<?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://vault.crisfranklin.com.br</link><description>Connected.Informed.Engaged.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:36:53 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Why is my birch tree splitting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-birch-tree-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-birch-tree-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is my birch tree splitting?
Several conditions cause the bark to split on the trunk or branches of birch trees. Vigorous growth caused by wet conditions after a dry spell can result in splitting bark. Severe cold weather followed by a rapid thaw causes frost cracks, and areas of bark damaged by ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:35:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I use bromine or chlorine in my pool?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-use-bromine-or-chlorine-in-my-pool.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-use-bromine-or-chlorine-in-my-pool.html</guid><description>Should I use bromine or chlorine in my pool?
High Temperatures Bromine works better at higher temperatures than chlorine. Above 75°F, bromine remains stable, whereas chlorine is more effective in temperatures as low as 65°F. This makes bromine a better choice for hot tubs and spas, and an unheated p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:27:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of lime green grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-lime-green-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-lime-green-grass.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of lime green grass?
Killing Nutsedge One option is to use a nonselective herbicide, such as round-up; however, round-up will not only kill the nutsedge but it will also kill the turf grass; this is a better option for landscape beds rather than lawns.
Why do I have lime green gra...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:26:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a paper birch grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-paper-birch-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-paper-birch-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a paper birch grow?
Like most trees, the paper birch is usually planted in the spring, when nurseries generally have a good stock of potted or balled-and-burlap specimens. This is a fast-growing tree, adding 12 to 24 inches of growth per year. However, it rarely lives more than 30 year...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:18:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you remove a dead tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-remove-a-dead-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-remove-a-dead-tree.html</guid><description>How do you remove a dead tree?
Steps:
Use a chainsaw to cut off the smaller, lower branches.
Feed the severed branches through a wood chipper.
Tie a rope around larger branches, cut the branches free, then slowly lower them to the ground.
Use a chainsaw to chop down the tree trunk, one section at a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:18:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What animals make holes in grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-animals-make-holes-in-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-animals-make-holes-in-grass.html</guid><description>What animals make holes in grass?
Holes throughout the lawn are usually sourced to small rodents, like voles or moles, or insects. Mole holes are covered by a hill of earth, while a vole hole is not.
What animal is digging holes in my yard at night?
Raccoons and skunks are two common grub-eating n...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:12:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old does an English oak tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-an-english-oak-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-an-english-oak-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How old does an English oak tree grow?
Often thought to be slow growing, this native oak is really relatively quick on good soils, reaching 20m (60ft) in 50 years. It is a remarkably long-lived tree, too; some of the oldest oak trees growing in this country are pollards, up to 800 years old.
What is...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:09:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the Jack called a jack in bowls?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-jack-called-a-jack-in-bowls.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-jack-called-a-jack-in-bowls.html</guid><description>Why is the Jack called a jack in bowls?
John P Monro, Bowls Encyclopaedia (3rd ed.), gives that the name ‘jack’ is derived from the Latin word jactus, meaning a cast or a throw.
What does Jack High mean in lawn bowls?
Jack high if a bowl is jack high it means it has reached a position whereby its ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:07:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is moss growing on a tree a bad sign?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-moss-growing-on-a-tree-a-bad-sign.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-moss-growing-on-a-tree-a-bad-sign.html</guid><description>Is moss growing on a tree a bad sign?
While green moss on trees isn’t necessarily harmful, it can contribute to a myriad of potential problems. Thick moss growth on trees is heavy and can throw trees off balance. This may make for dangerous conditions during windy storms and other inclement weather....</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can you do with mulberry tree leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-with-mulberry-tree-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-with-mulberry-tree-leaves.html</guid><description>What can you do with mulberry tree leaves?
So what has all this to do with Mulberry leaves? well Im getting to that. The mulberry leaves are also edible. You can use them to make yaprak dolma, dolmades and stuffed grape vine leaves. All you have to do is to substitute the grape leaves for mulberry o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:51:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bug is killing my pine trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bug-is-killing-my-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bug-is-killing-my-pine-trees.html</guid><description>What bug is killing my pine trees?
Weevil pests that breed in dead or dying pine can stunt or kill neighboring healthy pine trees. These include the pales weevil, northern pine weevil, and pine root collar weevil. Pales and northern pine weevil can also attack pine seedlings that are planted next to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:49:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a beech tree drop?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-beech-tree-drop.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-beech-tree-drop.html</guid><description>What does a beech tree drop?
Beech drops are parasitic plants — epifagus virginiana — that drain nutrients from the beech trees under whose boughs they grow and from whose roots they feed.
Do beech trees fall?
American Beech Trees (Beechnut Trees) American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) are natives...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:48:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any problems with the weeping Alaskan cedar?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-problems-with-the-weeping-alaskan-cedar.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-problems-with-the-weeping-alaskan-cedar.html</guid><description>Are there any problems with the weeping Alaskan cedar?
Thankfully, there are few problems that plague the weeping Alaskan cedar. Their pest resistance is yet another reason to love this tree. It has no serious pests in the landscape, though occasionally I find a bagworm or two clinging to the branch...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:48:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are laburnum roots invasive?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-laburnum-roots-invasive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-laburnum-roots-invasive.html</guid><description>Are laburnum roots invasive?
ANSWER: Laburnums don’t have particularly intrusive roots, so in my opinion there should be no problems. They also are not particularly long-lived trees so if there have been no problems after 50 years, I doubt the roots will grow any further.
How dangerous is laburnum?
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:47:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When to remove suckers from sugar maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-remove-suckers-from-sugar-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-remove-suckers-from-sugar-maple-tree.html</guid><description>When to remove suckers from sugar maple tree?
As young maples grow, gradually remove the lower branches to raise the crown, and remove some of the branches that are too closely spaced on the trunk. Do not remove more than 25 – 30 % of the live foliage in the crown, in any one year. Remove any sucker...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if you have wood fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-wood-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-wood-fungus.html</guid><description>How can you tell if you have wood fungus?
Many wood decay fungi can be identified by the distinctive shape, color, and texture of the fruiting bodies they form on trees. These fruiting bodies take several forms, depending upon the fungus that produces them, but most of them fit into categories commo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:29:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big is a yard stick?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-is-a-yard-stick.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-is-a-yard-stick.html</guid><description>How big is a yard stick?
3 feet
Normal length of a meterstick made for the international market is either one or two meters, while a yardstick made for the U.S. market is typically one yard (3 feet or 0.9144 meters) long.
How to find out how many square feet in a yard?
To find out how many square fe...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:25:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best herbicide for poa annua?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-herbicide-for-poa-annua.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-herbicide-for-poa-annua.html</guid><description>What is the best herbicide for poa annua?
Herbicides with Atrazine will both kill Poa Annua and work as a pre-emergent herbicide that prevents additional Annual Bluegrass seeds from sprouting. It can be used in spring, summer, or fall to prevent Poa Annua and broadleaf weeds at the same time.
What h...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:24:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I know what type of fir tree I have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-know-what-type-of-fir-tree-i-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-know-what-type-of-fir-tree-i-have.html</guid><description>How do I know what type of fir tree I have?
The easiest way to identify fir trees is by looking at their needles and cones. Although they look similar to pine trees or spruce trees, the needle-like leaves and the types of cones help to tell them apart.
How do you identify a noble fir?
Needles: It’s ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:21:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive a dying Italian cypress?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-italian-cypress.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-italian-cypress.html</guid><description>How do you revive a dying Italian cypress?
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 cypress t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old do Norway maples get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-do-norway-maples-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-do-norway-maples-get.html</guid><description>How old do Norway maples get?
Under ideal conditions in its native range, Norway maple may live up to 250 years, but often has a much shorter life expectancy; in North America, for example, sometimes only 60 years.
What’s wrong with Norway maples?
Norway Maples have severe environmental impacts: T...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you move an established orange tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-move-an-established-orange-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-move-an-established-orange-tree.html</guid><description>Can you move an established orange tree?
Transplant Soil Orange trees need to be transplanted into rich, well-drained humus that is well tilled and loose so that the roots can easily penetrate the new soil. Transplanting mature trees is not recommended because it could cause trauma that would disrup...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my evergreens turning brown and dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-evergreens-turning-brown-and-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-evergreens-turning-brown-and-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my evergreens turning brown and dying?
Evergreen browning can be caused by weather conditions. According to Home Guides, “When winters are dry or so cold that the ground freezes, evergreens don’t get the water they need to make up for moisture lost through transpiration — evaporation of wate...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my oak tree curling up?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-oak-tree-curling-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-oak-tree-curling-up.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my oak tree curling up?
A: The late spring frost could have started the problem that later spread with a disease of Oak Anthracnose (Gnomonia species), which causes the leaf curl. This disease is found on fallen leaves during the winter. Eventually these young leaves will die a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall can a ponderosa pine get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-a-ponderosa-pine-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-a-ponderosa-pine-get.html</guid><description>How tall can a ponderosa pine get?
General Description: Pinus ponderosa is one of the Southwest’s tallest trees in many parts of its range, growing to incredible heights of over 200 feet, with huge trunks 3-4 feet across. Named for its ponderous (heavy) wood, this pine is the major lumber tree in th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which disease begins as a rash with small red bumps?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-disease-begins-as-a-rash-with-small-red-bumps.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-disease-begins-as-a-rash-with-small-red-bumps.html</guid><description>Which disease begins as a rash with small red bumps?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. The symptoms include an erythema migrans rash that often appears in the early stages of the disease. The rash begins as a small red area that may be warm ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my Acer trees dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-acer-trees-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-acer-trees-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my Acer trees dying?
Scorch happens whenever water is lost from the leaves more quickly than the roots can take it up. A wide range of environmental factors can cause this such as frost, drought including under-watering, waterlogging, drying winds, hot sun and even salt-laden winds in coasta...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:49:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes vertical cracks in tree trunks?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-vertical-cracks-in-tree-trunks.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-vertical-cracks-in-tree-trunks.html</guid><description>What causes vertical cracks in tree trunks?
The term “frost crack” describes vertical cracks in trees caused by alternating freezing and thawing temperatures. When the bark alternately contracts with freezing temperatures and expands on warm days, a crack is likely to occur. A tree with a crack is i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it normal for ficus Audrey to drop leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-ficus-audrey-to-drop-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-ficus-audrey-to-drop-leaves.html</guid><description>Is it normal for ficus Audrey to drop leaves?
Ficus Audrey prefer soil that is consistently and evenly moist, with small periods of drought between waterings. Allowing the soil to dry more than a few inches will lead to leaf loss. In contrast, too much moisture in the soil can lead to root rot and a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:36:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much fertilizer do you need per plant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-fertilizer-do-you-need-per-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-fertilizer-do-you-need-per-plant.html</guid><description>How much fertilizer do you need per plant?
I did some research and discovered: Annual plants will need one-ounce of liquid fertilizer per square foot of plant and perennials need two-three ounces per square foot of plant. Liquid fertilizer has been used for many years to add much-needed nutrients to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:35:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do maple tree roots grow above ground?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-maple-tree-roots-grow-above-ground.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-maple-tree-roots-grow-above-ground.html</guid><description>Why do maple tree roots grow above ground?
Reasons for Exposed Tree Roots Some species, like maples, are simply more prone to this than others. Older trees showing roots is common too. However, this most often happens when there’s little topsoil in the area. This can occur over some time or as a res...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do pear trees bloom for?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-pear-trees-bloom-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-pear-trees-bloom-for.html</guid><description>How long do pear trees bloom for?
Once flowering begins, cool, frost-free weather with little wind and rain creates a blossoming display that can last as long as two weeks. Heat shortens flower life and quickly encourages the unfurling of new pear leaves.
Why hasn’t my pear tree doesn’t bear fruit?
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:16:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my weeping willow dropping leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-weeping-willow-dropping-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-weeping-willow-dropping-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my weeping willow dropping leaves?
The dropping leaves can be a symptom of foliar diseases which weakens the tree or it could be the results of an insect pest feeding on the petioles of the leaves. There are many pests which can cause leaf drop. Another possible cause is the response to abiot...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:15:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a western hemlock get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-western-hemlock-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-western-hemlock-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a western hemlock get?
GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS : Western hemlock is a large, native, evergreen tree. At maturity it is generally 100 to 150 feet (30-46 m) tall and 2 to 4 feet (0.6-1.2 m) in trunk diameter [72]. On best sites, old-growth trees reach diameters greater than 3.3...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:14:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to grow a 45 gallon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-grow-a-45-gallon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-grow-a-45-gallon-tree.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to grow a 45 gallon tree?
On average, a ballpark range of what it costs to install a 12 to a 15-foot tree, would be $1200 to $1,900, depending on the tree species….How much does it cost to grow a 45 gallon tree?
Size
Price to Remove or Transplant Trees After They Have Already...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:12:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are pin oak trees being cut down?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-pin-oak-trees-being-cut-down.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-pin-oak-trees-being-cut-down.html</guid><description>Why are pin oak trees being cut down?
It makes an impressive street tree. However, bacterial leaf scorch can be a devastating disease for monocultures of pin oaks as street trees. All too often, mass plantings of pin oaks are being cut down because of disease. Communities should be careful to plant ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:11:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the white spots on my maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-white-spots-on-my-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-white-spots-on-my-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What are the white spots on my maple tree?
Pests. Several species of annoying insects can appear as white spots on the bark of maple trees. As winter nears, the female maple mealybugs will crawl into crevices in the bark and create a white casing that protects them during the winter. These white cas...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:06:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is mistletoe a parasite or fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-mistletoe-a-parasite-or-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-mistletoe-a-parasite-or-fungus.html</guid><description>Is mistletoe a parasite or fungus?
Mistletoe is definitely not your typical shrub—it’s a parasite that attacks living trees. Technically, mistletoes—there are over 1,000 species found throughout the world to which botanists ascribe the name—are actually hemi-parasites.
What is mistletoe parasite?
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:57:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you do with apple tree branches?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-do-with-apple-tree-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-do-with-apple-tree-branches.html</guid><description>What do you do with apple tree branches?
Remove any branches growing in toward the center of the tree with a thinning cut. Give the tree a haircut. Known as heading back, this encourages branches to grow shorter and thicker, as well as triggering lower growth in the canopy. It keeps your apple tree ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:56:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big is a tree and how much is it worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-is-a-tree-and-how-much-is-it-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-is-a-tree-and-how-much-is-it-worth.html</guid><description>How big is a tree and how much is it worth?
One large, high quality tree is worth more than two small, low quality trees. 14. What’s My Tree Worth? By Peter Smallidge and Gary Goff measured in inches at four and one Many woodlot owners wonder about the value of one or more of their woodland trees.
H...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:53:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my locust tree have dead branches?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-locust-tree-have-dead-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-locust-tree-have-dead-branches.html</guid><description>Why does my locust tree have dead branches?
Bark beetles and roundheaded borers may bore into black locust tree branches. Bark beetles can cause the outer tips of branches to die, which is a condition called “flagging.” They mine into the branches up to 6 inches from the tip, causing the end of the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:39:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the adaptations of cotton grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-adaptations-of-cotton-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-adaptations-of-cotton-grass.html</guid><description>What are the adaptations of cotton grass?
Cotton grass – this grass has small seeds that can easily be dispersed by the wind to ensure its survival. It is low lying to protect it from cold winds and has thin leaves to reduce water loss by transpiration. Cotton grass grows and produces seeds quickly ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:25:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of bark does a black birch have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-black-birch-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-black-birch-have.html</guid><description>What kind of bark does a black birch have?
The Black Birch is a rather dark tree, with bark that tends to be a deep black and adorned with white horizontal lines that appear like scars. The leaves are also a dark green or dark grayish-green and are larger than other birches. The tree is typically ex...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:25:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far should a walnut tree be from a house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-should-a-walnut-tree-be-from-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-should-a-walnut-tree-be-from-a-house.html</guid><description>How far should a walnut tree be from a house?
A tree with a deep tap-root does not pose any of these risks. A walnut tree seems to have a combination root structure, so I would give it a bit of distance, but wouldn’t be too concerned if the tree is more than 5m from the building.
How much is a matur...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a tree recover from needle cast?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-recover-from-needle-cast.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-recover-from-needle-cast.html</guid><description>Can a tree recover from needle cast?
The tree becomes unattractive and may look as though it is dying, but don’t despair. Rhizosphaera and Stigmina, the two most common needle cast diseases of spruce trees, are treatable. You can have your tree looking lush and beautiful again within a few years by ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:05:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should magnolia grandiflora be pruned?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-magnolia-grandiflora-be-pruned.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-magnolia-grandiflora-be-pruned.html</guid><description>When should magnolia grandiflora be pruned?
They’re relatively slow growing so pruning during summer (commonly done with faster growing plants) means cutting off nice new growth that’s taken a while to appear; a bit of a waste. They’re also late to break dormancy and so pruning should be done before...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:59:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to get the Best Lawn Boy Parts?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-to-get-the-best-lawn-boy-parts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-to-get-the-best-lawn-boy-parts.html</guid><description>Where to get the Best Lawn Boy Parts?
For faster service, we recommend that you go to your local dealer. Call to check availability. Dealer pricing may vary from ShopLawn-Boy pricing. You can locate the participating ShopLawn-Boy.com dealers near you by clicking here.
Is it safe to repair a lawn boy...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the value of a white pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-value-of-a-white-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-value-of-a-white-pine-tree.html</guid><description>What is the value of a white pine tree?
A tall, large diameter branch free White Pine can be worth more than some tropical hardwoods….Is White Pine worth money?
Species &amp;amp; Product
Recent Range
White Pine Sawlogs
Woods run “good” logs $190.00 to $250.00 per MBF
Sold by Grade
$50.00 to $550.0...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:42:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the largest oak tree in Illinois?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-oak-tree-in-illinois.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-oak-tree-in-illinois.html</guid><description>Where is the largest oak tree in Illinois?
Union County
Hear this out loudPauseMahan, who also is a retired school teacher, said the largest known oak tree in Illinois is the Ellis shumard oak, also in Union County. Along with the impressive size of the tree, Herman said even decades ago the bur oak...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:41:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of sand burrs in your yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-sand-burrs-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-sand-burrs-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of sand burrs in your yard?
The best way to control sandburs is with a pre-emergent herbicide. These products kill the plant before it emerges from the soil, when it is a lot more vulnerable to chemicals. The best time to apply the product is when the soil temperature reaches 52 d...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:36:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow a lemon tree in a barrel?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-a-lemon-tree-in-a-barrel.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-a-lemon-tree-in-a-barrel.html</guid><description>Can you grow a lemon tree in a barrel?
I have successfully grown Meyer lemon and key lime plants in half-wine barrel tubs. One of the key limes has finally started to flower after five years of being planted from seed. However, one of them did rather poorly. The soil had bad drainage and got packed ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:36:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my pine trees turning brown on one side?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pine-trees-turning-brown-on-one-side.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pine-trees-turning-brown-on-one-side.html</guid><description>Why are my pine trees turning brown on one side?
Environmental Causes Of Brown Needles One of the common reasons for pine tree browning is its inability to gain enough water to keep its needles alive. When it’s exposed to wet conditions, but drainage is poor, they may experience root rot—a disease t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of verticillium wilt?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-verticillium-wilt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-verticillium-wilt.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of verticillium wilt?
Management. There is no fungicide treatment available to control verticillium wilt. However, some other measures may be taken to prolong the life and to improve the aesthetic value of an infected tree. Management of this disease includes proper pruning, waterin...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are ornamental pear trees invasive?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-ornamental-pear-trees-invasive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-ornamental-pear-trees-invasive.html</guid><description>Are ornamental pear trees invasive?
These ornamental pears were quite commonly planted in the urban landscape for many years, but they are not native to our area. In fact, they have become a serious invasive species.
How far should a pear tree be from a house?
Wall-trained trees should be planted ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:24:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is bad about willow trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-bad-about-willow-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-bad-about-willow-trees.html</guid><description>What is bad about willow trees?
Diseases: Willow trees are notorious for getting diseases. Unfortunately, because they put so much energy into getting big, they put very little into their defense mechanisms. Diseases include cytospora canker, bacterial blight, tarspot fungus, and others.
Why is my K...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:23:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happened to the fig tree in the Bible?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happened-to-the-fig-tree-in-the-bible.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happened-to-the-fig-tree-in-the-bible.html</guid><description>What happened to the fig tree in the Bible?
Mark uses the cursing of the barren fig tree to bracket and comment on his story of the Jewish temple: Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem when Jesus curses a fig tree because it bears no fruit; in Jerusalem he drives the money-changers f...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:22:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my live oak leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-live-oak-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-live-oak-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my live oak leaves turning brown?
Oak Wilt. Oak wilt is a disease that disrupts a tree’s xylem, or water-conducting system. Diseased trees can carry water from the roots throughout the tree, including the leaves. When leaves don’t get adequate water, they turn brown, die, and fall off the tr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:19:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the symptoms of an irrigation system problem?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-symptoms-of-an-irrigation-system-problem.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-symptoms-of-an-irrigation-system-problem.html</guid><description>What are the symptoms of an irrigation system problem?
Problems with an irrigation system typically make themselves evident with several common symptoms: Individual sprinkler heads not working Low water pressure at the sprinkler heads Sprinkler zones do not turn on Leaking around a zone valve Leak a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:17:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do red maple trees grow well in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-red-maple-trees-grow-well-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-red-maple-trees-grow-well-in-texas.html</guid><description>Do red maple trees grow well in Texas?
There are several varieties of red maple, according to some authors. Drummond red maple, common in southeastern Texas, and trident red maple, which has 3-lobed leaves and is especially attractive in northeastern Texas, are probably the most frequently encounter...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of brown spots on my cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-brown-spots-on-my-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-brown-spots-on-my-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of brown spots on my cherry tree?
Fungicides
Fungicide applications should be started two weeks after bloom when leaves are completely unfolded.
Fungicides with an active ingredient of myclobutanil or captan will protect leaves from infection with cherry leaf spot when applied pro...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:15:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you transplant pecan seedlings?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-transplant-pecan-seedlings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-transplant-pecan-seedlings.html</guid><description>Can you transplant pecan seedlings?
Bare-root pecan trees should be transplanted during the dormant season; mid December through early spring are preferred. Container-grown trees are less likely to receive transplant shock if planted while dormant, but with adequate attention and irrigation, they ca...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:12:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a ph3387a fit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-ph3387a-fit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-ph3387a-fit.html</guid><description>What does a ph3387a fit?
Features
Make
Model
Year
BUICK
CENTURY
1989-1993
BUICK
CENTURY
1977-1981,1984-1988
BUICK
CENTURY
1980-1981
BUICK
CENTURY
1979-1980
Are lawn mower engines interchangeable?
Hear this out loudPauseAll lawnmower engines are interchangeable. The engine mounting poin...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:41:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify my balsam poplar?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-my-balsam-poplar.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-my-balsam-poplar.html</guid><description>How do I identify my balsam poplar?
Buds
Terminal bud round or slightly angled.
Slender, long-pointed.
Very resinous, fragrant.
5 scales.
Lateral leaf buds parallel to the twig.
Pollen flower buds stout with thickened scales.
Leaf scars small, triangular.
What insects eat poplar trees?
Many insect...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many days has it been 100 degrees in Dallas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-days-has-it-been-100-degrees-in-dallas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-days-has-it-been-100-degrees-in-dallas.html</guid><description>How many days has it been 100 degrees in Dallas?
Dallas has hotfooted into the weather record books today (Sept. 13), according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with an unprecedented number of 100-degree-or-above days. The mercury hit at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) 70 tim...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:38:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why did my maple tree suddenly die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-did-my-maple-tree-suddenly-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-did-my-maple-tree-suddenly-die.html</guid><description>Why did my maple tree suddenly die?
Landscape – Sudden Death of Maples. Over the years we have seen landscape maple trees suddenly dying. The problem most often involves well-established Norway, sugar, and red maples. Verticillium wilt may infect all types of maples, and can also cause disease in tu...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:37:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a cord of mesquite wood in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-cord-of-mesquite-wood-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-cord-of-mesquite-wood-in-texas.html</guid><description>How much is a cord of mesquite wood in Texas?
While this is the average cost, many consumers can expect to pay more, especially in winter. In some places in the U.S. costs can be as high as $220 to $400 per cord….How much is a cord of firewood in Texas?
Type of Wood
1/4 Face Cord
1/2 Face Cord
M...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:34:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you prune a mature silver maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prune-a-mature-silver-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prune-a-mature-silver-maple-tree.html</guid><description>How do you prune a mature silver maple tree?
Trim back branches that grow too far beyond the crown and pinch back growing tips to encourage branching. Raise the crown to admit air and raise leaves above soil-borne fungi and bacteria pathogens. Remove branches so that the crown is about three times a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:25:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old is Sarah Linden from the killing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-sarah-linden-from-the-killing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-sarah-linden-from-the-killing.html</guid><description>How old is Sarah Linden from the killing?
Sarah was born July 17 1973 making her 40 years old at the beginning of the show. Her mother abandoned her when she was 5 years old, leaving her alone in a darkened apartment until CPS found her the next morning.
How old are linden trees supposed to be?
Aphi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:13:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if you put wood mulch on lawn?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-you-put-wood-mulch-on-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-you-put-wood-mulch-on-lawn.html</guid><description>What happens if you put wood mulch on lawn?
In heavy rains, water will pool atop the fabric, and float the wood mulch for a few inches to several feet. And you’re going to get weeds.
How long should I leave my artificial grass unrolled?
But after leaving the grass unrolled for 24 hours these ridges ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:07:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do oak trees have an invasive root system?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-have-an-invasive-root-system.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-have-an-invasive-root-system.html</guid><description>Do oak trees have an invasive root system?
Yes, They Are! While red oaks are not invasive—their roots sure are! To anchor themselves, these giants send out lateral roots that can span an area 4-7 times that of their crown. This is far greater than the average spread of tree roots, which is approxima...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:57:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is Aldrich Ames now?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-aldrich-ames-now.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-aldrich-ames-now.html</guid><description>Where is Aldrich Ames now?
He is serving a life sentence, without the possibility of parole, in the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Ames was formerly a 31-year CIA counterintelligence officer who committed espionage against the U.S. by spying for the Soviet U...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:57:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do beavers eat cypress trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-beavers-eat-cypress-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-beavers-eat-cypress-trees.html</guid><description>Do beavers eat cypress trees?
Despite the myth of beavers eating fish, Beavers are pure vegetarians, subsisting solely on woody and aquatic vegetation. They will eat fresh leaves, twigs, stems, and bark. Beavers will chew on any species of tree, but preferred species include alder, aspen, birch, cot...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:57:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to remove a 30 foot pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-30-foot-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-30-foot-pine-tree.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to remove a 30 foot pine tree?
The average cost to remove a tree is $700. For small trees up to 30 feet high you can expect to pay $250, for trees between 30 and 60 feet prices range from $300 to $700, and to cut down large trees over 60 feet costs between $700 and $1,800. Get ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:51:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat gall trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-gall-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-gall-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat gall trees?
How to Deal With Leaf Galls
The appearance of leaf galls is a jarring sight.
Leaf galls are a disturbing sight but are not usually as serious as they appear.
As unsightly as they are, the best thing to do is just let them be.
Dormant oil is a good general solution fo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:39:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my peace lily have brown patches?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-peace-lily-have-brown-patches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-peace-lily-have-brown-patches.html</guid><description>Why does my peace lily have brown patches?
Hear this out loudPauseBrown spots and streaks on the leaves indicate that your peace lily is receiving too much light. Direct exposure to high light intensity can lead to scorching of the leaves. The burnt areas would create brown spots. If your peace lily...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far apart do you plant giant Thuja?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-apart-do-you-plant-giant-thuja.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-apart-do-you-plant-giant-thuja.html</guid><description>How far apart do you plant giant Thuja?
Thuja ‘Green Giant’ Trees are great for creating a privacy fence or making a property line. Simply plant them 5 feet apart and you’ll quickly have a natural privacy fence. Thuja’s are great for zones: 5,6,7,8.
How quickly do Green Giant arborvitae grow?
3′ per...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:34:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What makes a midcentury home a mid century home?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-makes-a-midcentury-home-a-mid-century-home.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-makes-a-midcentury-home-a-mid-century-home.html</guid><description>What makes a midcentury home a mid century home?
Midcentury homes—built with simple materials and designed around open, flexible spaces with a strong connection to the outdoors—are highly sought after, but often need repairs and modern updates. To point, we’ve rounded up 50 best midcentury renovatio...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:31:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Black Hills spruce turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-black-hills-spruce-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-black-hills-spruce-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my Black Hills spruce turning yellow?
Lirula needle blight causes the inner needles of spruce trees to turn yellow then gray. Caused by the fungus Lirula macrospora. White spruce, including Black Hills spruce, is more likely to be damaged. Fungicides can be used to protect new needles from in...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:31:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a willow tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-willow-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-willow-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a willow tree to mature?
The weeping willow is a rapidly growing tree, which means it is capable of adding 24 inches or more to its height in a single growing season. It grows to a maximum height of 30 to 50 feet with an equal spread, giving it a rounded shape, and can reac...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there a warning letter for leaves without prior application?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-a-warning-letter-for-leaves-without-prior-application.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-a-warning-letter-for-leaves-without-prior-application.html</guid><description>Is there a warning letter for leaves without prior application?
Please help me in drafting a mail which is to warn the employees who take leaves without prior intimation and not following the rule for requesting and approval for leaves beforehand. Kindly find enclosed herewith the draft.
Why are the...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:26:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do maple trees have deep roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-have-deep-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-have-deep-roots.html</guid><description>Do maple trees have deep roots?
Most of the Maple trees have roots as deep as 12 to 18 inches from the soil surface and spreading up to a distance of 25 ft. As the tree grows in size, these roots sometimes come out of the surface.
Can maple tree roots damage foundation?
Answer: Tree roots can damage...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my eucalyptus trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-eucalyptus-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-eucalyptus-trees.html</guid><description>What is killing my eucalyptus trees?
Heart or trunk rot is a fungus that destroys the tree from the inside out. By the time the eucalyptus tree’s drooping branches are discovered, the tree is already dying. There is little to be done for eucalyptus tree diseases these fungi cause. Preventing the spr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can plants grow on landfills?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-plants-grow-on-landfills.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-plants-grow-on-landfills.html</guid><description>Can plants grow on landfills?
Landfill sites produce the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide as putrescible waste decays. Growing plants and trees on top of a landfill, a process known as “phytocapping” could reduce the production and release of these gases, according to Australian scientist...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do sycamores grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-sycamores-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-sycamores-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do sycamores grow?
2 feet per year
Mature Height/Spread: This tree grows 70 to 100 feet tall, 65 to 80 feet wide. It can reach 120 feet in height under ideal conditions. Growth Rate: It grows at a moderate to rapid rate (2 feet per year) and has a moderate to long life span.
How far do syca...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:16:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant cedar trees in pots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-cedar-trees-in-pots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-cedar-trees-in-pots.html</guid><description>Can you plant cedar trees in pots?
Emerald cedars (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) can definitely be grown in containers. Ensure the containers you’re considering are at least 50 cm (20 inches) wide by 50 cm deep, as emerald cedars grow a very dense and fibrous root system which will require that amou...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:14:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are English walnut trees valuable?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-english-walnut-trees-valuable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-english-walnut-trees-valuable.html</guid><description>Are English walnut trees valuable?
It is the most expensive and most sought after of the gun woods today. The English walnut tree is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 80-100 feet tall, and 5-6 feet in trunk diameter. The wood is highly marbled with beautiful mineral lines, and is highly prized...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:10:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Japanese maple dropping leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-dropping-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-dropping-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my Japanese maple dropping leaves?
Poor growing conditions, inadequate moisture and pest infestations can lead to leaf drop. Check the moisture level in the soil surrounding your Japanese elm tree. Although Japanese maples can withstand mild droughts, excessive dryness can cause your maple to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:09:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do oak trees add value to property?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-add-value-to-property.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-add-value-to-property.html</guid><description>Do oak trees add value to property?
A study of the 4,800 parcels surrounding an 8,300-acre nature reserve in the rapidly growing oak woodlands in Riverside County, Calif., determined that a decrease of 10 percent in the distance to the nearest stand of oak trees resulted in an increase of $4 million...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:07:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a large black cherry tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-large-black-cherry-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-large-black-cherry-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a large black cherry tree worth?
Growing black cherry trees for profitable cherry wood If you had a 30-foot tall, 3-foot wide Black Cherry sawlog to sell it would be worth well over $2,500.
How big do black cherry trees get?
between 60-90 feet tall
The wild black cherry tree (Prunus sero...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:47:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can my neighbors ask me to cut down a tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-my-neighbors-ask-me-to-cut-down-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-my-neighbors-ask-me-to-cut-down-a-tree.html</guid><description>Can my neighbors ask me to cut down a tree?
Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don’t like the way it looks, it’s up to you whether ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does burning your grass make it grow better?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-burning-your-grass-make-it-grow-better.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-burning-your-grass-make-it-grow-better.html</guid><description>Does burning your grass make it grow better?
Burning removes organic matter, dead leaves, blades of grass, and other natural material from resting on top of your grass. The sun will warm up the darkened, charred lawn quicker, increasing the soil temperature faster which will benefit your grass.
Will...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:35:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is there no blossom on my cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-there-no-blossom-on-my-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-there-no-blossom-on-my-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Why is there no blossom on my cherry tree?
Reasons why a flowering cherry tree may not blossom include a lack of sunlight, late damaging frosts or a warm winter as cherry trees need a certain amount of time in near freezing temperatures during their dormancy.
Why didn’t my cherry blossom tree bloom ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you shape a weeping willow tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-shape-a-weeping-willow-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-shape-a-weeping-willow-tree.html</guid><description>How do you shape a weeping willow tree?
Here are the steps in shaping a willow tree:
Remove any damaged or broken branches.
Choose a tall, upright stem at the top of the tree as a central leader, and remove competing stems.
Remove branches that grow up instead of out.
Remove crowded branches.
Ho...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:23:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill Pittosporum Undulatum?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-pittosporum-undulatum.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-pittosporum-undulatum.html</guid><description>How do you kill Pittosporum Undulatum?
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Glyphosate 360 g/L (Various products) Rate: 200 mL in 10 L of water.
Glyphosate 360 g/L (Various products) Rate: 1 part per 1.5 parts of water.
Picloram 44.7 g/kg + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L (Vigilant II ®) Comments: Cut stump application: Appl...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there real estate in the Okanagan Valley?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-real-estate-in-the-okanagan-valley.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-real-estate-in-the-okanagan-valley.html</guid><description>Is there real estate in the Okanagan Valley?
Those interested in puchasing Okanagan real estate will find an incredible amount of options on the market. Active listings include townhomes, suburban homes, luxury homes and even agricultural land and lots available for sale.
Is there a rent to own in t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:18:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is foam coming out of my tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-foam-coming-out-of-my-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-foam-coming-out-of-my-tree.html</guid><description>Why is foam coming out of my tree?
As the water flows down the trunk of the tree, its surface tension is altered, and that can create a foamy appearance. That foamy appearance should dissipate over time, and by the time the sun comes out, most of the foam may already be gone.
What kind of tree has w...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:11:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my avocado plant have white spots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-avocado-plant-have-white-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-avocado-plant-have-white-spots.html</guid><description>Why does my avocado plant have white spots?
Avocado powdery mildew is caused by a type of fungus called Oidium. The disease only affects the foliage of an avocado tree, not the fruit. However, if the infection goes untreated and becomes severe, it can weaken the tree. In general, powdery mildew is n...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:09:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is wrong with my arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-arborvitae.html</guid><description>What is wrong with my arborvitae?
Harsh Weather. Exposure to harsh conditions is one of the more common reasons arborvitae can turn brown, and heat isn’t the only culprit. Intense winds can also be a cause for brown arborvitae. If your tree is suffering from browning during the winter, harsh winds a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my white pine tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-white-pine-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-white-pine-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my white pine tree turning yellow?
Yellowing foliage often indicates root problems, usually overly wet soil. Most evergreens require well-drained soil, although arborvitae is an exception. Check the soil moisture around the tree. White pines can develop iron chlorosis (which shows as yellowed...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:01:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is bark coming off my maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</guid><description>Why is bark coming off my maple tree?
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 stress such as ca...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:48:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>