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:19:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What should avocado leaves look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-should-avocado-leaves-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-should-avocado-leaves-look-like.html</guid><description>What should avocado leaves look like?
As the new, red leaves age they become light green and then deep green once mature. If all is healthy with the tree and the soil below, then the leaves’ color will be uniform, not blotchy. But at the end of their lives, avocado leaves begin to yellow, starting w...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:18:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What trees have leaves that look like maple leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-trees-have-leaves-that-look-like-maple-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-trees-have-leaves-that-look-like-maple-leaves.html</guid><description>What trees have leaves that look like maple leaves?
Maple Leaves Other trees with “maple-like” leaves—the sycamore, sweetgum, and yellow-poplar—have leaves that are alternate in arrangement. The maple is a genus with about 128 different species, including the vine maple (Acer circinatum), hornbeam m...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:18:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my elm tree dripping sap?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-elm-tree-dripping-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-elm-tree-dripping-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my elm tree dripping sap?
Answer: The sap oozing from the elm wound is probably due to bacterial wetwood or slime flux. Bacterial wetwood or slime flux is a common on elm, cottonwood, and mulberry. The sap is oftentimes colonized by fungi, yeasts, and other bacteria, resulting in a frothy, sl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do live oak trees grow in Iowa?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-live-oak-trees-grow-in-iowa.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-live-oak-trees-grow-in-iowa.html</guid><description>Do live oak trees grow in Iowa?
It will grow on a variety of sites, from moist cove sites, with deep soil to the drier ridges and southern exposures. Iowa white oaks live to 400 years and the largest white oak in Iowa is more than 57 inches in diameter.
Are live oak trees messy?
However, live oaks a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What shrubs bloom in February?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-shrubs-bloom-in-february.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-shrubs-bloom-in-february.html</guid><description>What shrubs bloom in February?
February daphne is a deciduous shrub that produces fragrant pink or white flowers (depending on the cultivar) on bare stems in February or March. This is a true cold-hardy winter shrub that is difficult to find growing in the South. February daphne takes partial shade ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:09:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the bugs that look like ladybugs?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-bugs-that-look-like-ladybugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-bugs-that-look-like-ladybugs.html</guid><description>What are the bugs that look like ladybugs?
The Multi-colored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) are sometimes mistaken for ladybugs or lady bird beetles, and are familiar insects in many parts of the United States.
What invasive species looks like a ladybug?
The Asian Lady Beetle is an invasive s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:04:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you repair a split tree trunk?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-repair-a-split-tree-trunk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-repair-a-split-tree-trunk.html</guid><description>Can you repair a split tree trunk?
Yes, a broken tree trunk can be repaired. The best way to repair a broken tree trunk is by bracing or cabling it to provide much-needed support.
How do you save a broken tree trunk?
A small branch with a crack can be wrapped with grafting tape or electrical tape to...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of bark does a southern red oak have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-southern-red-oak-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-southern-red-oak-have.html</guid><description>What kind of bark does a southern red oak have?
An identifying feature of the southern red oak is the acorns, which are orangey-brown and are shorter than other oak trees. Oak tree bark: Southern red oaks have dark gray bark that is ridged with scaly plates. Oak tree leaves: Identify the southern re...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:57:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you look after Beaucarnea recurvata?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-look-after-beaucarnea-recurvata.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-look-after-beaucarnea-recurvata.html</guid><description>How do you look after Beaucarnea recurvata?
How to Care for the Ponytail Palm Recap
Medium to Bright Light Good light with some sun is preferred.
Low to Moderate Watering Water well and then don’t water again until the potting mix has dried out almost completely.
Temperature Warm rooms of around 2...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:45:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a 20 year old black walnut tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-20-year-old-black-walnut-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-20-year-old-black-walnut-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a 20 year old black walnut tree worth?
A black walnut tree in great condition with a large diameter, roughly 20”, is worth between $700 and $800. Through a walnut tree’s life, however, it can grow to be well over 30” or even 40” in diameter. The larger the diameter, the more a black waln...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:45:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus grows on dead wood?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-dead-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-dead-wood.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus grows on dead wood?
Peziza micropus. A cup fungus with pale brown outside and darker brown inside on aging. Initially neat but becoming blowsy. Found growing ondead wood with a charred surface, woody debris collected in a hollow,woodchip piles and dead decaying wood. Up to 5cms b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:34:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any home remedies that are effective?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-home-remedies-that-are-effective.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-home-remedies-that-are-effective.html</guid><description>Are there any home remedies that are effective?
So clear some space in your bathroom cabinet, refrigerator, and kitchen cupboard for these surprisingly effective (and inexpensive) remedies. The following 20 home remedies are like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. Try frozen ginger chips. First...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes walnut trees to die?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-walnut-trees-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-walnut-trees-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes walnut trees to die?
Though they are generally drought and pest-resistant, there are a few things that can cause a walnut tree to die, including girdling of the trunk’s bark, insect borers, fungus, root disturbance and simple old age.
Do walnut trees stop producing?
Walnut trees are ca...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:27:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do redbud trees live?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-redbud-trees-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-redbud-trees-live.html</guid><description>How long do redbud trees live?
50 to 70 years
Life span: When healthy, the redbud tree should live from 50 to 70 years. However, with certain pathogens, particularly verticilliim wilt, a wilt disease caused by fungi, and trunk cancer can significantly decrease its lifespan.
How long does it take for...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:27:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much do just answer experts make?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-do-just-answer-experts-make.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-do-just-answer-experts-make.html</guid><description>How much do just answer experts make?
As a new expert, you’ll earn 20% of whatever the user pays. Over time, though, with enough consistently high ratings, you can work your way up to 50% of the fee. JustAnswer pays via PayPal, and you need at least $20 in your account before you can withdraw the fu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:23:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if a linden tree is left untreated?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-a-linden-tree-is-left-untreated.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-happens-if-a-linden-tree-is-left-untreated.html</guid><description>What happens if a linden tree is left untreated?
These spots are mostly visible near the tip of the leaf As the infection spreads, leaves die and fall from the tree. Trees which are infected severely will experience premature defoliation, which weakens the tree. If it is left untreated, the tree wil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:22:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Bradford pear tree to mature?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bradford-pear-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bradford-pear-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Bradford pear tree to mature?
How much does a Bradford pear tree grow in a year? Growth Rate and Lifespan Flowering pear has a rapid growth rate, often achieving 12- to 15-foot height increases during an 8- to 10-year period. Ultimately it can grow to a height of 30 to 40...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:21:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my maple tree bark turning black?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why is my maple tree bark turning black?
One of the main causes of a maple tree’s bark turning black is a fungus called Verticillium. Eventually, the wood beneath the bark will become grotesque green and black, arranged in streaks, though the smallest branches on the tree may be free from this kind ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:20:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does Thuja Green Giant grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-thuja-green-giant-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-thuja-green-giant-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does Thuja Green Giant grow?
3 feet per year
Green Giant ArborvitaeThuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’ The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen—shooting up by as much as 3 feet per year until maturity.
How long does it take for Thuja to mature?
Appearance...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:15:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes ficus trees to drop leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-ficus-trees-to-drop-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-ficus-trees-to-drop-leaves.html</guid><description>What causes ficus trees to drop leaves?
Change in environment – The most common cause for dropping ficus leaves is that its environment has changed. Incorrect watering – Under watering or over watering both can cause a ficus tree to lose leaves. An improperly watered ficus tree may have yellowing le...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:14:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of multiple weeds in my lawn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-multiple-weeds-in-my-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-multiple-weeds-in-my-lawn.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of multiple weeds in my lawn?
In the fall, seed your lawn and aerate if necessary. Give your turf one last short mow and fertilization treatment before winter. Come spring, start fresh with pre-emergent and hand pick any lingering weeds. Mow your lawn regularly in spring and summer,...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:03:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a tulip poplar get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-tulip-poplar-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-does-a-tulip-poplar-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a tulip poplar get?
The tuliptree grows to a height of 70–90′ and a spread of around 40′ at maturity.
What is the biggest poplar tree?
Tulip poplar
It is 168 feet tall. Introduction: Tulip poplar is one of the tallest of the native American hardwoods. Kentucky was home to some of the m...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How early is it OK to mow the yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-early-is-it-ok-to-mow-the-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-early-is-it-ok-to-mow-the-yard.html</guid><description>How early is it OK to mow the yard?
In general, mow after 8 a.m. on weekdays and after 9 a.m. on weekends to avoid annoying your neighbors, a Knight Ridder/Chicago Tribune article recommends from results of a water-cooler survey. Mowing while neighbors prepare for bed at night can be frustrating for...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:55:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pear tree not growing leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-growing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-growing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my pear tree not growing leaves?
If your pear tree has no leaves at all, it might be dormant or dead. A pear tree not leafing out is normal in winter. Pear trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter, but should start producing leaves again in spring. If spring has come and gone and y...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:52:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are willow trees good for backyards?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-willow-trees-good-for-backyards.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-willow-trees-good-for-backyards.html</guid><description>Are willow trees good for backyards?
With its elegant form and pendulous branches, the weeping willow (Salix spp.) is a beautiful, calming tree. However, weeping willows are not suitable as backyard trees unless you have a lot of space to accommodate them.
Does willow tree bring bad luck?
The ancien...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:50:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you say thank you for your efforts?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-say-thank-you-for-your-efforts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-say-thank-you-for-your-efforts.html</guid><description>How do you say thank you for your efforts?
Work-related thank you
I wanted to thank you for helping me today.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
I sincerely appreciate your help with the project today.
Thank you for being a valuable member of our team.
Thanks for helping me accomplish my goal.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:39:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a weeping sequoia grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-a-weeping-sequoia-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-fast-does-a-weeping-sequoia-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a weeping sequoia grow?
How fast do giant sequoias grow? The giant sequoia is the fastest growing conifer on earth given the right conditions. We expect 4 feet of upward growth in the third year for trees in large pots and one-inch plus growth rings. They have the potential to grow fas...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:33:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat a fungal infection on the bottom?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-a-fungal-infection-on-the-bottom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-a-fungal-infection-on-the-bottom.html</guid><description>How do you treat a fungal infection on the bottom?
Your doctor might recommend an ointment, cream, tablet, or suppository prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication such as:
butoconazole (Gynazole)
clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
fluconazole (Diflucan)
miconazole (Monistat)
terconazole (Terazol)
Ho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:33:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim arborvitae to keep them small?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-trim-arborvitae-to-keep-them-small.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-trim-arborvitae-to-keep-them-small.html</guid><description>Can you trim arborvitae to keep them small?
Pruning Arborvitae to Shorten a Tall Hedge The plant can maintain itself after flowering and maintain the height you are looking for. If you are making drastic changes to its height, it is best to cut back a foot or so a year until you have the size you wa...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:28:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do willow trees attract bugs?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-willow-trees-attract-bugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-willow-trees-attract-bugs.html</guid><description>Do willow trees attract bugs?
Pests. Weeping willow trees are a host to an array of insects, including scale, caterpillars, borers and aphids. The weeping willow canopy does not attract bird wildlife, leaving these bugs to breed and multiply. Borers can cause the tree to become yellow and lose leave...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:27:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a dwarf weeping willow tree to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-weeping-willow-tree-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-weeping-willow-tree-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a dwarf weeping willow tree to grow?
It grows to a maximum height of 30 to 50 feet with an equal spread, giving it a rounded shape, and can reach full growth in as soon as 15 years. Its quickly growing roots can be invasive, however, so take care not to plant weeping willow...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:26:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many species of Flame Trees are there in Australia?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-species-of-flame-trees-are-there-in-australia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-species-of-flame-trees-are-there-in-australia.html</guid><description>How many species of Flame Trees are there in Australia?
It is notable for its trunk, shaped rather like a skittle, with green bark (which turns grey in older specimens) and has a rounded leaf canopy. There are more than 30 species in the genus in Australia which include the Illawarra flame tree ( B....</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:21:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which of these plants have broad leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-of-these-plants-have-broad-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-of-these-plants-have-broad-leaves.html</guid><description>Which of these plants have broad leaves?
Most deciduous trees are broad-leaved but some are coniferous, like larches….Tree types.
Gymnosperms (seed plants not flowering)
Angiosperms (flowering seed plants)
Needle-like or scale-like leaves
Broad leaves
Examples: firs, spruces, pines
Examples: h...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a board member raise a question about the consent agenda?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-board-member-raise-a-question-about-the-consent-agenda.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-board-member-raise-a-question-about-the-consent-agenda.html</guid><description>Can a board member raise a question about the consent agenda?
Any board member can raise a question or concern about the consent agenda, but if there are no issues, the entire consent agenda can be voted on at one time. A corporate board makes decisions on overall policy. The day-to-day decisions ar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you mount a tree fern?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-mount-a-tree-fern.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-mount-a-tree-fern.html</guid><description>How do you mount a tree fern?
An easy example of how to mount a staghorn fern is to use a wire basket and the side of a tree. Secure the basket to the tree, with nails, for instance. Fill the bowl of the basket with the growing material. Position the fern inside this and secure it to the wire basket...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:08:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do pine trees grow sideways?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-pine-trees-grow-sideways.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-pine-trees-grow-sideways.html</guid><description>Why do pine trees grow sideways?
The trees were all planted in the 1930s, when Gryfino was part of Germany. Yet none of them account for the very uniform bend, nor the perfectly normal pine trees growing right next to them. The most likely explanation is that they were deliberately bent to form curv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:04:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify a katsura tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-a-katsura-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-a-katsura-tree.html</guid><description>How do I identify a katsura tree?
Plant Identification The Katsura tree is a slow-growing deciduous tree. Young trees are pyramidal in shape but may become more rounded as they mature. Trees often have many trunks. New growth is reddish purple.
Is katsura tree fast growing?
Although listed as grow...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:02:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What colors do lilac trees come in?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-colors-do-lilac-trees-come-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-colors-do-lilac-trees-come-in.html</guid><description>What colors do lilac trees come in?
Although lilacs come in many shades of blue, violet, lilac, pink, red, purple and white, the lilac tree varieties that are hardy in the Mediterranean climate tend to run in the blue family.
Are lilac trees ever green?
California Lilac Information in height. Plan...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:42:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I tell if my oak tree is dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-if-my-oak-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-tell-if-my-oak-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How can I tell if my oak tree is dying?
5 Signs that Your Oak Tree is Dying
Yellow Leaves. Have you noticed yellow leaves with greenish-colored veins on your oak tree?
Foliage Loss. Oak trees are bound to lose at least some of their foliage, especially when the cool fall and winter weather arrives...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:38:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do alliums need to be pre chilled?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-alliums-need-to-be-pre-chilled.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-alliums-need-to-be-pre-chilled.html</guid><description>Do alliums need to be pre chilled?
Here are some less familiar “no chill” bulbs for sunny areas in your garden: Alliums are ornamental cousins of onions that aren’t usually bothered by animals. Snowflake (leucojum) has dainty white drooping flowers similar to snowdrops (galanthus), but this bulb hol...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you build a treehouse in Los Angeles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-build-a-treehouse-in-los-angeles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-build-a-treehouse-in-los-angeles.html</guid><description>Can you build a treehouse in Los Angeles?
Community Development Director Susan Koleda said while the city’s zoning code does not specifically address residential tree houses its building code, it was adopted from that of L.A. County, which does exempt tree houses of 64 square feet or smaller and do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:28:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is red sunset maple A good tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-red-sunset-maple-a-good-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-red-sunset-maple-a-good-tree.html</guid><description>Is red sunset maple A good tree?
Red Sunset Maple Trees have a nice pyramidal form and over time they start to round on the top. The leaves turn orange-red in the fall and make this maple one of the best trees for fall color. The Red Sunset Maple is one of the first trees to start turning color.
Is ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:03:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I compost maple leaves with black spots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-compost-maple-leaves-with-black-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-compost-maple-leaves-with-black-spots.html</guid><description>Can I compost maple leaves with black spots?
While maple tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum) is a “host-specific” fungus and won’t attack the plants in your flower beds, it’s best to compost or dispose of the leaves this year.
Are maple leaves good mulch for vegetable garden?
Because of their size, maple...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:02:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the needles on my Austrian pine turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-needles-on-my-austrian-pine-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-needles-on-my-austrian-pine-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the needles on my Austrian pine turning brown?
Austrian pine is commonly affected by Dothistroma needle blight. The foliage of the lower half of the tree turns brown in March to April. Dothistroma needle blight is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella pini. This common pine pathogen kills need...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:57:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat palm disease?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-palm-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-palm-disease.html</guid><description>How do you treat palm disease?
To treat the condition, have the most infected fronds pruned away. Have fungicides applied to prevent the fungi from spreading to other leaves. Also, try fertilizing your palms; this can boost its vigor, allowing it to fight off leaf spot fungi more effectively.
What d...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:55:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of ash aphids?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-ash-aphids.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-ash-aphids.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of ash aphids?
Insecticidal soap and horticultural oil are effective ways to control an infestation of aphids. Spray the products on the entire surface of the leaves, including the undersides, to destroy the aphids.
How do I know if my tree has emerald ash borer?
If you ash tree h...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:53:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the issue with Canary palms?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-issue-with-canary-palms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-issue-with-canary-palms.html</guid><description>What is the issue with Canary palms?
Date palm wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. canariensis, is the most serious and lethal disease of Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis). This disease leads to dieback of individual fronds, usually beginning in the lower canopy, and eve...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:45:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you quote a lawn care job?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-quote-a-lawn-care-job.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-quote-a-lawn-care-job.html</guid><description>How do you quote a lawn care job?
How to Quote Lawn Mowing Jobs
Know your Time &amp;amp; your Business. If you’re a one-man lawn care operation it’s simple, how much do you need to make per hour on average to put food on the table and keep your business running?
Start with the Size of the Lawn to be M...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are willow trees used for?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-willow-trees-used-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-willow-trees-used-for.html</guid><description>What are willow trees used for?
White willow wood is used in the manufacture of cricket bats, furniture, and crates. Black willow wood is used for baskets and utility wood. In Norway and Northern Europe, willow bark is used to make flutes and whistles. Willow staves and bark are also used by people ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:37:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to cable a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cable-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cable-a-tree.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to cable a tree?
Cabling a Tree Cost Tree cabling ranges from $200 to $400 on average and helps brace a tree for proper alignment and growth. Small trees might only cost $170. Medium or large ones could be $400 or more.
Is cabling bad for trees?
Cabling cannot be used to keep u...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:29:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years does a ficus tree live?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-does-a-ficus-tree-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-does-a-ficus-tree-live.html</guid><description>How many years does a ficus tree live?
“If you give [a ficus] what it needs, it’s the closest you come to having a tree indoors,” says Barbara Pleasant, author of The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual. “With the right care, a ficus tree can live for about 20 years.”
Do ficus come back every year?
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:28:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree looks like the bark is peeling?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-looks-like-the-bark-is-peeling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-looks-like-the-bark-is-peeling.html</guid><description>What kind of tree looks like the bark is peeling?
On some trees, the outer dead layers peel and drop off, revealing the inner layers of bark. Shedding or peeling bark is characteristic of trees such as the sycamore, redbud, silver maple, shagbark hickory, birch, and Scotch pine.
Why is the bark fall...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:23:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Robinia dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-robinia-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-robinia-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Robinia dying?
There has been an increase in a leaf-spot fungus (Phloeospora robiniae), which is more prevalent in wet weather conditions, causing defoliation and weakening the trees. There have also been cases of two root diseases, honey fungus (Armillaria) and Phytophthora root rot, both...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:18:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is natural non toxic?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-natural-non-toxic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-natural-non-toxic.html</guid><description>Is natural non toxic?
Natural: “Legally, this means nothing—it’s a completely unregulated term and should be thought of as pure marketing,” says Grigore. Non-Toxic: “This is a newer designation, also mostly marketing,” says Grigore.
What are non toxic items?
10 Affordable Non-Toxic Products That R...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:18:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do with hibiscus when it gets cold?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-with-hibiscus-when-it-gets-cold.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-with-hibiscus-when-it-gets-cold.html</guid><description>What to do with hibiscus when it gets cold?
If a freeze catches you by surprise and your hibiscus are uncovered outside, turn sprinklers on them and leave them on all through the freezing night. Turn the water on high enough that it will sprinkle each whole hibiscus plant and really soak the whole p...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:09:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you apply lawn fungicide in the fall?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-apply-lawn-fungicide-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-apply-lawn-fungicide-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>Can you apply lawn fungicide in the fall?
One or two fall fungicide applications are recommended to reduce the amount of leaf spot and minimize pathogen carryover through the winter. These fall applications will increase the effectiveness of the fungicide program in the spring.
Can lawn fungus grow ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:54:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should you repot a lime tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-should-you-repot-a-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-should-you-repot-a-lime-tree.html</guid><description>When should you repot a lime tree?
Regardless, the tree will undoubtedly need repotting after about three to four years, or you can remove the tree from the pot, prune the roots (take 2-3 inches (5-8 cm.) off) and one-third of the foliage, and then repot with fresh potting soil. The size of the tree...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:50:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you plant a pom pom tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-plant-a-pom-pom-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-plant-a-pom-pom-tree.html</guid><description>How do you plant a pom pom tree?
Cover the seed lightly with fine milled bark or sand, place in a shady position and keep moist. Plant a pom-pom juniper cutting or established plant in full to partial sun. Space new plants 5 feet apart, or closer together to fill in areas more quickly. Water the new...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:50:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What was the largest recorded diameter of Hurricane Sandy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-was-the-largest-recorded-diameter-of-hurricane-sandy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-was-the-largest-recorded-diameter-of-hurricane-sandy.html</guid><description>What was the largest recorded diameter of Hurricane Sandy?
The storm swept through the Caribbean as a tropical cyclone (hurricane), and, upon reaching the waters off the coast of New Jersey, it merged with a fast southeastward-moving cold air mass, which drew it westward over land. At its greatest e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:41:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of oak bracket fungus?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-oak-bracket-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-oak-bracket-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of oak bracket fungus?
Unfortunately, there is no treatment for the removal of bracket fungus. Info from expert arborists recommends removal of infected branches to prevent further spread, but beyond that, there is little you can do. Prevention rather than removal of bracket fungu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:40:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes needle drop on spruce trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-needle-drop-on-spruce-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-needle-drop-on-spruce-trees.html</guid><description>What causes needle drop on spruce trees?
The most common cause for needle drop is simply natural causes. Needles will stay on a spruce tree for 2-3 years before dropping, typically from the inside of the tree and on older branches. Cytospora canker is expressed through dead areas, known as cankers, ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:39:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my willow leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-willow-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-willow-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my willow leaves turning brown?
Willow scab is a fungal disease that causes leaf symptoms, followed by brown spore masses at the base of leaves. The symptoms of scab on willow start with dark spots on the leaves. These can be brown or black, and cause the leaves to wilt, shrivel up and die.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:39:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a dwarf ruby red grapefruit tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-dwarf-ruby-red-grapefruit-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-dwarf-ruby-red-grapefruit-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a dwarf ruby red grapefruit tree get?
Moderate growing to 8 to 12 ft. tall and wide.
How big does a dwarf grapefruit tree get?
The Dwarf Ruby Red Grapefruit tree can reach up to 8′-12′ in height when planted in the ground but tend to be shorter when planted in a pot. Keep the tree at ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:36:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you do with snow pea plants after harvest?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-do-with-snow-pea-plants-after-harvest.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-do-with-snow-pea-plants-after-harvest.html</guid><description>What do you do with snow pea plants after harvest?
Check vines daily. Overripe pods become too starchy to eat but you can still dry them and save the seeds instead. After harvesting, leave roots to rot in the ground to release nitrogen in the soil and feed your next crop.
How do you grow snow peas f...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:32:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the best place to plant a Japanese red maple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-is-the-best-place-to-plant-a-japanese-red-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-is-the-best-place-to-plant-a-japanese-red-maple.html</guid><description>Where is the best place to plant a Japanese red maple?
Ideally, they should be placed in a spot with dappled shade. Japanese maple foliage is prone to leaf scorch in hot and dry locations in full sun. Scorched leaves develop brown margins and often drop from the tree by mid to late summer.
Do any Ja...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:27:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do silver maples have invasive roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-silver-maples-have-invasive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-silver-maples-have-invasive-roots.html</guid><description>Do silver maples have invasive roots?
Silver maple trees have incredibly shallow, fast-growing roots. They might be prized for their vibrant colour in autumn, but their root systems are one of the most invasive of all. As the roots enlarge, silver maple trees have been known to crack driveways, pave...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:22:06 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>