<?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 07:48:56 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><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><item><title>How big is a 50 year old black walnut tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-is-a-50-year-old-black-walnut-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-is-a-50-year-old-black-walnut-tree.html</guid><description>How big is a 50 year old black walnut tree?
A walnut site index of 80 indicates that location will grow a walnut tree to 80 feet of height in 50 years. Good walnut growing sites produce more useable volume per acre than poor growing sites even where the same number of trees are involved. And, the go...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:37:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which plants best for outdoor house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plants-best-for-outdoor-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/which-plants-best-for-outdoor-house.html</guid><description>Which plants best for outdoor house?
Top 10 Outdoor Plants
Strawberry.
Begonia.
Herbs.
Rose.
Chrysanthemum.
Hydrangea.
Succulents. If you have a busy schedule and could not find time to tend to your garden plants.
Palms. Home improvements with plants go a long way when you plant beautiful pa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:35:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is reflected sunlight dangerous?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-reflected-sunlight-dangerous.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-reflected-sunlight-dangerous.html</guid><description>Is reflected sunlight dangerous?
Although direct sunlight from the sun itself is extremely damaging to eyes, reflected UV rays can be even more dangerous. For example: Grass, soil and water reflect less than 10 percent of UV radiation. Fresh snow reflects as much as 80 percent of UV radiation.
Can p...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:35:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What colour goes with pink for bedroom?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-colour-goes-with-pink-for-bedroom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-colour-goes-with-pink-for-bedroom.html</guid><description>What colour goes with pink for bedroom?
10 Colours That Match With Pink
Pink and Blue.
Green And Pink.
Dusty Pink And Dark Brown.
Grey And Baby Pink.
Hot Pink And Bright Yellow.
Old Rose And Black.
Lush Pink And Aqua.
Orange And Pink.
What does it mean when your room is pink?
Some explana...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:31:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water newly planted roses?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-newly-planted-roses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-i-water-newly-planted-roses.html</guid><description>How often should I water newly planted roses?
Newly planted roses – water every two or three days. Established roses – water once or twice a week as needed to keep the soil moist around your roses.
Can you over water newly planted roses?
Roses like their roots to dry out between applications of wate...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:25:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many animals are in a 20 acre farm?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-animals-are-in-a-20-acre-farm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-animals-are-in-a-20-acre-farm.html</guid><description>How many animals are in a 20 acre farm?
Total Number of Animals (total acreage = 20 ac) x (average yield per acre 9,500 lb/ac) (.04) x (average animal weight 1200 lb) x (grazing days 365) (20) x (9,500) 190,000 11 animals (.04) x (1200) X (365) 17,520 Balancing your Animals with your Forage Page 2 H...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:12:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my pin oak?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-pin-oak.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-killing-my-pin-oak.html</guid><description>What is killing my pin oak?
Sudden Oak Death is caused by a fungal pathogen, actually a water mold, Phytophthora ramorum. It was transported into the Mid-Atlantic area on nursery stock from the West Coast, where the disease has caused widespread oak dieback in California and Oregon. The fungus infec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:11:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify a apple tree disease?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-apple-tree-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-identify-a-apple-tree-disease.html</guid><description>How do you identify a apple tree disease?
Symptoms: Brown or olive green spots develop on apple tree leaves, which may then curl and fall off. On the apple, dark green spots appear on its surface, later to become darker, flaky, and even cracked. Infected fruit will usually drop, and infections may l...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:06:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep daylilies from turning brown?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-daylilies-from-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-keep-daylilies-from-turning-brown.html</guid><description>How do you keep daylilies from turning brown?
If you grow daylily varieties that suffer from severe leaf streak every year, consider applying fungicides containing chlorothalonil, mancozeb or thiophanate-methyl to prevent the disease. Use fungicides only during periods of wet weather.
What would cau...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:02:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the bugs on my maple tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-bugs-on-my-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-bugs-on-my-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What are the bugs on my maple tree?
The white, fuzzy objects on the branches of your maple tree are wooly alder aphids. (The insect is also known as the maple blight aphid.) Wooly alder aphids feed on the sap of maple trees from bud-break until late June. Then winged adults, some with abdomens cover...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:59:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my zucchini leaves?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-zucchini-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-eating-my-zucchini-leaves.html</guid><description>What is eating my zucchini leaves?
Aphids are one of the most common of the pests that affect zucchini plants. They are small winged insects that tend to mass together and leave sticky honeydew on leaves. Flea beetles are tiny dark brown insects which jump when disturbed. In large infestations, the ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:44:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Phoenix canariensis an indoor plant?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-phoenix-canariensis-an-indoor-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-phoenix-canariensis-an-indoor-plant.html</guid><description>Is Phoenix canariensis an indoor plant?
While it grows up to 20 metres in it’s native Mediterranean habitat the indoor variety can be kept at a more manageable height, of 6ft tall….Facts.
Origin:
Canary Islands.
Names:
Canary Island Date Palm (common). Phoenix Canariensis (botanical/scientific)....</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:40:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the palm that looks like a pineapple?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-palm-that-looks-like-a-pineapple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-palm-that-looks-like-a-pineapple.html</guid><description>What is the palm that looks like a pineapple?
Canary Island Date Palm
Canary Island Date Palm Canary Island Palms are given the common name Pineapple Palm because of their unique crown. They are known for having a large base with an even larger pineapple-shaped crown covered with large arching frond...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:36:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I plant bare root roses in July?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-plant-bare-root-roses-in-july.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-plant-bare-root-roses-in-july.html</guid><description>Can I plant bare root roses in July?
Bare root roses are best planted between November and April, during bare root season. This gives them time to establish ready to bloom come summer. The only time we recommend that you don’t plant is when the ground is frozen, waterlogged or in drought conditions....</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:33:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many times a year does a peach tree produce fruit?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-times-a-year-does-a-peach-tree-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-many-times-a-year-does-a-peach-tree-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>How many times a year does a peach tree produce fruit?
Peach trees do not produce fruit every year. The most common reason is that they simply are not mature enough yet! Most peach trees will need 2 to 4 years before they grow to maturity and start producing fruit. Dwarf varieties may start producin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:27:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do hydrangeas do well in zone 8a?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-hydrangeas-do-well-in-zone-8a.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-hydrangeas-do-well-in-zone-8a.html</guid><description>Do hydrangeas do well in zone 8a?
Those who live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 8 may wonder about growing hydrangeas for zone 8. The answer is an unconditional yes. Each type of hydrangea shrub thrives in a range of hardiness zones.
Do hydrangeas grow well in North Carolina?...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:27:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you need landscape fabric under pine needles?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-you-need-landscape-fabric-under-pine-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-you-need-landscape-fabric-under-pine-needles.html</guid><description>Do you need landscape fabric under pine needles?
Natural organic mulch, such as fallen leaves or pine needles, cannot replenish nutrients in the soil because the fabric acts as a barrier. Without fabric, this type of organic matter would naturally biodegrade and eventually blend with the soil. Weed ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:25:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a dappled willow tree get?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-dappled-willow-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-big-does-a-dappled-willow-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a dappled willow tree get?
15 to 20 ft. tall
Reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide; maintain at 6 to 10 ft. with pruning. Showy catkins in spring linger through fall.
Why did my dappled willow die?
Dappled willows are susceptible to diseases like powdery mildew, rust, root rot, leaf spot, ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:18:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why did my avocado stop growing in water?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-did-my-avocado-stop-growing-in-water.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-did-my-avocado-stop-growing-in-water.html</guid><description>Why did my avocado stop growing in water?
Avocadoes aren’t water plants, and being left in water will kill it eventually. Once a ‘bottle’ grown Avocado is potted it takes time to build a root structure before it can again start to extract moisture and grow. There will therefore be a hiatus between p...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:12:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you bring Italian cypress back to life?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-italian-cypress-back-to-life.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-bring-italian-cypress-back-to-life.html</guid><description>How do you bring Italian cypress back to life?
If you want to revive your tree, you will have to provide it with enough water at different growth stages. Too much water causes root rot, while lack of water causes the leaves to turn brown. After the first few days of planting or transplanting a cypre...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:06:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my evergreen thinning?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-evergreen-thinning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-evergreen-thinning.html</guid><description>Why is my evergreen thinning?
One of the most common reasons that we see yellowing needles or dying evergreens in today’s world is due to chemicals. An evergreen with wide-reaching roots can absorb these chemicals up to 100 feet from the application point. These substances and certain soil sterilant...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:04:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it bad to have a dead tree in your yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-bad-to-have-a-dead-tree-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-bad-to-have-a-dead-tree-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>Is it bad to have a dead tree in your yard?
When a tree is dead, its structural integrity is compromised. Having a tree removed before it falls could save you a ton of money. It could impact other trees. If a disease killed the tree, the rest of the trees in your yard could be impacted.
What do you ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:56:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will newly planted grass survive winter?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-newly-planted-grass-survive-winter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/will-newly-planted-grass-survive-winter.html</guid><description>Will newly planted grass survive winter?
Grass seed can survive the winter, and planting during the winter season is known as dormant seeding. If you put down grass seed in November or December, the seed will just lay dormant until the soil starts to warm in spring.
Does grass seed stay good over th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:52:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do magnolia trees lose leaves in summer?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-magnolia-trees-lose-leaves-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-magnolia-trees-lose-leaves-in-summer.html</guid><description>Do magnolia trees lose leaves in summer?
Leaf drop in magnolias is normal in late spring, early summer.
Why is my magnolia tree losing its leaves?
Magnolias shed their old leaves all year – it’s part of their growth cycle, and the older magnolia leaves turn yellow and fall to the ground. Too littl...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:52:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you thank someone for helping you buy a house?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-thank-someone-for-helping-you-buy-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-thank-someone-for-helping-you-buy-a-house.html</guid><description>How do you thank someone for helping you buy a house?
Dear [Real estate agent/REALTOR® name], Thank you so much for all of your help! We are so grateful for all of the hard work you’ve done to not only help us sell our home, but to find our dream home as well. We are endlessly grateful to have you a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:47:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When MSBTE Result will be declared?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-msbte-result-will-be-declared.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/when-msbte-result-will-be-declared.html</guid><description>When MSBTE Result will be declared?
MSBTE Diploma Summer Exam Result 2021 1st 2nd 3rd Final Year
Name of Board
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)
Examination Name
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Semester Exam
MSBTE Result Winter announcement Date
16 April 2021
Mode of declar...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:41:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are some good indoor outdoor plants?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-good-indoor-outdoor-plants.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-some-good-indoor-outdoor-plants.html</guid><description>What are some good indoor outdoor plants?
Choosing the best indoor and outdoor plants
Parlor palm: A thin-stemmed tree with wide, showy leaves.
Rubber plant: A tall indoor tree with round and shiny deep green leaves.
African violet: A popular indoor plant with delicate purple flowers.
Jade plant: A...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:39:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is acrylic bad to wear?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-acrylic-bad-to-wear.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-acrylic-bad-to-wear.html</guid><description>Is acrylic bad to wear?
Acrylic. Acrylic fabrics are made of acrylonitrile, which is a carcinogen and a mutagen. By wearing acrylic fabrics, you run the risk of absorbing some of the acrylonitrile into your skin. Also, the manufacturing of acrylic is a huge cause of environment pollution.
What is a ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:36:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you mean by a tree sort?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-mean-by-a-tree-sort.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-mean-by-a-tree-sort.html</guid><description>What do you mean by a tree sort?
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2014) A tree sort is a sort algorithm that builds a binary search tree from the elements to be sorted, and then traverses the tree (...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:26:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is good for indoor cooking?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-is-good-for-indoor-cooking.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-is-good-for-indoor-cooking.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is good for indoor cooking?
Bay laurel’s pointed oval leaves are a common cooking ingredient. And it’s fairly easy to keep this plant as an indoor tree to have its leaves right at your fingertips. Bay laurel has a slow growth rate and takes well to pruning, so you will be able to k...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:21:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you use wondering in a question?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-use-wondering-in-a-question.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-use-wondering-in-a-question.html</guid><description>How do you use wondering in a question?
English – U.S. “I was wondering” is a statement of fact, not a question. Even though you are really asking a question, “Would you like to meet up?,” the grammatical form of what you wrote is a declarative sentence. That’s why you should use a period.
When to u...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:16:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my apple tree wilting?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-apple-tree-wilting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-is-my-apple-tree-wilting.html</guid><description>Why is my apple tree wilting?
A common cause of apple tree wilting is the inadequate application of water. When an apple tree needs water but there isn’t enough to meet this need, drought stress occurs, causing yellowing and wilting of the leaves, early defoliation, and premature ripening or droppin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:09:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you make a baking soda and vinegar volcano for kids?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-make-a-baking-soda-and-vinegar-volcano-for-kids.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-make-a-baking-soda-and-vinegar-volcano-for-kids.html</guid><description>How do you make a baking soda and vinegar volcano for kids?
Instructions:
Combine the vinegar, water, dish soap and 2 drops of food coloring into the empty soda bottle.
Use a spoon to mix the baking soda slurry until it is all a liquid.
Eruption time! … Pour the baking soda slurry into the soda bot...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:07:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Picture this plant identifier app free?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-picture-this-plant-identifier-app-free.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-picture-this-plant-identifier-app-free.html</guid><description>Is Picture this plant identifier app free?
Free users only get a few plants to identify without upgrading to a premium account. Users can earn more credits by watching ads, posting photos to Facebook, or sharing photos through email or text messages.
Is the PlantNet app free?
You can even help by sh...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:02:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I tell what kind of mushroom I have?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-tell-what-kind-of-mushroom-i-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-tell-what-kind-of-mushroom-i-have.html</guid><description>How do I tell what kind of mushroom I have?
Look for mushrooms with gills that are brown or tan. While some mushrooms with white gills are edible, the most deadly and poisonous mushroom family—Amanitas—nearly always have white gills. Select mushrooms without red on the cap or stem. Choose mushrooms ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:55:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the proper way to prune a rose bush?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-proper-way-to-prune-a-rose-bush.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-the-proper-way-to-prune-a-rose-bush.html</guid><description>What is the proper way to prune a rose bush?
Pruning to Reduce Size Cut each branch back to an outward-facing bud. Roses can be cut back hard, but don’t remove more than 1/3 to 1/2 of the overall growth. Hybrid tea roses should have an open vase shape after they’ve been pruned. Shrub roses will be u...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to say to a new mother on Mothers Day?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-say-to-a-new-mother-on-mothers-day.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-to-say-to-a-new-mother-on-mothers-day.html</guid><description>What to say to a new mother on Mothers Day?
Warm wishes to the new mother, I am sure you will be a great mother. Happy Mothers Day ! The warmth and kindness of your heart,
Is the movie Mother’s Day a good movie?
While MOTHER’S DAY my not be one of his best films, it completes his trilogy of holiday ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you write a landscape proposal?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-write-a-landscape-proposal.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-write-a-landscape-proposal.html</guid><description>How do you write a landscape proposal?
What to Include in a Landscape Proposal
Cover Letter. A cover letter should be seen as your one-page, warm introduction to the prospect.
Landscape Bid.
Visual Representation of Project.
Customer Testimonials.
Information About Your Services.
Insurance Cer...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:45:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it worth renting a sod cutter?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-worth-renting-a-sod-cutter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/is-it-worth-renting-a-sod-cutter.html</guid><description>Is it worth renting a sod cutter?
Renting a Motorized Sod Cutter Once you are over a single hour’s worth of work, it makes more sense to rent for the entire day. You time the work out with a neighbor’s lawn needs and split the cost of the rental. The cost of the rental will not cover the cost of oil...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:44:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I keep chipmunks from destroying my garden?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-keep-chipmunks-from-destroying-my-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-keep-chipmunks-from-destroying-my-garden.html</guid><description>How do I keep chipmunks from destroying my garden?
Add some spice: Sprinkling cayenne, chili powder or other hot, intense spices around your garden is a non-toxic way to discourage chipmunks from hanging around. Gardeners also report success deterring chipmunks with a generous sprinkling of medicate...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you convert square meters to lineal metres?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-convert-square-meters-to-lineal-metres.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-convert-square-meters-to-lineal-metres.html</guid><description>How do you convert square meters to lineal metres?
To convert from square meters to linear meters, divide the square meters by the width of whatever material (flooring, wallpaper, etc.) necessitates the conversion.
How do you calculate lineal metres?
You do this by taking the length and width of you...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:40:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying palm tree?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-palm-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-save-a-dying-palm-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying palm tree?
Follow the steps below to properly care for your dying palm tree.
ADD THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER.
USE HIGH-QUALITY FERTILIZER.
KEEP FERTILIZER 2 FT AWAY FROM ROOTS.
USE HIGH-QUALITY SOIL.
ONLY CUT FRONDS AFTER THEY ARE COMPLETELY DEAD.
DON’T PRUNE DURING HURRI...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:35:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can tree roots be moved?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-tree-roots-be-moved.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-tree-roots-be-moved.html</guid><description>Can tree roots be moved?
These and most plants three to four years old may be moved as bare-root transplants. Larger or older plants will need to be dug and transplanted with the root ball intact. For a transplant to be successful, you must include as much of the plant’s root system as is reasonably...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:35:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does elm tree disease look like?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-elm-tree-disease-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-elm-tree-disease-look-like.html</guid><description>What does elm tree disease look like?
How to identify Dutch elm disease. Leaves on one or more branches in the outer crown of the tree turn yellow, wilt and then turn brown. Fallen leaves are strewn over the lawn in spring or summer. Symptoms often first appear in late spring and early summer but ca...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:33:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to install a chimney?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-a-chimney.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-a-chimney.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to install a chimney?
Chimney Installation Costs
Item
Unit Cost
Line Cost
Materials: components for any chimney include piping, termination caps, flashing, storm collar, attic shield, and more.
$60 per foot
$720
Labor Cost
$60 per hour
$480
Total Cost
$100 per foot
$1,2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:32:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a mature walnut tree worth?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-mature-walnut-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-much-is-a-mature-walnut-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a mature walnut tree worth?
Black walnut logs bring premium prices, and have since the 1700s, with single trees bringing up to $20,000. Bruce Thompson, author of “Black Walnut For Profit,” estimates a mature stand of black walnut trees can bring about $100,000 per acre in timber value al...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:29:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of year do you fertilize blueberries?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-time-of-year-do-you-fertilize-blueberries.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-time-of-year-do-you-fertilize-blueberries.html</guid><description>What time of year do you fertilize blueberries?
spring
When to Fertilize Blueberries Fertilizing is recommended in early spring before the leaves have grown in. This gives the fertilizer time to be absorbed by the roots of the blueberry before it enters its active growth stage during summer. Feed ne...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:26:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I identify a bug from a list?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-identify-a-bug-from-a-list.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-identify-a-bug-from-a-list.html</guid><description>How can I identify a bug from a list?
The additional pest photos in the pest identification guides can serve as another method of pest, rodent, or insect identification. If you think you properly identified what kind of bug it is from our insect list, consider contacting a licensed pest control prof...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:26:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you fertilize palm trees in Florida?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-you-fertilize-palm-trees-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-often-should-you-fertilize-palm-trees-in-florida.html</guid><description>How often should you fertilize palm trees in Florida?
Fertilize established plants with a palm special fertilizer four times per year. Make sure all the nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium in your fertilizer are in a slow-release form.
How do you fertilize palm trees in Florida?
It is recommended to ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:21:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of plant to plant in front of hostas?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-plant-to-plant-in-front-of-hostas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-plant-to-plant-in-front-of-hostas.html</guid><description>What kind of plant to plant in front of hostas?
Perennial geraniums make a good border in front of larger Hostas. Because of their spiky leaves and colorful flowers, Daylilies are a good Hosta companion plant if they are planted in part shade. (They won’t bloom well if the area is too shady).
When d...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:20:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I choose a hedge for my garden?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-choose-a-hedge-for-my-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-i-choose-a-hedge-for-my-garden.html</guid><description>How do I choose a hedge for my garden?
Decide on the type of hedge e.g. evergreen, deciduous, flowering, formal or informal. Identify any specific requirements, such as height to be achieved and maintained. Take into account the soil conditions and situation. Choose plants that tolerate such sites.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:18:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I transplant a large rosemary bush?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-transplant-a-large-rosemary-bush.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/can-i-transplant-a-large-rosemary-bush.html</guid><description>Can I transplant a large rosemary bush?
Avoid digging rosemary during the hottest season. Transplant six to eight weeks before stressful heat sets in to allow the plant to become well established. A spading fork loosens the soil around the plant without cutting through as many roots as a shovel.
Can...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:10:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does heat affect trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-heat-affect-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/does-heat-affect-trees.html</guid><description>Does heat affect trees?
Hot temperatures damage many old, young, and soil-limited trees. Site heat loads from parking lots, planting along streets or open squares, surrounding pavements, or convection and advection lead to several tree health symptoms.
How does the temperature affect trees?
Way and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:03:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you put around maple trees?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-put-around-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-put-around-maple-trees.html</guid><description>What do you put around maple trees?
Use 7.6 -10 cm of organic mulch, such as wood or bark chips, to cover the soil surface just beyond the back-filled soil in the planting hole. Mulch should extend at least 60 cm from the trunk in all directions. Wet the mulch slowly, but thoroughly, to settle the p...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:01:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I make my lawn more lush?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-make-my-lawn-more-lush.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-can-i-make-my-lawn-more-lush.html</guid><description>How can I make my lawn more lush?
Improve Your Soil. To get the most out of every step to a thicker lawn, take a tip from lawn pros and test your soil.
Overseed. Overseeding is simply sowing grass seed into existing grass to make thin lawns thick—or keep them from getting thin.
Fertilize.
Boost ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:34:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree looks green all year long?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-looks-green-all-year-long.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-kind-of-tree-looks-green-all-year-long.html</guid><description>What kind of tree looks green all year long?
Evergreens do not lose their leaves and remain green year round. These include conifers such as pine, spruce, and cedar trees. Evergreens can add drama to landscapes, especially in winter where they make beautiful backdrops amid a blanket of white snow.
W...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:34:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you remove scale from hedges?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-scale-from-hedges.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-remove-scale-from-hedges.html</guid><description>How do you remove scale from hedges?
If you need to control scale on hedges or larger ornamental plants, stone fruit, citrus, or grapes, then use Yates PestOil Concentrate. Mix the concentrate in a sprayer and apply thoroughly over the leaves or affected plant parts.
How do you get rid of scale infe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:33:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does Hole Live Through this album Mean?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-hole-live-through-this-album-mean.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-hole-live-through-this-album-mean.html</guid><description>What does Hole Live Through this album Mean?
Live Through This refers to autobiographical traumas, but it is not a confessional record. “The whole cliché of women being cathartic really pisses me off,” Love said in a 1994 SPIN cover story. “You know, ‘Oh, this is therapy for me.
What do you do in Ho...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:33:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you do when a tomato plant turns yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-do-when-a-tomato-plant-turns-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-do-you-do-when-a-tomato-plant-turns-yellow.html</guid><description>What do you do when a tomato plant turns yellow?
Over Watering The leaves begin to turn yellow due to lack of oxygen, and the plant slowly drowns. Treatment: If a layer of mulch covers the soil near the base of the tomato plant, remove it carefully for a few days. Let the soil exposed to the sunligh...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:30:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I do with a large back yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-with-a-large-back-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-can-i-do-with-a-large-back-yard.html</guid><description>What can I do with a large back yard?
8 Tips for Low-Maintenance Landscaping for Large Yards
Install a large patio.
Install multiple decks and patios.
Create multiple outdoor living areas.
Install an artificial grass lawn.
Cover the area with gravel, wood chips or bark.
Opt for xeriscaping.
L...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:24:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do the leaves on my tree turn yellow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-the-leaves-on-my-tree-turn-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/why-do-the-leaves-on-my-tree-turn-yellow.html</guid><description>Why do the leaves on my tree turn yellow?
Leaf chlorosis is the result of mineral deficiencies, such as nitrogen, iron, or magnesium. Leaves turn yellow in response to nutrient shortages from poor soil (the problem can be made worse by overwatering, which leaches nutrients out of the soil).
How ofte...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:22:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean when an oak tree loses its bark?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-an-oak-tree-loses-its-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-does-it-mean-when-an-oak-tree-loses-its-bark.html</guid><description>What does it mean when an oak tree loses its bark?
Any sudden swing in temperature can make trees shed bark and crack under stress. Bark falls off after excessive heat, which, like frost damage, strips bark down to the wood. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, which means you’d see other signs of stre...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:18:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is that pipe sticking out of the ground in the yard?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-that-pipe-sticking-out-of-the-ground-in-the-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-is-that-pipe-sticking-out-of-the-ground-in-the-yard.html</guid><description>What is that pipe sticking out of the ground in the yard?
3) Sprinkler system – Small diameter plastic pipes sticking up at multiple locations around the yard are probably the remains of a long-gone lawn sprinkler system. 4) Abandoned well – If the pipe is a larger diameter of two to six inches with...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:11:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the most common problems in lawns?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-most-common-problems-in-lawns.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/what-are-the-most-common-problems-in-lawns.html</guid><description>What are the most common problems in lawns?
We asked our on-staff experts and turf scientists across the country to identify some of the most common lawn weeds, pests, and diseases nationwide, as well as the most common mistakes homeowners make in dealing with them. Even if your lawn already makes t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix small patches of dead grass?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-small-patches-of-dead-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-do-you-fix-small-patches-of-dead-grass.html</guid><description>How do you fix small patches of dead grass?
How to Fix Dead Patches in the Lawn
Clear out any dead, matted turf and other debris. The grass will germinate and root best when it comes into direct contact with soil.
Loosen the soil.
Scatter grass seed over the loosened soil.
Fertilize.
Mulch and w...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:05:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Bay Laurel tree to grow?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bay-laurel-tree-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bay-laurel-tree-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Bay Laurel tree to grow?
Potted plants are generally kept to 4 to 6 feet, while untended landscape plants can eventually grow into 60-foot trees. In the spring, bay laurel has small yellow flowers that develop into purple berries in the fall….How to Grow Bay Laurel.
Bot...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:59:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do hydrangeas need big pots?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-hydrangeas-need-big-pots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/do-hydrangeas-need-big-pots.html</guid><description>Do hydrangeas need big pots?
Planting hydrangeas Choose nice big pots that will allow the plants to grow happily for several years. Small containers dry out too quickly. When planting in the open ground prepare the soil well, adding plenty of garden compost or organic manure to improve the soil stru...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:57:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does poison ivy rash last?</title><link>https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-poison-ivy-rash-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drupal-staging.valleymetro.org/how-long-does-poison-ivy-rash-last.html</guid><description>How long does poison ivy rash last?
The reaction usually develops 12 to 48 hours after exposure and lasts two to three weeks. The severity of the rash depends on the amount of urushiol that gets on your skin.
How do you cure poison ivy fast?
If exposed to poisonous plants, do the following:
Avoid...</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:56:49 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>