<?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>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:37:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Where was the last polar bear attack in North America?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-was-the-last-polar-bear-attack-in-north-america.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-was-the-last-polar-bear-attack-in-north-america.html</guid><description>Where was the last polar bear attack in North America?
A polar bear in Churchill, Canada. Fatal polar bear attacks occurred in Churchill in 1968 and 1983. Fatal bear attacks in North America have occurred in a variety of settings. There have been several in the bears’ wilderness habitats involving h...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:31:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you tell what kind of tree it is by the leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-tell-what-kind-of-tree-it-is-by-the-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-tell-what-kind-of-tree-it-is-by-the-leaves.html</guid><description>How do you tell what kind of tree it is by the leaves?
The shape of a leaf can also give clues when identifying broadleaf tree species. Common leaf identification shapes include ovate (egg shaped), lanceolate (long and narrow), deltoid (triangular), obicular (round) and cordate (heart shaped).
What ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:28:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my ginkgo tree losing leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ginkgo-tree-losing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ginkgo-tree-losing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my ginkgo tree losing leaves?
Ginkgos lose all their leaves at the same time because of the way their petioles—known as stems—work, according to the Chicago Tribune. As the weather gets colder, the petioles get what’s called scars to protect the tree from disease after the leaves fall. For mo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:27:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the tolerance for a stair riser?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-tolerance-for-a-stair-riser.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-tolerance-for-a-stair-riser.html</guid><description>What is the tolerance for a stair riser?
Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum.
What is the minimum stair width?
(1) Stairways serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall be not less in width than 44 inches. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:22:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</guid><description>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?
Pruning crepe myrtles in summer is not the optimal time of year to trim your trees, unless you wait until after they bloom. Floridata notes that some cultivars continue to bloom for as long as 120 days, making this tree or large shrub a popular landscape plant....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:15:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to cut down a 25 foot pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cut-down-a-25-foot-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-cut-down-a-25-foot-pine-tree.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to cut down a 25 foot pine tree?
Removing Trees – Cost Per Tree
Size
Height
Average cost
Small
Up to 15 ft.
$225 – $500
Medium
15 – 25 ft.
$500 – $900
Large
25 – 60 ft.
$900 – $2500
Extra Large
60 – 120 ft
$2500 – $4500
How much does it cost to remove a $50 foot pin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:13:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do landscapers do artificial turf?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-landscapers-do-artificial-turf.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-landscapers-do-artificial-turf.html</guid><description>Do landscapers do artificial turf?
Technically, artificial grass specialists or installers will have more experience installing artificial grass, but most will probably still be from a landscaping background. They’ll have more experience, as they dedicate most of their time to installing fake grass....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:11:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the best front mount snowblower for snow removal?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-front-mount-snowblower-for-snow-removal.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-front-mount-snowblower-for-snow-removal.html</guid><description>Which is the best front mount snowblower for snow removal?
FRONT MOUNT SNOWBLOWER Erskine® snowblowers have been proven for over 50 years by people who need to move snow fast after every snowfall or blizzard. This tough, dependable blower is built to go day after day. Features quick mount and dismou...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:10:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the best evergreen tree to hide a house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-evergreen-tree-to-hide-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-evergreen-tree-to-hide-a-house.html</guid><description>Which is the best evergreen tree to hide a house?
The Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is an exceptionally fast growing tree. Its pyramidal shape holds up rich and dense foliage that darkens in the winter months. Many homeowners choose this type of evergreen tree as a privacy screen to hide the neighbor...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:09:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</guid><description>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?
Like many magnolia trees, their root system is wide and stretches out horizontally as much as four times the width of the tree canopy. However, magnolia tree roots are not considered as invasive and potentially destructive as some root systems. But their lar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:04:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a pine tree to grow 100 feet?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pine-tree-to-grow-100-feet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pine-tree-to-grow-100-feet.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a pine tree to grow 100 feet?
Later on the maturity of pine trees finally, adult leaves or we can say needles grow from these scale leaves. It takes about 25-30 years for pine trees to reach its maturity but sometimes people leave them for 50 years to grow fully as older th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:02:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are outside water faucets standard size?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-outside-water-faucets-standard-size.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-outside-water-faucets-standard-size.html</guid><description>Are outside water faucets standard size?
The most common sizes are usually either ½ inch or ¾ inch. All that this size refers to is the diameter of the pipe. When deciding on the size of hose bib that’s right for you, it all comes down to how much pressure you need coming out of the faucet. The smal...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:57:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of pine trees grow in Florida?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-pine-trees-grow-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-pine-trees-grow-in-florida.html</guid><description>What kind of pine trees grow in Florida?
There are two types of sand pines that you can find in Florida, which include the Ocala sand pine and the Choctawhatchee sand pine. The main difference between the two is the cones: The Ocala stays more closed while the Choctawhatchee are open. The sand pine ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:46:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many house fires happen in a year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-house-fires-happen-in-a-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-house-fires-happen-in-a-year.html</guid><description>How many house fires happen in a year?
During this five-year period, US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 353,100 home structure fires per year. These fires caused an annual average of 2,620 civilian deaths; 11,030 civilian fire injuries; and $7.2 billion in direct property damag...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:45:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat citrus scabs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-citrus-scabs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-citrus-scabs.html</guid><description>How do you treat citrus scabs?
To fight citrus scab disease, spray the tree with a copper fungicide. ANSWER: This is citrus scab disease. To reduce occurrence this year, first remove all of the old fruit from the tree. Spray the tree before it blooms with a copper fungicide (Liquid Copper, Copper Fu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:44:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much of a tree can be topped?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-of-a-tree-can-be-topped.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-of-a-tree-can-be-topped.html</guid><description>How much of a tree can be topped?
It is highly suggested that only 20% or lesser of the tree’s canopy should be cut at once in order to avoid the tree from suffering.
Why trees should not be topped?
Unsafe Structure Topping causes the quick growth of dense, weak, upright branches called watersprouts...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:38:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high does Pittosporum grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-does-pittosporum-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-does-pittosporum-grow.html</guid><description>How high does Pittosporum grow?
15 feet tall
Also sometimes called mock orange, Pittosporum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall, the dense leaves and attractive white flowers are an excellent feature to a garden.
What is the tallest Pittosporum?
Lemonwood
Lemonwood – Pittosporum...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:20:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my aspen tree turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-aspen-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-aspen-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my aspen tree turning brown?
What’s leaf scorch? According to the Colorado University Extension, “Leaf scorch is caused by a tree or shrub’s inability to take up sufficient water to meet its needs under harsh summer weather conditions.”
Is aspen the same as birch?
Quaking Aspen...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:18:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you encourage vines to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-encourage-vines-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-encourage-vines-to-grow.html</guid><description>How do you encourage vines to grow?
To encourage bushy growth on young vines, pinch out the stems’ terminal buds. If you want just a few vertical stems, though (for a tracery of growth around a column, for example), don’t pinch. Instead, remove all but one or two long stems at the base.
What to use ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:15:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus grows on oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus grows on oak trees?
Armillaria
Armillaria is a parasitic, wood-rotting fungus, from a genus of over 30 species of fungi. It’s usually found in forests of trees made up of oaks, hickories, maples, and mixed conifers. It also infects many types of fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:02:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?
It is popular for its summer foliage in purple-green shades. In the fall the leaves turn brown, bronze or maroon before dropping off. In the springtime the leaf crown fills with yellow and maroon flowers. The Crimson King maple has a shallow root...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:01:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat fungal disease in fruit trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-fungal-disease-in-fruit-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-fungal-disease-in-fruit-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat fungal disease in fruit trees?
The best method to control and prevent this disease from damaging your trees is to spray fungicides for these fruit trees at regular intervals of two to three weeks during the period when disease pressure is the highest and the conditions are right for...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:58:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you politely say I need your help?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-politely-say-i-need-your-help.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-politely-say-i-need-your-help.html</guid><description>How do you politely say I need your help?
1️⃣2️⃣ Could someone help me, please?
Help – the simple scream for help.
Could/can/will you help me, please?
I need some assistance.
Could you give me a hand.
Could you lend me a hand.
Could you hold that.
I need your support.
Would you mind helping me?
Ca...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:56:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying evergreen tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-evergreen-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-evergreen-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying evergreen tree?
The following will help you manage needlecast:
Prune away dead branches, twigs, and infected areas of the tree.
Remove fallen foliage and destroy it (burn it).
Apply a fungicide to the tree after removing signs of the infection.
Deep water the tree once per ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:46:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I revive my hibiscus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-revive-my-hibiscus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-revive-my-hibiscus.html</guid><description>How do I revive my hibiscus?
To revive a dying hibiscus ensure the soil is moist rather then saturated, mist the leaves to increase humidity and ensure your hibiscus has at least 5 hours of sunlight. Once you have adjusted the conditions to suit the hibiscus, new growth should emerge in the Spring a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:40:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you kill Bermuda grass dormant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-kill-bermuda-grass-dormant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-kill-bermuda-grass-dormant.html</guid><description>Can you kill Bermuda grass dormant?
For best results, kill Bermuda grass in the winter, when it is dormant and weak. Mow the Bermuda grass as short as you can. This grass propagates by roots and runners, so collect the grass clippings in a plastic bag, knot it firmly and dispose of appropriately.
Wh...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:40:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus is on my apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-is-on-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-is-on-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus is on my apple tree?
Consult our Winter Moth page for more details. Canker is a fungal infection which enters tree wood at the site of existing damage, normally caused by bad pruning techniques although damage by woolly aphid (see above) can also allow the fungus to enter the tre...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:34:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What diseases affect mulberry trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-diseases-affect-mulberry-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-diseases-affect-mulberry-trees.html</guid><description>What diseases affect mulberry trees?
Diseases
Armillaria root rot.
Bacterial blight.
Bacterial leaf scorch (similar to Oleander leaf scorch)
Canker diseases. Nectria canker.
Wetwood or slime flux.
Wood decay.
What killed my mulberry tree?
Hear this out loudPauseBacterial blight on mulberry trees ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:33:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are some aesthetics questions?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-some-aesthetics-questions.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-some-aesthetics-questions.html</guid><description>What are some aesthetics questions?
Aestheticians ask questions like “What is a work of art?”, “What makes a work of art successful?”, “Why do we find certain things beautiful?”, “How can things of very different categories be considered equally beautiful?”, “Is there a connection between art and mo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:32:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?
Overwatering of flowering cherries can cause leaves to fall. Leaves falling off trees it is known as defoliation. Leaf fall can be natural, as it occurs with most deciduous trees in the fall, or can be due to fungal disease, bacterial disease and improp...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I keep squirrels and chipmunks out of my vegetable garden?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-keep-squirrels-and-chipmunks-out-of-my-vegetable-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-keep-squirrels-and-chipmunks-out-of-my-vegetable-garden.html</guid><description>How do I keep squirrels and chipmunks out of my vegetable garden?
The Best Ways to Stop Squirrels and Chipmunks from Destroying Your Plants
Understand Why Squirrels and Chipmunks Dig.
Apply Cayenne Pepper or Other Repellent.
Avoid Attracting Squirrels and Chipmunks as Much as Possible.
Protect B...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:21:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How should you prepare your containers for planting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-should-you-prepare-your-containers-for-planting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-should-you-prepare-your-containers-for-planting.html</guid><description>How should you prepare your containers for planting?
You still have a few steps to complete before your containers are ready for planting.
Do: Water them thoroughly. Use a slow, steady stream of water.
Do: Try using slightly warmed water.
Do not: Lightly dampen the soil.
Do not: Squirt a harsh s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:15:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my hibiscus plant wilting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-hibiscus-plant-wilting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-hibiscus-plant-wilting.html</guid><description>Why is my hibiscus plant wilting?
The most common reason why a hibiscus plant is going to start drooping is due to water issues. When a hibiscus isn’t being watered enough, it might start drooping as a sign that it needs water badly. You might not be using a proper watering schedule as things stand ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:13:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the first step to identifying a tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-first-step-to-identifying-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-first-step-to-identifying-a-tree.html</guid><description>What is the first step to identifying a tree?
The starting point for most people when identifying trees species is the leaves. There are three basic leaf types: needles, scales and broadleaf. Most evergreens have needles or scales, while most broadleaf trees are deciduous, meaning they drop their le...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:11:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my boxwoods turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-boxwoods-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-boxwoods-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my boxwoods turning brown?
Boxwood leaves can turn brown from the boxwood leafminer. The infested leaves will develop brown patches as the larvae grow and heavily infested leaves will defoliate in the late fall and early spring. Boxwood leafminer larvae feed on the inner tissue of boxwood le...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:09:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old is the oldest live tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-the-oldest-live-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-the-oldest-live-tree.html</guid><description>How old is the oldest live tree?
9550 years
World’s Oldest Living Tree — 9550 years old — Discovered In Sweden. Summary: The world’s oldest recorded tree is a 9,550 year old spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden.
Where’s the oldest tree in the world?
Individual trees with verified ages
Name
A...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:01:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you water a big ficus tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-water-a-big-ficus-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-water-a-big-ficus-tree.html</guid><description>How often should you water a big ficus tree?
Water only when the soil begins to dry out. Mist often, every day if possible. Wipe the dust from the leaves once a month with a damp rag. Like so many other tropical plants, ficus, like this variegated selection, prefers to be potbound, so repot it only ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:55:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should fig trees be pruned?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-fig-trees-be-pruned.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-fig-trees-be-pruned.html</guid><description>When should fig trees be pruned?
After a fig tree is established, the best time when to prune a fig tree will be in the dormant (winter) season when the tree is not growing. Begin your fig tree pruning by removing any branches that are not growing out from your selected fruiting wood, as well as any...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much gravel do you need for a driveway?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-gravel-do-you-need-for-a-driveway.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-gravel-do-you-need-for-a-driveway.html</guid><description>How much gravel do you need for a driveway?
This gravel calculator provides a rough guide to how much gravel you will need to cover a specific area (such as a driveway). The depth will depend on the size of the material as well as its intended use.
How big should a bag of gravel be?
Gravel Calcula...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of a yard full of moss?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yard-full-of-moss.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yard-full-of-moss.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of a yard full of moss?
Traditional ways of eliminating moss include spreading iron sulfate moss killer. 1﻿ You can also get rid of moss in your lawn by making it less acidic by adding lime to the soil. Or, you can use good old sweat equity and rake out the living moss from your l...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:29:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive a dying calamondin?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-calamondin.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-calamondin.html</guid><description>How do you revive a dying calamondin?
Let it dry Watering your plant less just before two/three months of blossom time works wonders. This induces blossoms in Calamondin plants. Do this until the plant’s leaves wither then resume watering. Do not let it die of underwatering.
How do you bring an oran...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:09:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the Wheel of Fortune in Persona?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-wheel-of-fortune-in-persona.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-wheel-of-fortune-in-persona.html</guid><description>What is the Wheel of Fortune in Persona?
The Fortune Arcana (運命, Unmei)?, also known formally as the Wheel of Fortune (運命の輪, Unmei no Wa)?, is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series. “The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed…
Who is the confidant of Fortune arcana Persona 5?
Persona 5. The...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:04:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat white fungus on palm trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-white-fungus-on-palm-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-white-fungus-on-palm-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat white fungus on palm trees?
In place of a fungicide, some home remedies are said to curb powdery mildew symptoms. DIY treatment isn’t always a surefire solution, but it’s worth a shot! Research suggests this. Mix 1 ½ tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon of...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:57:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a tree be saved if it splits?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-be-saved-if-it-splits.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-be-saved-if-it-splits.html</guid><description>Can a tree be saved if it splits?
How to Save a Split Tree. Minor splits on branches that are not hanging or otherwise deformed should heal on their own. If the split looks like a gash and is still connected to an unharmed branch, smooth the bark out to help the healing process. Think of these split...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:43:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When to cut down a tree on your property?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-cut-down-a-tree-on-your-property.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-cut-down-a-tree-on-your-property.html</guid><description>When to cut down a tree on your property?
If a tree robs you of the ability to do what you would like to on your property, then removing it might be the answer. But first, try to include it in your plans. The trunk can be incorporated into a deck or patio design. The effect of making an opening in a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:36:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of volunteer trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-volunteer-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-volunteer-trees.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of volunteer trees?
Digging up the small trees is a viable option. The application of a systemic, non-selective herbicide, such as glyphosate (Roundup), is another way to destroy volunteer trees. Glyphosate is most effective when applied to actively growing plants. Therefore, wait u...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:16:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you bring a dying evergreen tree back?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-bring-a-dying-evergreen-tree-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-bring-a-dying-evergreen-tree-back.html</guid><description>How do you bring a dying evergreen tree back?
The following will help you manage needlecast:
Prune away dead branches, twigs, and infected areas of the tree.
Remove fallen foliage and destroy it (burn it).
Apply a fungicide to the tree after removing signs of the infection.
Deep water the tree onc...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:14:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is responsible for garden drainage?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-garden-drainage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-garden-drainage.html</guid><description>Who is responsible for garden drainage?
Generally speaking, you’re usually responsible for drains inside the boundaries of your property, while the sewerage company is responsible for lateral drains, which are usually outside of property boundaries, and sewers. Although most sewers are now publicly ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:11:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does cutting grass encourage new growth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-cutting-grass-encourage-new-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-cutting-grass-encourage-new-growth.html</guid><description>Does cutting grass encourage new growth?
Mowing is the key to a healthy lawn – each cut encourages the grass to grow more thickly, creating a luxuriant look. It also blocks out weeds and makes the grass more hard-wearing. Cutting the grass can take up quite a lot of time in the growing season, so it...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:04:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to buy 50 acres of land?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-buy-50-acres-of-land.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-buy-50-acres-of-land.html</guid><description>Is it possible to buy 50 acres of land?
And, if you can be patient instead of requiring instant gratification. There is no more $50-an-acre land; unless you count some of the inaccessible and unusable properties that are sometimes available in blocks of 10,000 acres or more; and even these propertie...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my weeping willow look dead?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-weeping-willow-look-dead.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-weeping-willow-look-dead.html</guid><description>Why does my weeping willow look dead?
How do you know when a weeping willow is dying? Look for signs of decay and uprooting at the base of the tree, where the trunk rises from the ground. Soft, rotting wood and an abundance of bored insect holes around the base signals a dead weeping willow tree.
Wh...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:58:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When can you shape a spruce tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-can-you-shape-a-spruce-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-can-you-shape-a-spruce-tree.html</guid><description>When can you shape a spruce tree?
An excellent time to prune spruce and fir is late winter when they are still dormant. Spruce and fir possess side or lateral buds. The pruning cut should be just above a side bud or branch. Pines are pruned in early June to early July when the new growth is in the “...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:56:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for Nellie Stevens holly to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-nellie-stevens-holly-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-nellie-stevens-holly-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for Nellie Stevens holly to mature?
Hear this out loudPauseStevens holly. How fast does Nellie Stevens holly grow? Nellie Stevens holly can grow up to three feet in one year.
How can you tell the age of a Holly tree?
Trunk circumference is the preferred method for measuring the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:55:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you kill grass by covering it with plastic?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-kill-grass-by-covering-it-with-plastic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-kill-grass-by-covering-it-with-plastic.html</guid><description>Can you kill grass by covering it with plastic?
Setting up to solarize: After the lawn is mowed short, water thoroughly to saturate the soil one to two feet deep, then cover the lawn in clear plastic. This will kill all the grass, weeds, and other vegetation.
Will covering weeds with plastic kill th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:49:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the law on boundary hedges?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-law-on-boundary-hedges.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-law-on-boundary-hedges.html</guid><description>What is the law on boundary hedges?
You are permitted to trim back any branches or roots that encroach the boundary line onto your property, whether manually or by using a petrol or battery hedge trimmer; however if you cut back any further and go over the boundary line, legally you could be taken t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:44:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the outside parts of a house called?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-outside-parts-of-a-house-called.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-outside-parts-of-a-house-called.html</guid><description>What are the outside parts of a house called?
Siding is the term for the exterior walls of the home. The most common types are vinyl, aluminum, and brick.
What is the front of house called?
ːd/ ( listen)) is generally one exterior side of a building, usually the front. It is a foreign loan word from...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:44:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What part of the tree is the trunk?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-part-of-the-tree-is-the-trunk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-part-of-the-tree-is-the-trunk.html</guid><description>What part of the tree is the trunk?
The trunk is the part of a tree that connects the leafy crown with its roots. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are then transported up the tree trunk in cells that act much like pipes.
What is the outer covering of a tree trunk called?
a) Bark...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:37:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the largest oak tree in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-oak-tree-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-oak-tree-in-texas.html</guid><description>Where is the largest oak tree in Texas?
Goose Island Oak
Goose Island Oak. On the Texas gulf coast, protected from man but not from the elements of nature, is one of the largest live oak trees in Texas. In the 1960s, it was recognized by the organization American Forests as the largest live oak in t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:33:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a bromeliad plant get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-bromeliad-plant-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-bromeliad-plant-get.html</guid><description>How big does a bromeliad plant get?
18 inches tall
They can grow to 18 inches tall or so but will stay smaller if grown in a small container.
How do you care for a bromeliad plant?
Following a few simple steps can keep you enjoying bromeliads, both indoors and out, for several seasons.
Provide br...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:26:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is digging small holes around my foundation?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-digging-small-holes-around-my-foundation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-digging-small-holes-around-my-foundation.html</guid><description>What is digging small holes around my foundation?
Mice, voles, moles, chipmunks, ground squirrels, woodchucks, and other tunneling creatures are doing what comes naturally to stay safe and warm.
Can you dig next to house foundation?
As long as your foundation is structurally secure, you can dig righ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:26:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What should be included in a drainage easement?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</guid><description>What should be included in a drainage easement?
The drainage easement may include a culvert or drain which feeds into a drainage system or the easement may simply state that runoff needs to be allowed to flow freely over an area of the property.
How many easements are there in South Australia?
Easem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:24:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do maple trees root deep?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-root-deep.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-root-deep.html</guid><description>Do maple trees root deep?
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.
Do maple trees have deep or shallow roots?
How Deep Do Maple Tree Roots Go?...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:21:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the easiest way to identify poison sumac?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-identify-poison-sumac.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-identify-poison-sumac.html</guid><description>What is the easiest way to identify poison sumac?
Poison sumac has clusters of white or light-green berries that sag downward on its branches, while the red berries of harmless sumac sit upright. Also, each stem on the poison sumac plant has a cluster of leaflets with smooth edges, while harmless su...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:19:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim trees anytime of the year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-trees-anytime-of-the-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-trees-anytime-of-the-year.html</guid><description>Can you trim trees anytime of the year?
There isn’t a single best time for pruning. Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees and shrubs because they are dormant and it is easier to see what needs to be pruned. Late-winter pruning promotes fast regrowth in spring. Prune anytime: suckers; w...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:18:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix a muddy driveway with gravel?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-a-muddy-driveway-with-gravel.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-a-muddy-driveway-with-gravel.html</guid><description>How do you fix a muddy driveway with gravel?
If you have a low spot that’s holding water, a quick fix is to fill the low spot with large crushed rock and then place a layer of smaller gravel on top, says Morrison Gravel. The best type of gravel for a muddy driveway that will fill in the muddy spots ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:17:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if an emerald arborvitae is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-an-emerald-arborvitae-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-an-emerald-arborvitae-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know if an emerald arborvitae is dying?
Here are a few ways to tell if your arborvitae is dying.
1 – The Bark Turns Brittle and Brown and Starts Cracking.
2 – Lack of Healthy Leaves.
3 – Excessive Amounts of Deadwood.
4 – Fungus and Pests.
5 – Foot Damage.
6 – Scratch Test.
How lon...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:15:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to use for pulling weeds?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-use-for-pulling-weeds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-use-for-pulling-weeds.html</guid><description>What to use for pulling weeds?
To remove weeds between beneficial plants, try an angled hand hoe like the Nejiri Gama Hoe (also available on Amazon), which features a sharp point for getting into tight spots. Hand shovels can be used to dig out large weed roots.
What’s the best way to pull weeds wit...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:10:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens when mouse poison gets wet?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-when-mouse-poison-gets-wet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-when-mouse-poison-gets-wet.html</guid><description>What happens when mouse poison gets wet?
“When this chemical comes in contact with water, it creates phosphine gas, which is highly poisonous and can cause pulmonary edema and respiratory failure.” Pulmonary edema occurs when fluid collects around the lungs and makes it difficult or impossible to br...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:10:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?
Leaf drop of ash trees at this time of year (mid-late May) is usually caused by a fungal disease called ash anthracnose. The problem occurs on susceptible ash species (especially green ash) in extended periods of cool, moist weather. This early infection may kil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:04:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</guid><description>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?
Dogwood tree transplanting should be done when they are dormant. This would be when the leaves have dropped and before bud break. Provided your soil is workable, this could be in the middle of winter, but northern gardeners will have to wait until early spring.
Can I...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:01:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is my pear tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-pear-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-pear-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Is my pear tree dying?
It sounds as though your pear tree has fire blight, a bacterial disease that can infect trees during bloom or during the growing season. Symptoms include brown or black leaves that cling on the tree. The tips of branches often curl into a shepherd’s crook. In severe cases, the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:51:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my blue spruce dying at the bottom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-blue-spruce-dying-at-the-bottom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-blue-spruce-dying-at-the-bottom.html</guid><description>Why is my blue spruce dying at the bottom?
When entire lower branches on a spruce have died, the problem is more likely to be cytospora canker, Yiesla said. This fungus lives under the bark and destroys the vessels that carry water and nutrients, so the whole branch dries out and dies.
Why is my spr...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:47:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it easy to build a pergola?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-easy-to-build-a-pergola.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-easy-to-build-a-pergola.html</guid><description>Is it easy to build a pergola?
Building a pergola can be a simple to challenging building project depending on what plan you pick so make sure you know your skill level before starting. All the free pergola plans include building instructions, lists of tools and materials that you’ll need, diagrams,...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:47:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my honey locust tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-honey-locust-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-honey-locust-tree.html</guid><description>What is eating my honey locust tree?
Quick facts. Honeylocust plant bugs feed on honeylocust trees. Varieties of honeylocust with yellow leaves are more attractive to honeylocust plant bugs than the ones with green leaves. Young, recently transplanted trees are more susceptible to damage.
What bug k...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:44:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix grass burns from dog urine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-grass-burns-from-dog-urine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-grass-burns-from-dog-urine.html</guid><description>How do you fix grass burns from dog urine?
Here are Thea’s three steps to ridding your lawn of “burn” spots:
Rake the patchy areas to remove as much dead grass as possible.
Apply a layer of extra-fine ground limestone. Water the area to help the limestone absorb, then let it sit for a week.
Cover t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:36:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the best containers for roses?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-best-containers-for-roses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-best-containers-for-roses.html</guid><description>What are the best containers for roses?
Tall containers are a good choice for patio roses since rose roots grow deep. If your container doesn’t have drainage holes, make a few in the bottom. Place a small piece of window screen or mesh, or a few pieces of broken pottery, over the holes, so the soil ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:26:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does an Arizona ash tree live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-an-arizona-ash-tree-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-an-arizona-ash-tree-live.html</guid><description>How long does an Arizona ash tree live?
Arizona ash ( Fraximus velutina) is an upright, stately tree with a rounded canopy of deep green leaves. It is relatively short-lived, but may survive 50 years with proper care.
What kind of disease does an Arizona ash tree get?
Arizona ash is prone to fungal ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:18:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify a tomato plant by its leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-a-tomato-plant-by-its-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-a-tomato-plant-by-its-leaves.html</guid><description>How do I identify a tomato plant by its leaves?
Look at the leaves and notice the serrated, or wavy and pointed, edging along the entire leaf. Tomato leaves are compound with multiple leaflets growing along a common stem, called a rachis. Touch the leaf and feel a slight fuzziness, which is caused b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:05:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much space does a pine tree need to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-space-does-a-pine-tree-need-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-space-does-a-pine-tree-need-to-grow.html</guid><description>How much space does a pine tree need to grow?
In general, most evergreen conifers, including pines, grow best if spaced between 6 and 12 feet apart. Trees spaced less than 6 feet apart will probably require thinning. Trees spaced further than 12 feet apart will require more effort in weed control.
W...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:03:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pepper trees have shallow roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pepper-trees-have-shallow-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pepper-trees-have-shallow-roots.html</guid><description>Do pepper trees have shallow roots?
The California pepper tree has roots that go everywhere and anywhere in search of water and nutrients, making it drought-tolerant but problematic. Its surface roots make it impossible to grow anything under the tree and the roots’ aggressive qualities break paveme...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:56:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean when my lemon tree leaves curling?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-it-mean-when-my-lemon-tree-leaves-curling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-it-mean-when-my-lemon-tree-leaves-curling.html</guid><description>What does it mean when my lemon tree leaves curling?
drought stress
Curling leaves on your lemon tree indicates drought stress due to under watering, excess wind, and low humidity which causes the leaves to curl to conserve moisture. Aphids feed on the sap of young emerging leaves which cause them t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:55:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you prevent cherry and pear slugs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prevent-cherry-and-pear-slugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prevent-cherry-and-pear-slugs.html</guid><description>How do you prevent cherry and pear slugs?
What to Do
Blast them off the leaves with a strong jet of water and then band the tree with a low environmental impact horticultural glue.
Make a deterrent spray by collecting and squashing slugs and placing in a bucket of boiling water.
When should pear t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:54:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should peach trees be watered?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-peach-trees-be-watered.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-peach-trees-be-watered.html</guid><description>How often should peach trees be watered?
On average, mature peach trees require at least 36 inches of water per year. The University of California says that in the summer growing season, peach trees in mild climates need either daily drip irrigation or a major sprinkler spraying every three weeks.
H...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:39:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old is an avocado tree when it starts producing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-an-avocado-tree-when-it-starts-producing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-an-avocado-tree-when-it-starts-producing.html</guid><description>How old is an avocado tree when it starts producing?
If you have purchased and planted a tree, you can probably expect to see your first fruit three to four years after planting. If you are growing from a seed, it can take anywhere from five to 13 years before the tree is mature enough to set fruit....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:34:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pill bugs come out in the rain?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pill-bugs-come-out-in-the-rain.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pill-bugs-come-out-in-the-rain.html</guid><description>Do pill bugs come out in the rain?
Pillbugs are the other big one that can venture inside when we have heavy rains. Sowbugs and pillbugs are crustaceans (related to crabs, crayfish and lobsters). They require moist environments and usually die quickly when they move indoors due to lack of moisture.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:33:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do fruitless mulberry trees get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-fruitless-mulberry-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-fruitless-mulberry-trees-get.html</guid><description>How tall do fruitless mulberry trees get?
20-60 feet tall
They can grow 20-60 feet tall. These trees like the heat, tolerate alkaline soils, and are resistant to Texas root rot. Fruitless mulberry trees can take some drought once established, but do grow faster with regular watering and fertilizing....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:29:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you do with an overgrown ficus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-do-with-an-overgrown-ficus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-do-with-an-overgrown-ficus.html</guid><description>What do you do with an overgrown ficus?
Take the ficus out of its pot. Cut back the roots by a third, knock off some of the soil, replace in same pot, add fresh soil. Take off a third to one half of the plant growth. Just trim back to nodes on each stem and take off what looks out of place.
How do I...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:28:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if soil is too compact?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-soil-is-too-compact.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-soil-is-too-compact.html</guid><description>What happens if soil is too compact?
Roots must work harder to grow into soil, which means that there will be less roots, which means that the plant takes up fewer nutrients and water. All this translates to poor plant growth. Beyond this, when soil is too compact, it can make it difficult for water...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:28:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will small tree roots grow back?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-small-tree-roots-grow-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-small-tree-roots-grow-back.html</guid><description>Will small tree roots grow back?
If a tree doesn’t produce root sprouts, then it’s unlikely it’ll regrow. Instead, the roots will eventually decompose. Trees like pines, oaks, and maples do not grow back from roots. Conversely, some tree species aggressively sprout from the roots even after the tree...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:28:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does mango tree help us?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-mango-tree-help-us.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-mango-tree-help-us.html</guid><description>How does mango tree help us?
Health benefits of the mango tree
Prevents anemia: Mango is rich in iron.
Improves digestion: Disorders of the digestive system are a major cause of poor health.
Helps gain weight: Many individuals find it hard to gain weight.
Boosts immunity: Apart from vitamin C, m...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:23:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I rake up maple seeds?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-rake-up-maple-seeds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-rake-up-maple-seeds.html</guid><description>Should I rake up maple seeds?
The best way to pick up maple seeds is using rake, according to Cooperative Extension System. Using herbicides like glyphosate can also help after the seeds have begun to grow but be sure to avoid hitting any other plants with it, as it will kill them as well.
Can you s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:23:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What grass grows best in Alamogordo NM?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-grass-grows-best-in-alamogordo-nm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-grass-grows-best-in-alamogordo-nm.html</guid><description>What grass grows best in Alamogordo NM?
Due to its heat and drought tolerance, tall fescue is a good general-purpose turfgrass for New Mexico. It is a tall-growing, coarse- to medium-textured, bunch-type turfgrass that can be established by seed or sod. Tall fescue resists heavy wear and high temper...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:18:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it better to live in Palm Springs or Palm Desert?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-better-to-live-in-palm-springs-or-palm-desert.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-better-to-live-in-palm-springs-or-palm-desert.html</guid><description>Is it better to live in Palm Springs or Palm Desert?
Palm Springs is more tourist-oriented, so if it’s your first time to the desert, it might be best to stay in Palm Springs vs Palm Desert. With tons of trendy boutique hotels and restaurants, a few lively bars and entertainment, it has a faster pac...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:18:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep moles from digging holes in your yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-moles-from-digging-holes-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-moles-from-digging-holes-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>How do you keep moles from digging holes in your yard?
Moles and gophers can damage your lawn and garden. Control them humanely by eliminating their food source, spraying with liquid repellents, scattering repellent granules, using barriers and/or digging trenches lined with wire mesh or hardware cl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:14:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do junipers rejuvenate?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-junipers-rejuvenate.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-junipers-rejuvenate.html</guid><description>Do junipers rejuvenate?
Thank you for contacting the Toronto Master Gardeners with your inquiry concerning your overgrown Juniper. Proper pruning can renew or rejuvenate overgrown, deciduous shrubs. If Junipers are cut back past the living green growth, into the old wood they will not come back.
Can...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:08:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the Asian longhorned beetle located?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-asian-longhorned-beetle-located.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-asian-longhorned-beetle-located.html</guid><description>Where is the Asian longhorned beetle located?
Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis Habitat: This beetle is native to China, Japan, Korea, and the Isle of Hainan and an accidental immigrant in North America. Adults are drawn to recently felled, stressed, or apparently healthy hardwood tr...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:58:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Pittosporum deep rooted?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-pittosporum-deep-rooted.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-pittosporum-deep-rooted.html</guid><description>Are Pittosporum deep rooted?
Most of the plants in the genus Pittosporum are easily propagated from seed, but germination may be slow. Kōhūhū is a relatively fast growing plant growing from 0.5 metres to 3 metres within five years. The root system is shallow and spread out.
How long do Pittosporum t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:58:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of wood boring bumble bees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-wood-boring-bumble-bees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-wood-boring-bumble-bees.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of wood boring bumble bees?
If you have an active carpenter bee infestation, follow these guidelines to exterminate them.
Spray a residual insecticide in the areas where the bees are active.
Apply Residual Insecticide Dust in Carpenter Bee holes and galleries with a duster.
Plu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:46:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the East County of San Diego?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-east-county-of-san-diego.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-east-county-of-san-diego.html</guid><description>Which is the East County of San Diego?
East County is an expansive region, encompassing more than three quarters of San Diego County. The area can be accessed by heading east on Interstate 8, and California highways 94 and 52, 78 and 76.
Are there webcams in East County San Diego?
Here are some hand...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:46:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know when a walnut tree is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-when-a-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-when-a-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know when a walnut tree is dying?
Walnut bark is normally shaggy and rough, but if you can pull it away with your fingers, the tree is dying or dead. If the bark is peeled all the way around the trunk, it’s definitely dead. If the tree’s cambium layer is exposed, it cannot pull water and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:45:25 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>