<?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>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:58:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Can pears grow in Maryland?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-pears-grow-in-maryland.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-pears-grow-in-maryland.html</guid><description>Can pears grow in Maryland?
A. Yes, Asian pear trees seem to grow well in all parts of Maryland. You’ll want to grow at least two different cultivars to ensure good pollination. They tend to have fewer pest problems than peach or apple trees, but you’ll need to prune and practice pest control to hav...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:54:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to pave a backyard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-pave-a-backyard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-pave-a-backyard.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to pave a backyard?
Cost To Pave A Backyard Backyard pavers cost $8 to $16 per square foot to install, with most homeowners spending $1,000 to $4,000 on landscaping pavers for their garden or patio. Brick pavers and grass paving systems are the most popular choices for a yard. ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:50:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do with a rectangular backyard design?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-with-a-rectangular-backyard-design.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-do-with-a-rectangular-backyard-design.html</guid><description>What to do with a rectangular backyard design?
Look through rectangular backyard design pictures in different colors and styles and when you find some rectangular backyard design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made them happen to see what kind of design ideas they h...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:46:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I use my yard for water drainage?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-use-my-yard-for-water-drainage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-use-my-yard-for-water-drainage.html</guid><description>How can I use my yard for water drainage?
A buried perforated pipe underneath it sends excess water to a dry well. You can turn landscaping for water drainage solutions into features that enhance your yard—and protect natural waterways. Ditches can be landscaped as swales that look like creek beds o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are bush shapes called?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-bush-shapes-called.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-bush-shapes-called.html</guid><description>What are bush shapes called?
Topiary – the art of clipping shrubs or trees into architectural shapes – is a form of gardening that will never go out of fashion.
What shrubs can be shaped?
Yews (Taxus) and boxwood (Buxus) are common shrubs for shaping; they require at least moderate watering for best...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I do about black nightshade in my garden?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-about-black-nightshade-in-my-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-about-black-nightshade-in-my-garden.html</guid><description>What can I do about black nightshade in my garden?
Root System: Nightshades have a slender taproot that branches frequently. Remove young plants immediately; dig out the taproot. Do not let the plant flower or drop seed. Mulch to prevent seeds from germinating. Place clear plastic on infested areas ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:32:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many inches of topsoil should you have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-inches-of-topsoil-should-you-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-inches-of-topsoil-should-you-have.html</guid><description>How many inches of topsoil should you have?
To spread over a garden bed, you’ll want enough to give you at least a 2-inch layer. To install a new lawn, plan to spread a layer of 3-6 inches of topsoil before sowing seed or laying sod, depending on the quality of your existing soil.
What is the maximu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:17:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pawpaw trees have invasive roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pawpaw-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-pawpaw-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</guid><description>Do pawpaw trees have invasive roots?
Hi Tash, Pawpaw roots are not that invasive or extensive at all. Because they don’t live forever, when the tree dies the roots do too. They like growing near a concrete slab or concrete water tank.
How deep do Paw Paw roots grow?
Quick Reference Growing Guide
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of small bush roots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-small-bush-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-small-bush-roots.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of small bush roots?
How to Get Rid of Shrub Roots
Cut back the shrub until only a bare stump remains.
Dig a trench around the stump, using a round point shovel, to reveal the root ball under the soil.
Dig under the root ball to remove the roots from the soil, using a mattock whi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:02:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall should a dining room table centerpiece be?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-should-a-dining-room-table-centerpiece-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-tall-should-a-dining-room-table-centerpiece-be.html</guid><description>How tall should a dining room table centerpiece be?
A good rule of thumb is a large centerpiece should be taller than 24 inches, but you can mix up the look by sprinkling in a few pieces of varying heights. Add a tiered cake holder and fill it with fruit or florals or mix in a handful of vases in va...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:44:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I improve my bad lawn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-improve-my-bad-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-improve-my-bad-lawn.html</guid><description>How can I improve my bad lawn?
Using seed
Cut out the damaged area of turf in a square, using a half moon edging iron to cut the square and a spade to lift it.
Lightly fork over the soil in the base of the removed square.
Sprinkle some crumbly top soil or compost over the base of the removed square...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:42:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell an ornamental pear tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</guid><description>How can you tell an ornamental pear tree?
Ornamental pear trees are deciduous flowering trees with shiny green leaves, cup-shaped white flowers, and beautiful fall colors. Most varieties of Pyrus calleryana have a pyramidal, upward growth shape. Ornamental pear trees grow between 32 and 40 ft. (10 –...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:33:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my linden tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-linden-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-linden-tree.html</guid><description>What is killing my linden tree?
Insects. Many insects feed on linden tree, to name a few: Aphids, Fall web worm, Japanese beetle, Lace bugs, Ambrosia beetle, and Linen borer. The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) causes damage to the foliage of the tree. Tip: Most insects or pests can be killed using ch...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kills bugs on crepe myrtles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kills-bugs-on-crepe-myrtles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kills-bugs-on-crepe-myrtles.html</guid><description>What kills bugs on crepe myrtles?
If it is determined to be absolutely necessary, various insecticides are labeled for use by homeowners against aphids on crape myrtles. These include insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, pyrethrins, neem oil, permethrin, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, acephate, or malath...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:27:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of light does Rotala indica need?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-light-does-rotala-indica-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-light-does-rotala-indica-need.html</guid><description>What kind of light does Rotala indica need?
Unlike other Rotala species, it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves. Rotala Indica forms side shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light to reach the lower leaves, so th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:23:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop bugs eating rose leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-bugs-eating-rose-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-stop-bugs-eating-rose-leaves.html</guid><description>How do you stop bugs eating rose leaves?
Spray the rose bush every other day with water to remove bugs like aphids, spittle bugs, and rose scale. Hard squirts of water will remove the bugs from the rose bushes, and doing it frequently throughout the week will keep the bugs from eating the plant.
Wha...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:22:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the fastest growing pyracantha?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-the-fastest-growing-pyracantha.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-the-fastest-growing-pyracantha.html</guid><description>Which is the fastest growing pyracantha?
One of the fastest growing fruit trees is the Peach tree. Uses as hedge or thorny barrier, planting, pruning. Crossvine is a fast growing, hardy and durable vine that works great as a trailing vine over walls and on a fence or trellis with a little help for i...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:21:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you cut the thorns off a honey locust tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-cut-the-thorns-off-a-honey-locust-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-cut-the-thorns-off-a-honey-locust-tree.html</guid><description>Can you cut the thorns off a honey locust tree?
We seem to have more black locust around my area so the thorns are not quite as much as an issue. When we do run into a honey locust you just have to be more cautious. Having an ax or hatchet for skinning off the thorns after the tree is felled will he...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are some good ideas for retaining walls?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-good-ideas-for-retaining-walls.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-good-ideas-for-retaining-walls.html</guid><description>What are some good ideas for retaining walls?
18+ DIY Retaining Wall Ideas 1 Gabion retaining wall 2 Fieldstone garden wall 3 Pebbles retaining wall 4 Retaining wall from bags 5 From old tires 6 Interlocking block retaining wall 7 Gabion retaining wall 8 Retaining wall on a slope 9 Timber retaining ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:06:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I redirect drainage in my yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-redirect-drainage-in-my-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-redirect-drainage-in-my-yard.html</guid><description>How do I redirect drainage in my yard?
5 Yard Drainage Solutions You Can Do Yourself
Reduce Your Watering Schedule.
Extend Your Downspout.
Dig a Creek Bed or Swale.
Construct a Rain Garden.
Install a French Drain and/or Dry Well.
How can I improve drainage next to my house?
How To Divert Water...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you aerate and power rake your lawn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-you-aerate-and-power-rake-your-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-you-aerate-and-power-rake-your-lawn.html</guid><description>Should you aerate and power rake your lawn?
We do not recommend power raking unless there is a 2” or greater layer of thatch in the lawn or your lawn has been established for many years. AERATING: By removing soil cores, aeration allows your lawn to breathe and provides a channel for moisture and vi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:57:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the definition of tree in English?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-definition-of-tree-in-english.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-definition-of-tree-in-english.html</guid><description>What is the definition of tree in English?
(Entry 1 of 3) 1a : a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part. b : a shrub or herb of arborescent form rose trees a banana tree. 2 : something in the form of or resembling a tree: ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:55:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should butterfly bushes be cut back for winter?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-butterfly-bushes-be-cut-back-for-winter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-butterfly-bushes-be-cut-back-for-winter.html</guid><description>Should butterfly bushes be cut back for winter?
Most butterfly bushes lose their leaves in late fall, and the roots remain viable underground while the plant winters over. That means in most growing zones, there is no need to prune your butterfly bush before winter. In fact, pruning too late in fall...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:54:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any outdoor plants for a balcony?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-outdoor-plants-for-a-balcony.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-outdoor-plants-for-a-balcony.html</guid><description>Are there any outdoor plants for a balcony?
Outdoor balcony garden plants are beneficial for their health also. Offline and Online outdoor plants purify the air and a provide peaceful atmosphere. So, without any further ado, send outdoor plants online via FlowerAura’s efficient plant delivery servic...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:49:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant a dogwood tree in July?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-a-dogwood-tree-in-july.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-plant-a-dogwood-tree-in-july.html</guid><description>Can you plant a dogwood tree in July?
If you are planting your dogwood as a root ball tree you can plant it at any time. But, it will still be more beneficial to the tree to plant it during the spring and fall.
Can I plant dogwood in summer?
Planting Dogwood Care Container grown trees can be transpl...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you replace a plastic mailbox door?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-replace-a-plastic-mailbox-door.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-replace-a-plastic-mailbox-door.html</guid><description>Can you replace a plastic mailbox door?
Plastic Mailboxes If you have a plastic mailbox, you may just be experiencing a clasp that is functioning incorrectly and failing to keep the door closed. However, at this price point, we recommend just replacing your mailbox.
Can you repair brick mailbox?
To ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:38:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does fungus look like on a pear tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-fungus-look-like-on-a-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-fungus-look-like-on-a-pear-tree.html</guid><description>What does fungus look like on a pear tree?
Pear scab, like apple scab, is caused by the fungus Venturia pirina. You’ll see circular, velvety dark spots on the tree’s leaves, fruit, and twigs. Over time, they turn gray and cracked. Since the fungus lasts out the winter on dead leaves, sanitation is a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:38:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my rose bush have flowers but no leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-rose-bush-have-flowers-but-no-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-does-my-rose-bush-have-flowers-but-no-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does my rose bush have flowers but no leaves?
A: There are several reasons for leaf drop, including too little or too much water. Drought, as you mentioned, is one reason your roses may drop their leaves. A third and less likely possibility is an insect problem, bugs munching on the roots of the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:34:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I stop grass from growing around my tree base?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-stop-grass-from-growing-around-my-tree-base.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-stop-grass-from-growing-around-my-tree-base.html</guid><description>How do I stop grass from growing around my tree base?
Spray the grass with glyphosate herbicide but protect green bark or leafy sprouts from drift. Or you can use fusilade or sethoxydim that won’t hurt your trees and will help kill the grass. Spray a 3- to 6- foot circle around the tree and keep it ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:33:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What will kill Bahia grass?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-will-kill-bahia-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-will-kill-bahia-grass.html</guid><description>What will kill Bahia grass?
Bahiagrass control in garden beds is achieved with spot spraying of a chemical like Glyphosate. Any product with Atrazine is effective in lawns as a pre-emergent treatment. You can kill bahiagrass with Imazaquin in any setting except where food items are grown. Follow up ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:26:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is larger the inferior labial artery or the facial artery?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-larger-the-inferior-labial-artery-or-the-facial-artery.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-is-larger-the-inferior-labial-artery-or-the-facial-artery.html</guid><description>Which is larger the inferior labial artery or the facial artery?
The vessel anastomoses with the artery of the opposite side and inferior alveolar artery (the mental branch). This a significantly larger and more tortuous branch of the facial artery when compared to the inferior labial artery. It sup...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:24:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take to dig a 1/2 acre pond?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-to-dig-a-1-2-acre-pond.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-to-dig-a-1-2-acre-pond.html</guid><description>How long does it take to dig a 1/2 acre pond?
That seems way hight for that size of a dozer and I agree it would take quite a while to build a 1/2 acre tank with it. It takes me about 1 1/2 days just to clean out a tank that size on a D6. you can get a pro with a d6 around here with the economy for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:11:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my maple trees turning black?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-maple-trees-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-maple-trees-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my maple trees 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 of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to go to pick your own peaches?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-to-go-to-pick-your-own-peaches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-to-go-to-pick-your-own-peaches.html</guid><description>Where to go to pick your own peaches?
Eckert’s Family Farms are one of the leading attractions for family outings, and our pick-your-own crops are a big reason why. Grab a few peaches off a tree to snack on as you explore the fields on a relaxing summer day. Or, get a bushel full of them to bring ho...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any problems with a willow oak tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-problems-with-a-willow-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-there-any-problems-with-a-willow-oak-tree.html</guid><description>Are there any problems with a willow oak tree?
The willow oak will tolerate pollution and drought and is considered a trouble-free tree as long as soil pH is acidic. Willow oak has a fibrous root system and is therefore easy to transplant. It has no serious disease or insect problems. As little as 1...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best backyard shade tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-backyard-shade-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-best-backyard-shade-tree.html</guid><description>What is the best backyard shade tree?
Best Backyard Shade Trees
Linden. Though the flowers of a linden tree are inconspicuous, their fragrance is unforgettable.
Crape Myrtle. These neat and tidy trees thrive almost everywhere, except in the coldest parts of the country.
Catalpa.
Southern Magnoli...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you insulate a raked ceiling?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-insulate-a-raked-ceiling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-you-insulate-a-raked-ceiling.html</guid><description>Can you insulate a raked ceiling?
Raked ceilings with exposed beams may look nice, but they are near-impossible to insulate. Nearly half the house featured raked ceilings with exposed beams; this meant the roof tiles backed onto the cedar ceiling lining, giving us no ability to insulate between the ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:58:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the little webs all over my lawn?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-little-webs-all-over-my-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-little-webs-all-over-my-lawn.html</guid><description>What are the little webs all over my lawn?
Spider webs on grass that is damp with morning dew may be a symptom of a bigger problem called dollar spot fungus. The branching mycelium of dollar spot fungus looks like spider webs or cobwebs on morning grass, but unlike spider webs, dollar spot mycelium ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:58:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of cabbage worms naturally?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-cabbage-worms-naturally.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-cabbage-worms-naturally.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of cabbage worms naturally?
8 ORGANIC WAYS TO PREVENT &amp;amp; CONTROL CABBAGE WORMS
Manual Removal.
Floating Row Covers.
Plant Purple &amp;amp; Red Varieties.
Use Polyculture &amp;amp; Companion Planting.
Beneficial Insects.
Decoy Moths.
Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) Spray.
Neem Oil Spray.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many types of light are there?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-types-of-light-are-there.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-types-of-light-are-there.html</guid><description>How many types of light are there?
Yet, each of the three types of lighting has a particular function to fulfill specific needs, which are: Ambient lighting. Task lighting. Accent lighting….Ambient Indoor Lighting
Chandelier.
Ceiling mounted fixture.
Wall-mounted fixture.
Traditional recessed fixtu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a elm tree have more than one trunk?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-elm-tree-have-more-than-one-trunk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-a-elm-tree-have-more-than-one-trunk.html</guid><description>Can a elm tree have more than one trunk?
In some cases, you can see an Elm tree with only one trunk (generally in house gardens and parks). But if you take a closer look, you can see one of the branched trunks is cut off. The cut mark will always indicate an additional trunk. It is not a multi-trunk...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:33:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of tree borers?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-tree-borers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-tree-borers.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of tree borers?
Clear away frass to expose tunnels and stab grubs with a piece of wire. Prune off infested branches where practical. You need to make sure the borer larva is inside what you are pruning off. The simplest way to do this is check your cut for a borer hole or tunnel.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:28:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is a famous Stoic?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-a-famous-stoic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/who-is-a-famous-stoic.html</guid><description>Who is a famous Stoic?
List of Stoic philosophers
Name
Period
Notes
Zeno of Citium
(c. 334-262 BC)
Founder of the Stoic school in Athens (c. 300 BC)
Persaeus
(306-243 BC)
Pupil and friend of Zeno
Aratus of Soli
(c. 315-c. 245 BC)
Pupil of Zeno and poet.
Athenodorus of Soli
fl. 275 BC)
Pupi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:20:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are soursop trees self pollinating?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-soursop-trees-self-pollinating.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/are-soursop-trees-self-pollinating.html</guid><description>Are soursop trees self pollinating?
Hi Tuan, soursop are self-fertile. Thus, no need for hand pollination. Soursop trees on the other hand are mostly grown from seed and produce fruit usually as good or better than the parent in many cases.
Why does my soursop flower but no fruit?
A likely reason be...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:14:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying elephant ear plant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-elephant-ear-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-elephant-ear-plant.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying elephant ear plant?
If the leaves continue to die, clip them off and remove the tubers for storage where temperatures are warm and dry. Wrap them in sphagnum moss and repot in early spring.
Why is my elephant ear plant losing leaves?
An Alocasia Plant may lose a leaf every ti...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:11:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Cuarto mean room?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-cuarto-mean-room.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-cuarto-mean-room.html</guid><description>Does Cuarto mean room?
When room does not mean cuarto in Spanish An extra point worth adding to this topic is that there are times that the word room does not translate to cuarto in Spanish and here is a real story. When “room” does not mean bedroom in Spanish you can use the word sala or salón.
Wha...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:09:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do my cucumber leaves turning yellow and white?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-my-cucumber-leaves-turning-yellow-and-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-my-cucumber-leaves-turning-yellow-and-white.html</guid><description>Why do my cucumber leaves turning yellow and white?
The most common reason for yellowing leaves is that you have a watering problem. That means you’re either giving your plant too much or too little water. Cucumbers and zukes are also sunlight lovers, so if your plants don’t receive, at least 6-8 ho...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:09:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What evergreen tree has drooping branches?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-evergreen-tree-has-drooping-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-evergreen-tree-has-drooping-branches.html</guid><description>What evergreen tree has drooping branches?
Another fine evergreen tree, weeping Norway spruce offers rich, dark green needles and lovely drooping branches. It’s one of the best evergreens to grow in cold climates and is reputedly one of the most deer resistant.
What kind of tree has branches that gr...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:09:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the fastest growing privacy?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-fastest-growing-privacy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-fastest-growing-privacy.html</guid><description>What is the fastest growing privacy?
Hybrid poplar tops the list. It can grow upwards of five feet per year. The Leyland cypress, green giant arborvitae, and silver maple are all close seconds because they add about two feet to their height each year.
What are the best fast growing shrubs for screen...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:46:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long did it take to build the Great Belt bridge?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-did-it-take-to-build-the-great-belt-bridge.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-did-it-take-to-build-the-great-belt-bridge.html</guid><description>How long did it take to build the Great Belt bridge?
It was built between 1988 and 1996. The construction costs for the entire project totalled DKK 21.4 billion in 1988 prices. The fixed link across the Great Belt is 18 kilometers long.
When was storebælt bridge built?
1988-1998
The 18 km long fixed...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:46:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I cut off big fan leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-off-big-fan-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-off-big-fan-leaves.html</guid><description>Should I cut off big fan leaves?
Fan leaves that are growing inward toward the plant should be removed. Bud sites that are lower down on the plant may be removed so that the plant can focus on the bud sites closer to the top. Dead or dying leaves should be pruned.
When should you remove fan leaves?
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:45:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I cut yellow branches off tomato plant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-yellow-branches-off-tomato-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/should-i-cut-yellow-branches-off-tomato-plant.html</guid><description>Should I cut yellow branches off tomato plant?
ANSWER: Once your tomato plants have reached 12 to 18 inches tall, you may notice that some of the leaves are dying or turning yellow. It’s fine to remove those leaves as long as they are below the first set…
Why are my tomato branches dying?
Fungal inf...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are the two Resolute desk located?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-the-two-resolute-desk-located.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-the-two-resolute-desk-located.html</guid><description>Where are the two Resolute desk located?
the White House
President Jimmy Carter brought the desk back to the Oval Office in 1977, where it has remained since, save that George H. W. Bush used the C&amp;amp;O desk in the Oval Office but kept the Resolute desk in the White House. The desk has been modifie...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:34:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat schefflera fungus?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-schefflera-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-treat-schefflera-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you treat schefflera fungus?
Apply a fungicide to protect plants. Small, tan to yellow, corky, irregularly shaped spots form on the lower surface of the leaf. Spots up to 1/4 inch in diameter turn dark brown. Purchase plants free from the disease.
What does an overwatered schefflera look like...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How quickly do linden trees grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-quickly-do-linden-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-quickly-do-linden-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How quickly do linden trees grow?
Growth rate for lindens is medium; a linden tree gains about 13 to 24 inches a year in height.
How much room does a linden tree need?
Purchase trees from your local nursery and plant from spring to early fall in a full to part sun location. Linden trees grow best ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which plants go well with ferns?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plants-go-well-with-ferns.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plants-go-well-with-ferns.html</guid><description>Which plants go well with ferns?
Ferns as Companion Plants: Ferns make wonderful companion plants to other ferns, Ajuga, Astilbe, Bergenia, barren strawberry, black lily-turf, European ginger, Galium, Geranium, Heuchera, hostas-especially blue leaved and variegated forms, Lamium, sedges, wintergreen...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:06:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does an unhealthy palm tree look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-an-unhealthy-palm-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-an-unhealthy-palm-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does an unhealthy palm tree look like?
You can tell your palm tree is dying if you see the following problems: The center of the tree is a brown color. Younger fronds are discolored and falling off. The fronds are wilting, yellowing, and turning brown.
Can a palm tree come back to life?
Yes, yo...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does hibiscus attract bugs?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-hibiscus-attract-bugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-hibiscus-attract-bugs.html</guid><description>Does hibiscus attract bugs?
Both tropical and hardy hibiscus attract mealybugs and spider mites. Aphids, scales and thrips prefer tropical hibiscus, whereas whiteflies and hibiscus sawfly larvae often plague the hardy plants. Mealybugs have segmented bodies and, like aphids, are covered by a waxy ex...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:55:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Honeycrisp apple tree to produce fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-honeycrisp-apple-tree-to-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-honeycrisp-apple-tree-to-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Honeycrisp apple tree to produce fruit?
two to eight years
Do Honeycrisp apple trees bloom every year? Honeycrisp trees take two to eight years to produce their first apples depending on their size. Once the tree is matured, you should see fruit every year as long as you ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:52:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to revive a bonsai tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-possible-to-revive-a-bonsai-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-possible-to-revive-a-bonsai-tree.html</guid><description>Is it possible to revive a bonsai tree?
Bonsai trees are indoor or outdoor trees that are popular for their small sizes and unique shapes. Despite their growing popularity, however, bonsai trees are notoriously difficult to care for. If your bonsai tree is struggling, you may be able to revive it by...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:49:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does the bark of an alder tree look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-the-bark-of-an-alder-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-the-bark-of-an-alder-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does the bark of an alder tree look like?
White alder bark is light gray and smooth and gradually becomes a darker color with rough fissures. Like the related red alder tree, the white alder bark on mature trees has a reddish tinge. White alder fruit are hard, barrel-shaped dark cones that deve...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:37:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where do Leyland cypress trees grow best?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-do-leyland-cypress-trees-grow-best.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-do-leyland-cypress-trees-grow-best.html</guid><description>Where do Leyland cypress trees grow best?
USDA Hardiness Zones show the best regions to grow various types of plants. Leyland cypress trees thrive in Zones 6-10, across a large swath of the country from the West Coast to the East Coast, with greatest growth from zones 6-8.
How close to House Can you...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:33:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How maths is used in building a house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-maths-is-used-in-building-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-maths-is-used-in-building-a-house.html</guid><description>How maths is used in building a house?
Mathematics is a core component of every engineering field and is also widely used in research. In Construction, tradespeople use mathematical concepts such as measurement, geometry and trigonometry for building roofs or houses, plasterers use ratios for mixing...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:32:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of mold on my Japanese maple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-mold-on-my-japanese-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-get-rid-of-mold-on-my-japanese-maple.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of mold on my Japanese maple?
If you find your Japanese maple, crape myrtle, or dogwood have powdery mildew, try to remove as much of the infected leaf as you can, and avoid overhead watering. Increasing the air movement around the plant by pruning overgrown branches or vegetation c...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What flowers need no care?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-flowers-need-no-care.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-flowers-need-no-care.html</guid><description>What flowers need no care?
8 Beautiful Garden Flowers That Require Almost No Maintenance
Lantana. These are self-cleaning plants (no deadheading needed, in most cases!) that love the sun.
Calibrachoa. A great cascading plant that is self-cleaning and deer-resistant.
Coleus.
New Guinea Impatiens....</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:30:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the tips of my spruce trees turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-tips-of-my-spruce-trees-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-the-tips-of-my-spruce-trees-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the tips of my spruce trees turning brown?
If needles are browning at the tips of the branches followed by lower branches dying, you may be dealing with a fungal disease known as cytospora canker, which is the most common unnatural cause for needle drop on Colorado blue spruce. These black d...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:22:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree has several trunks?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-has-several-trunks.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-has-several-trunks.html</guid><description>What kind of tree has several trunks?
Multi Trunk trees are often used as living sculptures in the landscape, adding interest and structure to landscape design. Common multi trunk trees used in landscapes in the Western United States include olives, oaks, Japanese maples, and deciduous magnolias.
Wh...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:09:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What fertilizer is best for Green Giant arborvitae?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-fertilizer-is-best-for-green-giant-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-fertilizer-is-best-for-green-giant-arborvitae.html</guid><description>What fertilizer is best for Green Giant arborvitae?
Fertilizing Thuja Green Giants Generally, Thuja Green Giants don’t need to be fertilized. But you can give your Thujas a boost once or twice a year with a well-balanced, slow release fertilizer, like formula 10-10-10 or 14-14-14.
How often should y...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify my backyard tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-my-backyard-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-identify-my-backyard-tree.html</guid><description>How do I identify my backyard tree?
To identify what kind of tree you have, begin by grabbing a leaf. If you please, snap a picture of the tree’s bark, canopy and any identifying features, such as its fruit, blooms and size. Now you’re ready to begin sleuthing. Go forth with confidence, tree detecti...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:47:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you bring a pine tree back to life?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-a-pine-tree-back-to-life.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-a-pine-tree-back-to-life.html</guid><description>How do you bring a pine tree back to life?
Resume irrigation after the tree is established during periods of extended drought, providing 1-to-4 inches of water every 10 days. Irrigate slowly with a soaker hose to get the water down to the deep root area. Place the soaker hose beneath the canopy but ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:47:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do capital pear trees produce fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-capital-pear-trees-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-capital-pear-trees-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>Do capital pear trees produce fruit?
A tree for all seasons The Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) is a deciduous species of pear native to China and Vietnam. Ornamental pear trees produce fruits but they are small and hard, testament to the fact that these trees are not grown for their fruit.
Are capi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:43:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are black oak trees found in Oregon?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-black-oak-trees-found-in-oregon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/where-are-black-oak-trees-found-in-oregon.html</guid><description>Where are black oak trees found in Oregon?
Elevation In Oregon, California black oak is found at elevations of 450 to 3000 ft. In California, it is most abundant at elevations of 1000 to 6000 ft in the north and 4000 to 7800 ft in the south. It is often restricted to north aspects at low elevations,...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:38:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are church stained glass windows called?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-church-stained-glass-windows-called.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-church-stained-glass-windows-called.html</guid><description>What are church stained glass windows called?
cathedral glass
It is often called cathedral glass, but this has nothing to do with medieval cathedrals, where the glass used was hand-blown. Cathedral glass comes in a very wide variety of colors and surface textures including hammered, rippled, seedy, ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:36:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you control a creeping juniper?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-control-a-creeping-juniper.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-control-a-creeping-juniper.html</guid><description>How do you control a creeping juniper?
Wet the woody center of each plant and each of the green extensions thoroughly with the herbicide. Remove the plastic sheeting from surrounding plants. Allow the herbicide to remain on the creeping juniper two to three days until the green shoots start turning ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:28:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my tomatoes a little dry inside?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-tomatoes-a-little-dry-inside.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-tomatoes-a-little-dry-inside.html</guid><description>Why are my tomatoes a little dry inside?
Hear this out loudPauseTomatoes tend to crack when the amount of water they receive fluctuates. TOften when tomatoes experience a prolonged dry spell, we try to make up for it with excessive watering. This causes the pulp inside the tomato to hold the water a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:24:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to get a fence built in?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-fence-built-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-fence-built-in.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to get a fence built in?
The average price to supply and install a fence (25 metres, 1.8m high) in Auckland we found is between $3,500 and $4,000 according to our quotes and cost estimates – and this is for the common timber paling fence. Standard timber fencing, supply and ins...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:23:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my crepe myrtle?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-crepe-myrtle.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-crepe-myrtle.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my crepe myrtle?
Crepe Myrtle Bark Shedding – A Perfectly Normal Process It occurs after the tree has reached full maturity, which may be a several years after you plant it. Crepe myrtle bark shedding is a normal process to these trees. They are often prized because of the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:18:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do the bottom leaves are turning yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-the-bottom-leaves-are-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-the-bottom-leaves-are-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Do the bottom leaves are turning yellow?
There are a number of reasons a plant’s leaves will turn yellow. Among the reasons are overwatering, underwatering, stress caused by temperature changes, soil conditions, lack of proper nutrients, pests, disease, the age of the plant, pot-bound roots and tran...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:16:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my palm leaves curling?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-palm-leaves-curling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-palm-leaves-curling.html</guid><description>Why are my palm leaves curling?
It is important to find out the causes before going for any actions. Palm leaves curling mainly due to low humidity and underwatering. In addition insufficient light, overwatering,tap water use, lack of nutrition can also cause this problem.
What is wrong with my palm...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:14:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if coral is dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-if-coral-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-know-if-coral-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know if coral is dying?
Look at the color and shape. Old dead corals will be broken down, and lack a healthy color, and are sometimes covered in algae. Corals that have been bleached from rising ocean temperatures turn white when the symbiotic algae leaves the coral. In some rare circumst...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:14:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my mango leaves falling off?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-mango-leaves-falling-off.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-mango-leaves-falling-off.html</guid><description>Why are my mango leaves falling off?
The most common reason is due to the wrong type of climate. If your tree is getting too hot or too cold, it’s likely to lose its leaves. Mango trees can also suffer from a fungal disease called powdery mildew and from a condition called leaf burn if the soil is t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:09:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the 3 parts of a tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-3-parts-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-3-parts-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>What are the 3 parts of a tree?
Trees have three main parts—crowns (canopies), trunks, and roots. Each part has a special job to do in keeping the tree healthy and growing.
What is the center part of the tree called?
Heartwood is the central, supporting pillar of the tree.
How many center does a t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can iris be planted in summer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-iris-be-planted-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-iris-be-planted-in-summer.html</guid><description>Can iris be planted in summer?
When to Plant Irises Ideally, plant irises in late summer to early fall, when nighttime temperatures remain between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above. This gives them plenty of time to get established before the coming winter.
What do you do with iris in the summer...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:58:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>For what age is birch tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/for-what-age-is-birch-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/for-what-age-is-birch-tree.html</guid><description>For what age is birch tree?
The lifespan of a paper birch in the wild is between 80 and 140 years. Cultivated paper birches have a much shorter life if they are grown in the home landscape. Here they may only live between 30 and 40 years. Some species of birch can live hundreds of years under optima...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:56:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my blue spruce trees turning yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-blue-spruce-trees-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-are-my-blue-spruce-trees-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are my blue spruce trees turning yellow?
Yellowing of spruce may be caused by a variety of noninfectious stresses, particularly problems with the roots. Such stresses include problems with the site, such as too wet or too dry a site, or excessively compacted soil. Problems with planting are also...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:53:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a tree that has been blown over?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-tree-that-has-been-blown-over.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-tree-that-has-been-blown-over.html</guid><description>How do you save a tree that has been blown over?
Start by shoveling out a space under the root ball to allow the tree to fall back in place. Prune away any broken roots. Tie a rope or chain around the tree, with rope or padding underneath to avoid damaging the bark, and pull the tree upright.
How do...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:47:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a tree has rot?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-if-a-tree-has-rot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-you-tell-if-a-tree-has-rot.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a tree has rot?
Signs of internal rot include mushrooms growing on brittle bark, branches falling off, and discolored leaves.
Decaying trees can be dangerous, as recent events have shown.
The rotted tree was felled by high winds and snow, authorities said.
Can a tree with rot ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:43:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I design my own backyard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-design-my-own-backyard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-design-my-own-backyard.html</guid><description>How do I design my own backyard?
11 Steps to a Better Backyard
Build an arbor or a pergola.
Add a walkway.
Locate utilities before digging in.
Know the mature size of a plant at planting time.
Design primary paths to be at least 5 feet wide.
Don’t crowd pathways or patios.
Allow at least 3 fe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:36:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is Wrong With My Little Gem magnolia?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-wrong-with-my-little-gem-magnolia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-wrong-with-my-little-gem-magnolia.html</guid><description>What Is Wrong With My Little Gem magnolia?
Problems. “Little Gem” magnolias are relatively insect- and disease-free. They are susceptible to verticillium wilt, which can kill off branches and occasionally, the entire tree. Magnolia scale is the most common insect problem and can be controlled with h...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:31:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big do Cape chestnut trees grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-do-cape-chestnut-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-do-cape-chestnut-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How big do Cape chestnut trees grow?
These quality trees are grown for two years from a planted or grafted tree, so plants are between 1 metre and 1.8 metres tall with a number of branches. For tree seedlings, plants are up to 1 metre tall, and have no branching.
How fast does a cape chestnut tree g...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:25:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of fungus on papaya?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-fungus-on-papaya.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-get-rid-of-fungus-on-papaya.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of fungus on papaya?
Before papaya flowers appear or just as they appear, preventative fungicides may help control papaya anthracnose. Use a fungicide containing Copper hydroxide, Mancozeb, Azoxystrobin or Bacillus. Spray the orchard with the fungicide every two to four weeks.
How...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:24:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I find a good landscape designer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-find-a-good-landscape-designer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-find-a-good-landscape-designer.html</guid><description>How do I find a good landscape designer?
How to Pick a Landscape Designer Who Can Give You the Yard of Your Dreams
Talk to Friends and Neighbors.
Check Memberships.
Ask About Experience.
Look at Their Work.
Request a Job Site Visit.
Read the Contract.
Is there an app to help you design your b...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:24:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much room does an Asian pear tree need?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-room-does-an-asian-pear-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-room-does-an-asian-pear-tree-need.html</guid><description>How much room does an Asian pear tree need?
Trees should be planted at least 15 feet (4.5 m.) apart in a sunny area of the garden in compost rich soil. Plan to plant the trees in the spring. Dig a hole almost as deep and twice as wide as the tree’s rootball.
How tall does an Asian pear tree grow?
12...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:20:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What type of houses did Massachusetts colony have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-houses-did-massachusetts-colony-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-type-of-houses-did-massachusetts-colony-have.html</guid><description>What type of houses did Massachusetts colony have?
English immigrants built houses that resembled those that they had left behind. Most of these early houses were of a type known as Hall and Parlor. The front door opened directly into the main living space. The building had two rooms, one large one ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:02:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the medicinal uses of the jambolan?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-medicinal-uses-of-the-jambolan.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-medicinal-uses-of-the-jambolan.html</guid><description>What are the medicinal uses of the jambolan?
This member of the Myrtaceae is of wider interest for its medicinal applications than for its edible fruit. Botanically it is Syzygium cumini Skeels (syns. S. jambolanumDC., Eugenia cumini Druce, E. jambolana Lam., E. djouat Perr., Myrtus cumini L., Calyp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:02:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I care for my tuberous begonia?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-care-for-my-tuberous-begonia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-care-for-my-tuberous-begonia.html</guid><description>How do I care for my tuberous begonia?
Summer care
Tuberous Begonias thrive in soil that is evenly moist but well drained.
Fertilize plants once a month with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer mixed as directed.
Keep plants tidy by removing spent flowers; cut the flowers off close to ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:57:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for compost to activate?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-compost-to-activate.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-compost-to-activate.html</guid><description>How long does it take for compost to activate?
Depending on the size of your compost pile, what you put in it, and how you tend to it, this process can take three months to two years. With a Compost Aerator, it’s easier to add air to the pile. Aeration gives oxygen-hungry microbes what they need to ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:47:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water should you drink in 3 days?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-water-should-you-drink-in-3-days.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-water-should-you-drink-in-3-days.html</guid><description>How much water should you drink in 3 days?
To prevent dehydration, you need to drink adequate amounts of water. There are many different opinions on how much water you should be drinking every day. Health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a ga...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:45:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is my curly willow dying?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-my-curly-willow-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-my-curly-willow-dying.html</guid><description>Is my curly willow dying?
You can tell by scraping away a bit of bark to see if there is a green cambium layer below. If it is green, the branch is alive and may leaf out again. If it is totally brown (check several locations on the branch) then it is really dead.
Why is my curly willow dying?
Disea...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:43:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I grow a mimosa tree from seed?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-grow-a-mimosa-tree-from-seed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-grow-a-mimosa-tree-from-seed.html</guid><description>Can I grow a mimosa tree from seed?
Mimosa seeds germinate quickly in warm conditions and will put on approximately 36 inches of growth each year. However, the hulls of the seeds are very hard and must be processed before sowing to ensure successful germination.
How long does it take to grow a mimos...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:42:03 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>