<?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>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:45:29 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Is Hawthorne a good wood?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-hawthorne-a-good-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-hawthorne-a-good-wood.html</guid><description>Is Hawthorne a good wood?
The strong, close-grained wood is good for carving and people used it for making tool handles and other small household items. Probably its greatest practical use to people has been as hedging. Britain’s most famous hawthorn is the Holy Thorn of Glastonbury.
Are hawthorn tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:44:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pear trees need a companion?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pear-trees-need-a-companion.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pear-trees-need-a-companion.html</guid><description>Do pear trees need a companion?
Keep It Alive. Pear trees can be susceptible to pests, so surround them with companion plants that counteract that: Try clover, african marigolds, nasturtiums, borage, bee balm, beans, or peas. Pear trees want full sun and an inch of water every week.
Does a pear tree...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water my sequoia trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-my-sequoia-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-my-sequoia-trees.html</guid><description>How often should I water my sequoia trees?
The amount of irrigation the tree needs depends on the species and your climate. The giant sequoia needs watering once a week, and more frequently in dry weather.
Why is my sequoia tree dying?
Juniper Blight Caused by the fungi Kabatina juniperi and Phomops...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:32:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are branches on my dogwood dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-branches-on-my-dogwood-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-branches-on-my-dogwood-dying.html</guid><description>Why are branches on my dogwood dying?
Later twigs and branches may die, usually on one side of the tree but the disease spreads over time. Though not always noticed, the cause of the problem is a canker (dead area on the lower trunk or branches) that is slowly girdling the trunk and killing the camb...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:31:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do blue spruce grow well in Indiana?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-blue-spruce-grow-well-in-indiana.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-blue-spruce-grow-well-in-indiana.html</guid><description>Do blue spruce grow well in Indiana?
A: Blue spruce is not particularly well-adapted to Indiana. They suffer in heavy, poorly drained soil as well as from extreme heat and drought. When it’s time to replace them, you might consider other species of spruce that are better adapted to our area, such as...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:10:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell an Austrian pine?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-an-austrian-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-an-austrian-pine.html</guid><description>How can you tell an Austrian pine?
Description: A tall conifer located near the Yale Greenhouse, this Austrian Pine is especially easy to identify due to the placement of a name card on its trunk. To otherwise identify this tree, turn your head up and look towards the sky. The branches extend way ab...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:48:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my magnolia tree look so bad?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-magnolia-tree-look-so-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-magnolia-tree-look-so-bad.html</guid><description>Why does my magnolia tree look so bad?
Answer: If ever a magnolia is going to look bad, it’s during spring. The leaves often have fungal and algal leaf spots, the trunks have lichens, and the leaves are sagging and turning yellow. When the leaves drop during a period of several weeks, so do the leaf...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:41:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my dogwood tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-dogwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-dogwood-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my dogwood tree?
Dogwood bark peeling off may be the result of tiny insects that do more harm than good. The dogwood twig borer is a nasty pest that gets into the vascular tissue of the tree and undermines the tissue. It lives in the tree’s tissue and causes bark upheaval ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:36:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much do ficus grow per year?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-do-ficus-grow-per-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-do-ficus-grow-per-year.html</guid><description>How much do ficus grow per year?
Planted in the ground or in a container, the column needs 4 to 10 feet of space and grows up to 20 feet tall at a rate of up to 2 feet per year.
How big does ficus get?
With its glossy leaves and light gray trunk, the ficus tree, or weeping fig, is a pretty, gracef...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:34:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What size pot can you leave a lemon tree in?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-size-pot-can-you-leave-a-lemon-tree-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-size-pot-can-you-leave-a-lemon-tree-in.html</guid><description>What size pot can you leave a lemon tree in?
Citrus will thrive in large containers. Choose a pot with a diameter of 50cm or more, with plenty of drainage holes, and fill with a premium quality potting mix. Place your potted citrus in a sunny place in the garden, and make sure the plant is kept mois...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:33:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is the male pollinator for Emily Bruner?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-the-male-pollinator-for-emily-bruner.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-the-male-pollinator-for-emily-bruner.html</guid><description>Who is the male pollinator for Emily Bruner?
‘James Swan’ is the male pollinator for ‘Emily Bruner’. This plant can be an evergreen shrub or a small tree up to 19 1/2′ tall. It is dense, broad, and pyramidal. Large, persistent red fruits encircle the stems, creating winter interest.
How does a holly...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:31:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree trunk cracking?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-trunk-cracking.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tree-trunk-cracking.html</guid><description>Why is my tree trunk cracking?
Frost is just one of the causes of tree bark cracking. You’ll also see cracking tree trunks from a condition called sunscald. In late winter or early spring, warm afternoon sun shining on the trunk can cause the tree tissue to break dormancy. When sunny afternoons are ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far below grade should a retaining wall be?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-below-grade-should-a-retaining-wall-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-below-grade-should-a-retaining-wall-be.html</guid><description>How far below grade should a retaining wall be?
The general rule of thumb is to bury about one-eighth of the height of the wall. For example, if your wall will be three feet (36 inches) tall, the first course of blocks should start five inches below soil level. The gravel base should start three inc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:27:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the characteristics of maple trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-characteristics-of-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-characteristics-of-maple-trees.html</guid><description>What are the characteristics of maple trees?
Maple trees generally have smooth, grayish-brown bark when they’re young. As maple trees age, they develop brownish, rough and sometimes corky bark on their trunks that usually splits into ridges and furrows. Maple trees have twigs that are slender and sh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:20:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do saucer magnolias lose their leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-saucer-magnolias-lose-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-saucer-magnolias-lose-their-leaves.html</guid><description>Do saucer magnolias lose their leaves?
Deciduous Magnolia Species Saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) is famous for its saucer-shaped, 3- to 6-inch-wide, pink to purple flowers. It yields showy pink or white flowers in spring, and its leaves are bronze or gold when they drop in the fall.
How do...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:16:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is southern yellow pine worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-southern-yellow-pine-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-southern-yellow-pine-worth.html</guid><description>How much is southern yellow pine worth?
Q1 Average Price: $360/MBF. Q2 Average Price: $429/MBF. Q3 (to date) Average Price: $571/MBF. YTD Average Price: $424/MBF.
How much is a yellow pine tree worth?
The value can be appraised by and Arborist. The value of pine trees in the forest or in a plantatio...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cypress tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-cypress-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-cypress-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my cypress tree turning yellow?
Underwatering or improper watering of the Leyland cypress tree can result in yellowing of the tree’s needles. NMSU recommends watering a mature cypress tree at least several feet in all directions to ensure adequate water absorption from the roots.
Do cypress t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:14:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Roundup kill my apple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-roundup-kill-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-roundup-kill-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>Will Roundup kill my apple tree?
The herbicide glyphosate damages trees, accumulates in soil, ties up minerals, and can have unintended side effects. This stunted apple tree, which has a large basal canker, is in an orchard where the grower used glyphosate alone three to four times a year to control...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:13:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my peaches getting brown spots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-peaches-getting-brown-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-peaches-getting-brown-spots.html</guid><description>Why are my peaches getting brown spots?
Brown rot is one of the most common and serious diseases affecting peach fruits. It is caused by the fungus Monilinia fructicola, and can also infect flower blossoms and shoots. The disease begins at bloom. Fruit rot starts with a small, round brown spot, whic...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:07:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Bing cherry tree to produce cherries?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bing-cherry-tree-to-produce-cherries.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bing-cherry-tree-to-produce-cherries.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Bing cherry tree to produce cherries?
4-7 years
Harvesting. While most Bing cherry trees will take 4-7 years to bear fruit after planting, some nurseries carry Bing cherry trees that will fruit the first year. Bing cherries are ready for harvest in mid-June or mid-summer....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:04:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do oak trees grow crooked?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-oak-trees-grow-crooked.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-oak-trees-grow-crooked.html</guid><description>Why do oak trees grow crooked?
Growing toward the sun can cause an oak to lean. If this is the only cause of the tree leaning, the trunk will be curved and the branches above will have grown to adjust for the unbalance. Unsupported branches, deprived of water, will die, and if not removed, can fall....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:59:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a needled evergreen?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-a-needled-evergreen.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-a-needled-evergreen.html</guid><description>What is a needled evergreen?
Needled evergreens, often known as narrow-leaved evergreens or conifers, are planted primarily because of their evergreen foliage. Conifers range in size from prostrate plants growing only a few inches tall to large trees.
Why is my pine tree losing green needles?
The ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:54:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do nectarines trees live?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-nectarines-trees-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-do-nectarines-trees-live.html</guid><description>How long do nectarines trees live?
Nectarine trees must be grown in regions that have a cool winter period to allow the tree to lie dormant, or asleep, for a period of time, just like apple trees. Naturally, the trees live for around 40 years and can reach 30 feet in height.
What is the best tasting...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:52:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the brown spots on my lime tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-brown-spots-on-my-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-brown-spots-on-my-lime-tree.html</guid><description>What are the brown spots on my lime tree?
Citrus canker is a bacterial infection that causes brown or yellow spots on leaves, which can also spread to the fruit. To prevent the disease, spray trees with a copper-based fungicide in the spring. Space lime trees so they get adequate air circulation. Th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:51:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall can a coastal redwood get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-can-a-coastal-redwood-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-can-a-coastal-redwood-get.html</guid><description>How tall can a coastal redwood get?
350 feet tall
Coast redwoods can grow over 350 feet tall.
What is the average redwood height?
200 to 240 feet high
Average mature trees are from 200 to 240 feet high with diameters of 10 to 15 feet at 4 feet 8 inches above the ground. Exceptional individuals somet...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:50:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a copper beech tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-copper-beech-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-copper-beech-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a copper beech tree?
It has a typical lifespan of 150–200 years, though sometimes up to 300 years. In cultivated forest stands trees are normally harvested at 80–120 years of age.
How long can beech trees live for?
Beech may live for 350 years (if managed as a pollard), alt...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:48:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tulip tree dripping?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tulip-tree-dripping.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-tulip-tree-dripping.html</guid><description>Why is my tulip tree dripping?
Tulip trees are lovely to look at, but famous for developing “aphid drip.” The “sprinkles of rain” you’re seeing is actually the tree dripping honeydew; a sticky substance secreted by the aphids as they suck the sap from the tree’s leaves and flowers.
Do tulip poplar t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:39:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of insect bite leaves a hard lump?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-insect-bite-leaves-a-hard-lump.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-insect-bite-leaves-a-hard-lump.html</guid><description>What kind of insect bite leaves a hard lump?
A mosquito bite is a small, round, puffy bump that appears soon after you’ve been bitten. The bump will become red, hard, swollen, and itchy.
What bug bite leaves a welt?
Chiggers are a form of mite that inject their saliva so that they can liquefy and ea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:39:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best place to buy fruit trees online?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-place-to-buy-fruit-trees-online.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-place-to-buy-fruit-trees-online.html</guid><description>What is the best place to buy fruit trees online?
Best Places to Buy Fruit Trees Online
Logee’s. I purchased my Silas Woods Sapodilla from Logee’s and was extremely happy with the quality of the tree.
Sow Exotic.
Flying Fox Fruits.
Fruit Lovers.
Top Tropicals.
PlantOGram.
Womack Nursery.
Jus...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:34:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are spruce trees worth anything?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-spruce-trees-worth-anything.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-spruce-trees-worth-anything.html</guid><description>Are spruce trees worth anything?
Blue Spruce/Colorado Spruce (picea pungens) not a pine at all. They look good and add value to your property, but not worth anything to anyone after cut really. One of the slower growing small diameter trees so its hard to get any decent wood out of it to make anythi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:30:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many lemons grow on a tree per year?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-lemons-grow-on-a-tree-per-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-lemons-grow-on-a-tree-per-year.html</guid><description>How many lemons grow on a tree per year?
One lemon tree can produce up to 270 kg of lemons per year. The average orchard yield per tree is 1,500 lemons a year. Also, how many years does a lemon tree produce fruit? Lemon tree fruiting occurs at three to five years old, depending upon the rootstock.
H...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:26:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you winterize a willow tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-winterize-a-willow-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-winterize-a-willow-tree.html</guid><description>How do you winterize a willow tree?
Winterize Willow Oak Trees in 4 Easy Steps:
Place mulch around tree. Mulch around the base of the tree provides the tree extra support whether in warm weather or cold weather.
Examine tree branches and bark of tree for overall health.
Look at base of tree for a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:19:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I get a diagnosis from a picture?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-get-a-diagnosis-from-a-picture.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-get-a-diagnosis-from-a-picture.html</guid><description>Can I get a diagnosis from a picture?
It is rare that a medical condition can be diagnosed solely by a photograph. Without the corresponding medical history and other detailed information about the person, a picture is not worth those proverbial “thousand words”.
Where can I upload a picture of a ra...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:13:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of year do avocado trees bear fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-time-of-year-do-avocado-trees-bear-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-time-of-year-do-avocado-trees-bear-fruit.html</guid><description>What time of year do avocado trees bear fruit?
Blossoming of California avocado trees can occur from late winter through early summer, but most harvested fruit develop from flowers that are pollinated during two months in spring.
How often does avocado tree bear fruit?
How Much Fruit Does An Avoca...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:12:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark on my red maple splitting?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-on-my-red-maple-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-on-my-red-maple-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is the bark on my red maple splitting?
Both bark and wood contain water, which swells and shrinks in response to each temperature fluctuation, causing splitting. Alternation between dry and wet weather causes trees to put on sudden growth, which can also result in splits.
How long does it take f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:02:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for giant bird of paradise to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-giant-bird-of-paradise-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-giant-bird-of-paradise-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for giant bird of paradise to grow?
These plants need 3-5 years before they will start flowering. Bird of paradise plants need to be kept in the right growing conditions in order to flower. They need to be in full sun (unless it is very hot) or given bright light inside.
How fa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:57:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it just sent or just sent?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-just-sent-or-just-sent.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-just-sent-or-just-sent.html</guid><description>Is it just sent or just sent?
“I just sent it” and “I have just sent it” have the same meaning. In general the simple past ‘sent’ focuses on the action itself and the present perfect ‘have sent’ focuses on the result of the action, but in some cases, perhaps in many cases, there is very little diffe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:53:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my palm trees turning black?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-palm-trees-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-palm-trees-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my palm trees turning black?
If your tree is covered in what looks like black soot, this is likely a fungal disease known as sooty mold or black fungus. This type of mold grows on honeydew, a sticky substance left behind by sap-sucking insects.
How much water does a queen palm need?
The quee...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:52:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat maple tree bark?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-maple-tree-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-maple-tree-bark.html</guid><description>How do you treat maple tree bark?
Treatment: No cure, but some trees can recover with proper care. In severe cases, remove tree, fumigate soil, and plant a wilt-resistant species in its place. The best treatment is prevention through proper maintenance. Risk Level: Low in terms of its prevalence – m...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:36:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will late spring frost damage trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-late-spring-frost-damage-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-late-spring-frost-damage-trees.html</guid><description>Will late spring frost damage trees?
When a late spring frost happens, leaves on the trees will turn brown and possibly fall off, but can have a second sprout when it warms up again. The damage is usually purely aesthetic and the trees will bounce back throughout the season.
How long do plants stay ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:34:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When is the best time to plant a Thuja tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-thuja-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-thuja-tree.html</guid><description>When is the best time to plant a Thuja tree?
When to Plant: Spring is best, though Thujas can root all year long. Before buying a Thuja Tree, it is important to investigate and prepare an area for the new tree. Thuja Trees do well when planted between five and six feet apart in rows. This will provi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:31:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a pin oak tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-pin-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-pin-oak-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a pin oak tree?
120 years
A fast-growing pioneer or riparian species, pin oak is relatively short-lived, with a maximum lifespan of 120 years against many oaks which can live several centuries. It is naturally a wetland tree, and develops a shallow, fibrous root system, unlik...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:31:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my elm tree dropping leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-elm-tree-dropping-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-elm-tree-dropping-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my elm tree dropping leaves?
Trees will often set more leaves in the spring than they can support during the summer. Heat and drought stress will cause the tree to lose leaves that it cannot support with the available soil moisture. Leaves that drop are most often yellow with no discernible d...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:30:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you make a living from gardening?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-make-a-living-from-gardening.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-make-a-living-from-gardening.html</guid><description>Can you make a living from gardening?
While bringing in a full-time gardening income is a bit tricky, making a side income from your garden is easier than you’d think. Most people see gardening as a seasonal endeavor, that starts in the spring and ends in the fall, coming and going each year.
How do...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far north does holly grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-north-does-holly-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-north-does-holly-grow.html</guid><description>How far north does holly grow?
Evergreen hollies at a glance A male plant must grow within 30 to 40 feet of a female for good fruit production. There are hollies that will grow as far north as USDA Hardiness Zone 3 and as far south as Zone 11. Most hollies prefer full sun and well-drained, slightly ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:28:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is cottonwood trees worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-cottonwood-trees-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-cottonwood-trees-worth.html</guid><description>How much is cottonwood trees worth?
The cottonwoods averaged about $30 a tree. Some are big and some are small, maybe 2 ft.
What is one pine tree worth?
Pine timber generally sells for less than ten cents per board foot. So, a big pine tree might be worth $30. However, on a big well-managed plantati...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:26:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will trees damage your house during a tornado?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-trees-damage-your-house-during-a-tornado.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-trees-damage-your-house-during-a-tornado.html</guid><description>Will trees damage your house during a tornado?
Severe damage is headed your way when meteorologists announce an EF-4 tornado. The fact that trains can be overturned and a forest-full of tress knocked down is a good indication of what could happen to your home. Trees, cars and virtually any free-stan...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:15:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of Norway maples?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-norway-maples.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-norway-maples.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of Norway maples?
If you want to know how to manage a Norway maple sapling, use pruning loppers to fell the young tree. Then apply an herbicide to the exposed stump. In an area where the trees have already spread into the wild, one method of Norway maple control is pruning out seed-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:14:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a red oak tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-a-red-oak-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-a-red-oak-tree-worth.html</guid><description>What is a red oak tree worth?
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 $265.00….How much does a 30 foot tree cost?
Size
Height
Avera...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:12:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you eat cherries from a Canadian cherry tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-eat-cherries-from-a-canadian-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-eat-cherries-from-a-canadian-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Can you eat cherries from a Canadian cherry tree?
The chokecherry is edible, but not as a whole fruit. Like cherries and apricots, it’s not the flesh or skin of the fruit that’s toxic; instead, it’s the seed or pit.
How fast do Canadian cherry trees grow?
Mature Height: 20 to 30 ft. Mature Spread:...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:10:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What type of tree loses?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-tree-loses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-tree-loses.html</guid><description>What type of tree loses?
Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don’t are called evergreen trees. Common deciduous trees in the Northern Hemisphere include several species of ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, hickory, hornbeam, maple, o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:08:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you evaluate a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-evaluate-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-evaluate-a-tree.html</guid><description>How do you evaluate a tree?
Evaluate Trees’ Health with These Four Easy Steps
Posted: April 3, 2014.
Laverne’s four-part, seasonal inspection is a simple way to catch sick trees before they become a danger.
Step 1: Bottoms up!
Step 2: Look at the tree’s collar.
Step 3: Examine the trunk.
Step 4:...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:59:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long will apricot trees produce?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-will-apricot-trees-produce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-will-apricot-trees-produce.html</guid><description>How long will apricot trees produce?
Apricots are semi self-pollinating, but produce better crops with two varieties. When will my tree bear fruit? Trees should bear fruit in 3-4 years, with full fruiting in 5-7 years. Can I grow apricot trees in my zone 9/10 garden?
Do apricot trees fruit every yea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:58:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the average cost to take down a large tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-average-cost-to-take-down-a-large-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-average-cost-to-take-down-a-large-tree.html</guid><description>What is the average cost to take down a large tree?
You can expect to pay between $150 and $2,000 for tree removal services, though the average cost to remove a tree is in the $700–$750 range. Tree removal prices depend on the size of the tree in question, and big trees, in general, cost more to rem...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:57:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a decrease from 100 to 110?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-decrease-from-100-to-110.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-decrease-from-100-to-110.html</guid><description>How much is a decrease from 100 to 110?
Compare 100 to 110, and see that to go from 100 to 110 is a 10% increase, but to go from 110 back down to 100 is a 9.09% decrease (not a 10% decrease)
What is the true value of approximate match in Excel?
Excel describes the TRUE value as “Approximate Match” a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:53:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best antifungal for roses?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-antifungal-for-roses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-antifungal-for-roses.html</guid><description>What is the best antifungal for roses?
Only a few systemic fungicides, like Aliette, can travel up and down freely within the plant. Some of the common systemic fungicides used in rose gardening are Aliette, Fertilome Liquid Systemic Fungicide, Monterey Fungi-Fighter, Rose Pride (Funginex) and Bonid...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:51:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you control the height of a spruce tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-control-the-height-of-a-spruce-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-control-the-height-of-a-spruce-tree.html</guid><description>How do you control the height of a spruce tree?
Spruce trees grow slowly, just keep up with the pruning. If you top the tree, it will prevent it from growing tall. This means cut the central trunk at the point you’d like to keep it from growing taller. Avoid cutting the lower branches at the trunk, ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:47:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is silver maple toxic?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-silver-maple-toxic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-silver-maple-toxic.html</guid><description>Is silver maple toxic?
Silver maple, also known as Acer saccharinum, is toxic to horses, but not poisonous to dogs, cats or humans. Growing 80 to 100 feet with a spread of up to 60 feet, this maple is characterized by the silvery underside of its leaves.
Do silver maples drop seeds?
Silver maple can...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:41:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the top 10 endangered plants?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-top-10-endangered-plants.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-top-10-endangered-plants.html</guid><description>What are the top 10 endangered plants?
Top 10 Most Endangered Plants on Earth
1 Baobab Tree.
2 Cork.
3 Venus Fly Trap.
4 Welwitschia Mirabilis.
5 Rafflesia.
6 Green pitcher plant.
7 Baseball Plant.
8 The dragon tree.
What plant is the most endangered?
5 of the World’s Rarest and Most Endang...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:41:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you determine the age of a yew tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-determine-the-age-of-a-yew-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-determine-the-age-of-a-yew-tree.html</guid><description>How do you determine the age of a yew tree?
The only precise way to determine the age of a living tree is to measure tree rings usually in a section or increment core that intersect the pith of the tree.
What are the properties of yew?
Yew wood is heavy, very hard and firm, tough and elastic. It is ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:36:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How late can you trim a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-late-can-you-trim-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-late-can-you-trim-a-tree.html</guid><description>How late can you trim a tree?
Anytime between late fall and early spring is best for tree trimming or pruning. Talk to your local arborist about pruning before spring blooms emerge. Typically a tree’s pruning cycle is 3 to 5 years, but type, size and health play a role in the cycle that will work be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:33:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best treatment for box blight?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-box-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-box-blight.html</guid><description>What is the best treatment for box blight?
Affected areas should be hard pruned and these branches burnt. Treat the cut areas with a fungicide available to gardeners for treating box blight such as TopBuxus, which many gardeners are reporting good levels of control with.
What kills box blight?
Tri...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:28:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying emerald green arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying emerald green arborvitae?
Wrap Your Tree in Burlap One of the best ways to protect your arborvitae trees in the winter is to wrap them in burlap. Burlap is a thick and generally inexpensive fabric that can produce major results during the winter. The burlap will block the sun...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:26:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is uphill neighbor responsible for retaining wall NSW?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-uphill-neighbor-responsible-for-retaining-wall-nsw.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-uphill-neighbor-responsible-for-retaining-wall-nsw.html</guid><description>Is uphill neighbor responsible for retaining wall NSW?
1. A retaining wall in need of repair separates two neighbors’ backyards. He is obligated to provide support (i.e. a retaining wall) to the uphill neighbor whose natural support he cut away during grading and leveling work.
Can a retaining wall ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:57:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Canary Island date palm to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-canary-island-date-palm-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-canary-island-date-palm-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Canary Island date palm to grow?
Size &amp;amp; Growth Pinnate leaves form around a year after sprouting, achieving their full width in approximately 5 years and begin to form a trunk. Adult trees are known to be 66′ to 120′ feet with trunks 2′ to 3′ feet thick, growing thick...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:53:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my evergreen turning white?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-evergreen-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-evergreen-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why is my evergreen turning white?
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. Preventive measures include keeping your evergreens pruned allows air movement and watering th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:33:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far should I plant a crape myrtle from house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-should-i-plant-a-crape-myrtle-from-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-far-should-i-plant-a-crape-myrtle-from-house.html</guid><description>How far should I plant a crape myrtle from house?
Plant large type crape myrtles a minimum of 6ft away from a structure (house, etc). To create a look where the canopies of the plants will grow together and provide shade, plant Medium Crape Myrtles 6′-10′ apart, and Standard (Tree) Crape Myrtles 8′-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:32:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does cutting off dead branches help a pine tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-cutting-off-dead-branches-help-a-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-cutting-off-dead-branches-help-a-pine-tree.html</guid><description>Does cutting off dead branches help a pine tree?
Dead branches provide an attractive harbor for burrowing insects and promote the growth of disease in your pine trees. Promptly removing these dead branches helps limit insect infestations and prevent the formation of diseases.
How do I get my tree to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:25:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow palm trees in Houston Texas?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-grow-palm-trees-in-houston-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-grow-palm-trees-in-houston-texas.html</guid><description>Can you grow palm trees in Houston Texas?
Despite the obstacles, palm trees can thrive in Houston. In fact, Texas has two native palm trees that grow in the wild, the Mexican palmetto (Sabal mexicana) and the dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor). If palms can grow in the Texan wilderness, they can grow in y...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:09:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a flowering plum tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-flowering-plum-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-flowering-plum-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a flowering plum tree get?
25 feet tall
Hear this out loudPauseMany flowering plum tree cultivars produce fruits of various colors, textures, flavors and sizes. American cultivars such as “Wild Plum” and “Goose Plum” (P. americana), with short trunks and thorny branches, grow up to 25 f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:06:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best plum tree to buy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-plum-tree-to-buy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-plum-tree-to-buy.html</guid><description>What is the best plum tree to buy?
Victoria is by far the best known and popular mid season plum. It is self -fertile and a prolific cropper, useful both as a dessert and culinary plum but rather disease prone. Avalon is another large red plum which we would recommend.
What time of year do you plant...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:02:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the two types of maple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-two-types-of-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-two-types-of-maple.html</guid><description>What are the two types of maple?
Discover Different Types of Maple Trees
Sugar Maple. Sugar maples (Acer saccharum) are native trees, making up much of the U.S. hardwood forest along the East Coast.
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple.
‘Autumn Spire’ Red Maple.
Scarlet Jewell Red Maple.
Striped Maple.
Hot...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:56:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my apple tree leaves curling up?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-apple-tree-leaves-curling-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-apple-tree-leaves-curling-up.html</guid><description>Why are my apple tree leaves curling up?
Apple trees most commonly get leaf curl from underwatering, poor nutrients, and aphids. The best way to prevent leaf curl is to only water your apple tree when the first 2-4 inches of soil gets dry. For nutrients, apple trees prefer a loamy soil with a pH of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:50:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to use anthrax as a weapon?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-possible-to-use-anthrax-as-a-weapon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-possible-to-use-anthrax-as-a-weapon.html</guid><description>Is it possible to use anthrax as a weapon?
Because they are so small, you may not be able to see, smell, or taste them. Anthrax has been used as a weapon before. Anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world for nearly a century. In 2001, powdered anthrax spores were deliberately put into lette...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:41:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my tree branches?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-tree-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-tree-branches.html</guid><description>What is eating my tree branches?
Squirrels, voles, rabbits, and porcupines can be tree pests and can cause serious wounds that damage and kill trees. These small animals feed on tree fruit and nuts, tree roots and root bark, leaf buds, tender newly developed leaves, small tender twigs, and the inner...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:39:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I choose which tree to plant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-choose-which-tree-to-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-choose-which-tree-to-plant.html</guid><description>How do I choose which tree to plant?
A general rule is to select trees that will fit in the available spaces of your property without being less than 30 percent of their height from any of these objects. For example, a tree that will grow to 100 feet in height should be at least 30 feet from any of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:36:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high do queen palms grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-do-queen-palms-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-high-do-queen-palms-grow.html</guid><description>How high do queen palms grow?
50 ft
Queen palms are considered to be moderately tolerant of salt spray. They can reach heights up to 50 ft with a spread of 20–25 ft. The smooth gray trunk varies from 8–15 inches in diameter, depending on the seed source and environment, and may contain bulges.
How l...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:24:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What eats the mahogany tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-eats-the-mahogany-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-eats-the-mahogany-tree.html</guid><description>What eats the mahogany tree?
What eats a mahogany tree? Pests. The mahogany tree suffers from a number of pests, including tent caterpillars, webworm, leaf notcher, scale insects, leaf miners and tip moth. Wood-boring insects can also pose a problem in trees that are under stress from poor nutrition...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:09:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How quickly do bald cypress trees grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-quickly-do-bald-cypress-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-quickly-do-bald-cypress-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How quickly do bald cypress trees grow?
1 to 2 feet per year
Growth Rate Bald-cypress (USDA cold hardiness zones 4a-11) grows moderately fast, generally 1 to 2 feet per year. Although it’s naturally found in floodplains, river channels, and millponds, expect better growth in moist, well-drained soil...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:09:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are maple leaves fuzzy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-maple-leaves-fuzzy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-maple-leaves-fuzzy.html</guid><description>Are maple leaves fuzzy?
Fuzzy: If your maple tree has a soft white coating on the underside of the leaf, it is almost certainly a silver maple. Roughly toothed: The red maple has a slightly smaller leaf than most other species, with its most distinctive feature being a rough, saw-like edge.
What map...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:06:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do red maples grow in Maryland?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-red-maples-grow-in-maryland.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-red-maples-grow-in-maryland.html</guid><description>Do red maples grow in Maryland?
A. The red maple (Acer rubrum) is native to Maryland and most of the Eastern United States. It is naturally found in moist areas and prefers slightly acid soil, but it will grow well under a range of conditions.
What is the prettiest red maple tree?
Most important of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:52:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you remove redwood roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-redwood-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-redwood-roots.html</guid><description>How do you remove redwood roots?
Herbicide kills these suckering trees at the roots so they don’t grow back.
Mix an 18 to 20 percent solution of glyphosate herbicide in a 1-gallon garden sprayer.
Cut down the tree so only a 4-inch tall stump remains with a power saw or hand saw.
Do redwood trees ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:49:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my birch tree dropping leaves in summer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-birch-tree-dropping-leaves-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-birch-tree-dropping-leaves-in-summer.html</guid><description>Why is my birch tree dropping leaves in summer?
In the summer, when the water is limited, they’ll drop leaves if they get thirsty enough. To remedy, deeply water your birch tree each week, and add mulch to conserve moisture. How hot is it? If it gets too hot for too long, these trees drop leaves to ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:48:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat tree borers?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-tree-borers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-tree-borers.html</guid><description>How do you treat tree borers?
We recommend first using a contact insecticide such as Sylo Insecticide to the tree trunk, limbs, and bark to kill any active borers are inside the tree. This is a pyrethroid that delivers a quick knockdown of insects on trees.
What are tree borers?
Wood-boring insects ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:46:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any good tech companies in Utah?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-good-tech-companies-in-utah.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-good-tech-companies-in-utah.html</guid><description>Are there any good tech companies in Utah?
There are also a lot of Utah-based tech companies built around awesome collaborative cultures, where people love to work, but with so much variety, finding the option that best fits your needs can be difficult.
Where is the company NetDocuments located in U...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:45:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes a cedar tree to turn brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-a-cedar-tree-to-turn-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-a-cedar-tree-to-turn-brown.html</guid><description>What causes a cedar tree to turn brown?
Cedar trees turn brown, yellow or orange for a few reasons: Seasonal Needle Drop. It’s a normal cycle all cedar trees go through. Here’s how it works: around late summer or early fall, cedars and most conifers need to let go of older, interior needles that are...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:29:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim the bottom branches of an arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-trim-the-bottom-branches-of-an-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-trim-the-bottom-branches-of-an-arborvitae.html</guid><description>Can you trim the bottom branches of an arborvitae?
The lower branches need sunlight and air flow to grow so you will need to continue to trim these trees. Both the vertical shoots at the top and throughout the tree should be trimmed so that they don’t shade and prevent air flow for the bottom branch...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:22:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you care for a newly planted arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-care-for-a-newly-planted-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-care-for-a-newly-planted-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you care for a newly planted arborvitae?
When arborvitae are planted they should be watered daily and the soil kept moist. Think “low and slow” by turning the garden hose on low and watering the root ball very slowly. A few drops per second for 2-4 hours (depending on how quickly the soil dra...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:20:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years can some olive trees survive?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-can-some-olive-trees-survive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-years-can-some-olive-trees-survive.html</guid><description>How many years can some olive trees survive?
Olive plants (Olea europaea) require certain growing conditions, but they are capable of living for a very long time. In fact, The Science Times reports that olive trees around the world can live as long as 1,500 years, with an average life span of 500 ye...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:20:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a river birch to mature?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-a-river-birch-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-a-river-birch-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take a river birch to mature?
This is a fast-growing tree that averages about 36 inches of growth per year. Dwarf varieties may grow a bit slower, taking 10 years or so to reach 10 feet. River birches are not particularly long-lived trees, however.
How long can trees stay in pots?
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:16:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of leaves do redwood trees have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-leaves-do-redwood-trees-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-leaves-do-redwood-trees-have.html</guid><description>What kind of leaves do redwood trees have?
Up in the sunlit crown of the Redwood, the needles grow short and narrow, resembling the needles of cedar or juniper. These leaves make their first appearance growing out of the bark of the upper branches. The scale-like upper leaves are well suited to the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:15:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill sumac naturally?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-kill-sumac-naturally.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-kill-sumac-naturally.html</guid><description>How do you kill sumac naturally?
If you touch poison sumac, wash your skin with rubbing alcohol. Alternatively, pour dishwashing detergent on it and let it soak in for about five minutes before washing it off. Do this two times a day for three or four days to effectively remove the oil from the affe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:14:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of a tree offshoots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-tree-offshoots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-tree-offshoots.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of a tree offshoots?
Using a sharp, clean pair of pruning shears, cleanly cut the plant sucker as close to the tree as possible, but leave the collar (where the tree sucker meets the tree) to help speed the wound recovery. Perform this tree sucker control as soon as you see any pl...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:09:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes cedar trees to die?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-cedar-trees-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-causes-cedar-trees-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes cedar trees to die?
Too much water from maintenance or flooding invites a fungus that causes root rot. Unfortunately, root rot is as bad as it sounds. With it, roots don’t get the oxygen they need, tree branches gradually turn brown, and eventually, the tree dies.
How long do cedar trees...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:08:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old is a Bradford pear tree before it dies?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-old-is-a-bradford-pear-tree-before-it-dies.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-old-is-a-bradford-pear-tree-before-it-dies.html</guid><description>How old is a Bradford pear tree before it dies?
Answer: You are lucky that your Bradford Pear tree has lived to that age. Many die anywhere from fifteen to twenty-five years of age as they are not long-lived trees. They have weak roots as well as branches that often break in wind storms.
How is the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:07:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a fungal infection on the skin look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-fungal-infection-on-the-skin-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-a-fungal-infection-on-the-skin-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a fungal infection on the skin look like?
A fungal skin infection often looks bright red and can spread across a large area. A fungal skin rash may also have characteristics including: Color more intense at the border.
How can you tell if a rash is fungal or bacterial?
Skin infections caus...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:06:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you care for a young nectarine tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-care-for-a-young-nectarine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-care-for-a-young-nectarine-tree.html</guid><description>How do you care for a young nectarine tree?
How to Care for a Nectarine Tree
Plant multiple nectarine trees to improve pollination.
Give new trees two gallons of water per week.
Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
Prune trees annually to increase fruit production.
Thin out...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:01:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a maple tree to sprout?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-maple-tree-to-sprout.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-maple-tree-to-sprout.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a maple tree to sprout?
Leave them for 40–120 days, checking every week or 2. Most of these species take 90–120 days to germinate, but the bigleaf maple and a few others can sprout in as few as 40.
How fast does a young maple tree grow?
While it’ll take time for it to rea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:47:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is a Norway spruce?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-norway-spruce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-norway-spruce.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is a Norway spruce?
Its cones are often eaten by red squirrels. The Norway spruce was first planted in the UK for forestry in the 1800s. This tree is most commonly used as a decorative tree at Christmas. Norway spruce is a fast-growing evergreen conifer which can reach 40m and live...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:40:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What month do you feed bonsai?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-month-do-you-feed-bonsai.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-month-do-you-feed-bonsai.html</guid><description>What month do you feed bonsai?
With most bonsai, fertiliser should be applied only during the growing season (around March to September). If plants are given nutrients when are not growing, the fertiliser will be wasted or it will encourage growth at the wrong time of year and cause stress to the tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:40:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>