<?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, 27 May 2026 17:52:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>How do you get rid of black spots on hydrangeas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-spots-on-hydrangeas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-spots-on-hydrangeas.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of black spots on hydrangeas?
Hear this out loudPauseFill a spray bottle with 1 pint of tepid water and 1/2 tablespoon neem oil and mix well. Spray the stems and tops and bottoms of the leaves of the hydrangeas and discard the solution, as it breaks down within hours after mixing....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:51:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there scrub oaks in Florida?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-scrub-oaks-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-scrub-oaks-in-florida.html</guid><description>Are there scrub oaks in Florida?
Florida scrubs typically are dominated by one or more of four oak species. These oaks are not trees, but shrubs, rarely exceeding 8′ in height. Structurally, the scrub oaks look similar, but can be identified by their leaves.
Are there live oaks in south Florida?
The...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:43:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for Yoshino cherry to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-yoshino-cherry-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-yoshino-cherry-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for Yoshino cherry to grow?
How fast do they grow? Yoshino cherry trees grow at a rate of roughly 1-2 feet per year.
How tall do Yoshino cherry trees get?
50′
The Yoshino cherry grows to a height of 40–50′ and a spread of 25–40′ at maturity.
How tall is a 15 gallon cherry tre...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:41:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do sweetgum trees grow in Massachusetts?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-sweetgum-trees-grow-in-massachusetts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-sweetgum-trees-grow-in-massachusetts.html</guid><description>Do sweetgum trees grow in Massachusetts?
Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) in Boston Hopkinton Chelmsford Hingham Middleborough Massachusetts MA at Weston Nurseries. Sweet Gum has forest green foliage throughout the season. Sweet Gum is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a shapely o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:41:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my pine tree have no needles?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-pine-tree-have-no-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-pine-tree-have-no-needles.html</guid><description>Why does my pine tree have no needles?
The culprit is probably some type of disease or insect. So, if one-third to one-fourth of the needles on the inner parts of your evergreen tree are falling off, it is probably just a normal sign of aging. Just rake up the dead needles, or better yet, leave them...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What fungus attacks oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-fungus-attacks-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-fungus-attacks-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What fungus attacks oak trees?
Hypoxalon canker is an opportunistic fungus that may attack any type of oak tree that is stressed or weakened from disease, environmental or other factors. It spreads by spores from diseased to healthy trees. Infection causes dead lesions on limbs, branches, or trunks ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:39:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of recurring mushrooms in my lawn?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-recurring-mushrooms-in-my-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-recurring-mushrooms-in-my-lawn.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of recurring mushrooms in my lawn?
Remove excess thatch and aerate the soil to improve water penetration and air movement. Apply nitrogen fertilizer as recommended for your lawn type to help the lawn grow better and to speed up the decomposition of grass and tree leaf clippings and ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:36:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my evergreens losing their needles?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-evergreens-losing-their-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-evergreens-losing-their-needles.html</guid><description>Why are my evergreens losing their needles?
Browning or wilting foliage (and subsequent foliage or needle drop) on both deciduous and evergreen tree species can be caused by excessive heat, drought, and water stress. You may find this stress-caused damage throughout the tree but it’s usually found a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:35:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Black Hills spruce to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-black-hills-spruce-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-black-hills-spruce-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Black Hills spruce to grow?
Black Hills Spruce grows steadily into a dense, symmetrical cone-shaped tree. In 10 years it will be close to 10 feet tall, and it will reach 20 to 25 feet in height, with a spread of around 10 feet. Over time it may reach as much as 40 feet, a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:34:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a blow fly get to be?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-blow-fly-get-to-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-blow-fly-get-to-be.html</guid><description>How big does a blow fly get to be?
Blow flies are the name given to a number of fly species in the family Calliphoridae that feed off of decaying organic matter. Their coloration can range from green and blue to black and bronze, though their bodies are commonly shiny and metallic in appearance. Siz...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:26:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I cut dead branches off my weeping willow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-cut-dead-branches-off-my-weeping-willow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-cut-dead-branches-off-my-weeping-willow.html</guid><description>Should I cut dead branches off my weeping willow?
Do not cut back a weeping willow’s strong horizontal branches. Trim off any branches that are split or damaged with a pruning saw. Make the cut just below the break. If you see any dead wood, trim back the limbs until only living tissue remains.
How ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:26:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my grape vines turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-grape-vines-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-grape-vines-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my grape vines turning black?
Black rot, caused by the fungus Guignardia bidwellii, is a serious disease of cultivated and wild grapes. The disease is most destructive in warm, wet seasons. It attacks all green parts of the vine – leaves, shoots, leaf and fruit stems, tendrils, and fruit. Co...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:26:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does a full grown blue spruce cost?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-full-grown-blue-spruce-cost.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-full-grown-blue-spruce-cost.html</guid><description>How much does a full grown blue spruce cost?
Colorado Blue Spruce – Installed
Height in feet
Price each
Minimum order
5 – 6
$159.95 each
10 trees
6 – 7
$179.95 each
10 trees
7 – 8
$199.95 each
10 trees
What is the fastest-growing blue spruce?
The fastest-growing spruce tree, according to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:06:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my tree have small holes?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-tree-have-small-holes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-tree-have-small-holes.html</guid><description>Why does my tree have small holes?
Common causes of holes in trees include wood boring insects and birds. These may be either entry holes caused by adult beetles entering the tree to lay eggs or exit holes created when mature beetles or moths emerge following pupation. Bark beetles are very small, o...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:06:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does neem oil treat fire blight?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-neem-oil-treat-fire-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-neem-oil-treat-fire-blight.html</guid><description>Does neem oil treat fire blight?
Neem oil can kill fire blight, a bacterial disease that causes the leaves of plants to wilt and appear as though they have been burned. To prevent fire blight, you must spray trees while dormant.
What does fire blight look like in pear trees?
A A serious and potentia...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:02:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are ash trees recovering?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-ash-trees-recovering.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-ash-trees-recovering.html</guid><description>Are ash trees recovering?
Hear this out loudPauseSummary: ‘Lingering ash. ‘ That’s what the US Forest Service calls the relatively few green and white ash trees that survive the emerald ash borer onslaught. Those trees do not survive by accident, and that may save the species, according to researche...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:59:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you plant a row of arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-row-of-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-row-of-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you plant a row of arborvitae?
How to Plant Arborvitae
Dig the planting hole 2 to 3 times as wide and as deep as the root ball.
Loosen some of the roots in the root ball.
Plant the arborvitae in the hole so that the top edge of the root ball is level with the top of the hole.
Back-fill with ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:59:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat brown spots on Ligustrum?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-brown-spots-on-ligustrum.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-brown-spots-on-ligustrum.html</guid><description>How do you treat brown spots on Ligustrum?
The best control is to spot-kill this weed and nearby turf with Roundup or similar nonselective herbicide that allows resodding shortly after use. It’s also best to remove the debris when the affected sections decline, and then wait a few weeks for more Ber...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:45:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a willow oak to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-willow-oak-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-willow-oak-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a willow oak to grow?
2 years
long, simple and entire. Willow oaks produce small acorns of ½ to 1 inch (1-3 cm.) in length. It takes 2 years for these to mature, which is a unique bit of willow oak tree information.
How do you identify a willow oak?
Comments: Willow Oak is ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:43:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my orchid growing fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-orchid-growing-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-orchid-growing-fungus.html</guid><description>Why is my orchid growing fungus?
Fungi often enters the orchid through damage on a leaf or the stem. If left unchecked, a fungus can spread down to the roots. The appearance of a white substance on top of the orchid’s potting media can mean several things. It can mean it has been overwatered or it d...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:41:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow orange trees in Houston?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-orange-trees-in-houston.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-orange-trees-in-houston.html</guid><description>Can you grow orange trees in Houston?
Q: Can you grow citrus trees in Houston? A: You can grow all types of citrus trees in the Houston area. The reason for this is the climate of the area and relatively warm winter temperatures that almost never drop below 40° F.
Do orange trees grow good in Texas?...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:37:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the top of my spruce tree Brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-top-of-my-spruce-tree-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-top-of-my-spruce-tree-brown.html</guid><description>Why is the top of my spruce tree Brown?
Pesky Pests White Pine Weevils can cause the tops of spruce to turn brown. They lay their eggs in the branches in the spring and the hatched beetles start feeding on them, cutting off water flow.
Why is the top of my evergreen tree turning brown?
According to ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:33:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get vines off vinyl siding?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-vines-off-vinyl-siding.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-vines-off-vinyl-siding.html</guid><description>How do you get vines off vinyl siding?
Trisodium phosphate — also called TSP — is another option for cleaning vine residue from exterior walls such as vinyl and aluminum siding. To create the mixture, dilute 1/3 cup of TSP with 1 gallon of water.
How do you remove ivy remnants?
Brush the wall vigoro...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:33:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a lemon tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-lemon-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-lemon-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a lemon tree worth?
A young lemon tree generally costs at least $40, whereas young lime and orange tree prices start at about $45 and $53, respectively. Hardier varieties of these trees often cost more.
How old is a mature lemon tree?
If your lemon tree is planted outdoors, when it first...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:33:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What oak is the strongest?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-is-the-strongest.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-is-the-strongest.html</guid><description>What oak is the strongest?
Common red oak has a Janka hardness of 1220 lbf, meaning it takes 1220 pounds of force to drive the steel ball halfway into the wood. For reference, soft balsa wood requires only 67 lbf and the hardest wood in the world, Australian Buloke, has a Janka hardness of 5060 lbf....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:31:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you have a juniper bonsai indoors?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-have-a-juniper-bonsai-indoors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-have-a-juniper-bonsai-indoors.html</guid><description>Can you have a juniper bonsai indoors?
Juniper bonsai trees should not be kept indoors. A juniper tree is an outdoor plant that should have full sun exposure in the warmer months. During the winter, when the temperature drops below 20 degrees F, it’s best to protect your bonsai by storing it in an u...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:29:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big are the branches of a cottonwood tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-are-the-branches-of-a-cottonwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-are-the-branches-of-a-cottonwood-tree.html</guid><description>How big are the branches of a cottonwood tree?
Cottonwood trees are also large shade trees and their sprawling branches have a spread of up to 113 ft. (34 m). Being a species of a poplar tree, cottonwoods are also related to aspens.
Why are cottonwood trees important to North America?
The fast growt...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:28:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the construction industry dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-construction-industry-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-construction-industry-dying.html</guid><description>Is the construction industry dying?
The Construction Industry is dying out. ? Covid-19 crisis growing Сhallenges and Opportunities.
Is the construction industry booming?
While we may not see a completely booming construction industry until 2022, the United States is going to see a significant increa...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:21:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does a tulip poplar tree grow in a year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-tulip-poplar-tree-grow-in-a-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-tulip-poplar-tree-grow-in-a-year.html</guid><description>How much does a tulip poplar tree grow in a year?
This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24″ per year.
How long does a tulip poplar tree take to grow?
Tulip poplars can zoom up to 20 feet tall and almost as wide in less than 10 years, ultimately ending up around 70-80 fee...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:18:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will mimosa trees grow in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-mimosa-trees-grow-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-mimosa-trees-grow-in-texas.html</guid><description>Will mimosa trees grow in Texas?
Native to Asia, mimosa is planted throughout much of Texas, escaping and naturalizing in abandoned lots, fencerows, and fields in the eastern third of the state.
How fast does mimosa tree grow?
Gaining up to three feet of growth annually, mimosa trees are incredibly ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:11:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will frost hurt mature pears on the tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-frost-hurt-mature-pears-on-the-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-frost-hurt-mature-pears-on-the-tree.html</guid><description>Will frost hurt mature pears on the tree?
Fruit trees are generally less tolerant to freezing temperatures as their flowers mature. And those classified as pome fruits, like apples and pears, can usually tolerate lower temperatures than stone fruits like peaches and plums.
What fruit trees can handl...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop leaf miners on citrus trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-leaf-miners-on-citrus-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-leaf-miners-on-citrus-trees.html</guid><description>How do you stop leaf miners on citrus trees?
Spray with horticultural oil to deter the moth from laying new eggs. The oil won’t kill the larvae which is why it’s important to remove any infested growth. Spray first thing in the morning to avoid spraying beneficial insects which are less active at th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:53:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does sycamore anthracnose look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-sycamore-anthracnose-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-sycamore-anthracnose-look-like.html</guid><description>What does sycamore anthracnose look like?
Signs and Symptoms of Sycamore Anthracnose Leaf blight or defoliation early in the summer. Twisted or gnarled branches or twigs. Formations of dead or dying twigs and small branches called witches brooms. Lesions on leaves that are black or brown in color.
D...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:44:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When did the first eyes appear?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-did-the-first-eyes-appear.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-did-the-first-eyes-appear.html</guid><description>When did the first eyes appear?
about 541 million years ago
The first eyes appeared about 541 million years ago – at the very beginning of the Cambrian period when complex multicellular life really took off – in a group of now extinct animals called trilobites which looked a bit like large marine wo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:44:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the spruce trees dying in Alaska?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-spruce-trees-dying-in-alaska.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-spruce-trees-dying-in-alaska.html</guid><description>Why are the spruce trees dying in Alaska?
Severe disruption in phloem tissue, such as through a high number of beetles feeding, starves the tree and can cause tree death. As a natural part of Alaska’s forest ecosystems, the native spruce beetles have a history of instigating large spruce die-off eve...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:41:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a hickory tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hickory-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hickory-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a hickory tree?
200 years
Shagbark hickories reach maturity and start producing seeds at around 40 years old. The average lifespan is 200 years, but some longer-lived shagbarks can continue to produce seeds until age 300. Shagbark hickories are stable.
Is hickory a slow growi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:40:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best way to control sooty mould disease?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-way-to-control-sooty-mould-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-way-to-control-sooty-mould-disease.html</guid><description>What is the best way to control sooty mould disease?
Control includes spraying or dusting for sucking insects, washing off sticky coatings of sap or honeydew on plant surfaces, and avoiding the wounding of plants.
How do you treat black sooty mold?
Spraying the leaves with insecticidal soap can help...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:35:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do pom pom trees get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-pom-pom-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-pom-pom-trees-get.html</guid><description>How tall do pom pom trees get?
about 15 feet tall
Scotch Pine (pom pom) will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines.
When should I trim my p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:35:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes tiny holes in trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-tiny-holes-in-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-tiny-holes-in-trees.html</guid><description>What causes tiny holes in trees?
Common causes of holes in trees include wood boring insects and birds. They feed on the living cambium layer between the bark and the wood and when the cambium layer is killed all the way around the tree no new conductive tissue is produced for movement of water and ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:34:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do oak leaves change color?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-oak-leaves-change-color.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-oak-leaves-change-color.html</guid><description>Why do oak leaves change color?
Several species of oak exhibit yellow fall color, caused by the carotene in their leaves that’s visible after chlorophyll is depleted. Valley oak (Quercus lobata), native to California and winter hardy to USDA zones 7 through 9, turns attractive shades of bronze and g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:33:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do mature plum trees produce fruit every year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mature-plum-trees-produce-fruit-every-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mature-plum-trees-produce-fruit-every-year.html</guid><description>Do mature plum trees produce fruit every year?
Plum trees do not produce fruit every year. Most plum trees will need 3 to 6 years after planting before they mature enough to bear fruit. Dwarf varieties may start producing fruit 1 year sooner than standard varieties of plum trees. Some varieties of p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:31:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of brown on arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-brown-on-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-brown-on-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of brown on arborvitae?
What’s behind die back, brown patches in arborvitaes?
Prune the affected foliage to remove the unsightly tissue. Pruning allows more light in and stimulates growth of new foliage.
Water regularly at the base of the plant during dry periods.
Fertilize in sp...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does only half my tree have leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-only-half-my-tree-have-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-only-half-my-tree-have-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does only half my tree have leaves?
What causes trees to only have leaves on one side? Construction damage can cause soil compaction and/or root damage to the tree. Sparse leaves are also linked to abnormally cold winter temperatures and soil moisture. For example, frozen soil and frigid winds c...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:14:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big of a Christmas tree can you get in New Zealand?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-of-a-christmas-tree-can-you-get-in-new-zealand.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-of-a-christmas-tree-can-you-get-in-new-zealand.html</guid><description>How big of a Christmas tree can you get in New Zealand?
As the leader in artificial Christmas trees and fairy lights in NZ, we won’t let you down. Our range of Christmas trees is suitable for all locations in NZ. That range includes options from five-foot to 12-foot.
Where can I buy a Christmas tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:03:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do first when thinking about buying a house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-first-when-thinking-about-buying-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-first-when-thinking-about-buying-a-house.html</guid><description>What to do first when thinking about buying a house?
How To Buy A House In 12 Steps
Decide Whether You’re Ready to Buy A Home.
Calculate How Much House You Can Afford.
Save For A Down Payment And Closing Costs.
Get Preapproved For A Mortgage.
Find The Right Real Estate Agent.
Begin House Hunting.
M...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:03:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes palm tree trunk rot?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-palm-tree-trunk-rot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-palm-tree-trunk-rot.html</guid><description>What causes palm tree trunk rot?
Summary. Thielaviopsis trunk rot is caused by the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa. Due to this disease, the palm trunk either collapses on itself or the canopy suddenly falls off the trunk, often without warning. The palm canopy may appear healthy prior to collapse.
Ho...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a fig tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-fig-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-fig-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a fig tree to mature?
three to five years
Most fig trees take three to five years to start ripening fruit. Prior to that, figs may form along stems where each leaf attaches, but they won’t ripen. Potted figs may bear fruit sooner.
What is the smallest fig tree?
Little Miss ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:54:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are trees near a house a problem?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-trees-near-a-house-a-problem.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-trees-near-a-house-a-problem.html</guid><description>Are trees near a house a problem?
Most trees growing near buildings cause no damage. But in some cases, subsidence and structural damage can be linked to tree roots. Blocked drains and lifted paving may also be a problem. Tree roots can grow far beyond the width of the canopy.
Can tree roots damage ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:32:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do plum trees go dormant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-plum-trees-go-dormant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-plum-trees-go-dormant.html</guid><description>Do plum trees go dormant?
Fruit trees require exposure to cold temperatures, a period called dormancy; then warm temperatures signal the end of the dormant period and the time to begin growth and fruit production. Extreme cold during flowering will cause the blooms to drop too early, and a plum tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I make my front yard look better?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-make-my-front-yard-look-better.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-make-my-front-yard-look-better.html</guid><description>How can I make my front yard look better?
12 simple front yard landscaping ideas that can add serious curb appeal
Add rock features.
Add lighting.
Upgrade a bed border.
Plant ground cover to hide unsightly areas.
Plant perennial shrubs in front of your house.
Make a garden bed around your mail...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:26:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can You Spray Foundation directly on your face?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-spray-foundation-directly-on-your-face.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-spray-foundation-directly-on-your-face.html</guid><description>Can You Spray Foundation directly on your face?
Since it is a spray foundation most of the people expect that it can directly be sprayed on the face. Yes, it can but with a considerable distance according to the coverage you want like between 6 to 10 inches. But applying directly to face requires st...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:25:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I use Miracle Grow on my Meyer lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-use-miracle-grow-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-use-miracle-grow-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>Can I use Miracle Grow on my Meyer lemon tree?
Miracle-Gro is one of the most well-known manufacturers of fertilizers, and it is easy to see why. This Miracle-Gro Continuous Release Citrus Plant Food is specifically designed to feed citrus trees, including the Meyer lemon.
How long does it take for ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:23:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep honey fungus from spreading?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-honey-fungus-from-spreading.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-honey-fungus-from-spreading.html</guid><description>How do you keep honey fungus from spreading?
To prevent honey fungus spreading to unaffected areas, a physical barrier such as a 45cm (18in) deep vertical strip of butyl rubber (pond lining) or heavy duty plastic sheet buried in the soil will block the rhizomorphs. It should protrude 2-3cm (about 1i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:21:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Burr oak valuable?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-burr-oak-valuable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-burr-oak-valuable.html</guid><description>Is Burr oak valuable?
Bur oak is very similar to white oak in its properties, therefore being more valuable than red oak. It is likely you wont get a lot for the log though, unless you get it milled, stacked and dried, then could sell the lumber for a decent price.
How long does it take for Burr oak...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:21:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which oak tree is the smallest?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-oak-tree-is-the-smallest.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-oak-tree-is-the-smallest.html</guid><description>Which oak tree is the smallest?
Japanese evergreen
acuta): The smallest of the oak trees, the Japanese evergreen grows 20 to 30 feet tall (6-9 m.) and up to 20 feet wide (6 m.). It prefers the warm coastal areas of the southeast, but it will grow inland in protected areas. It has a shrubby growth ha...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:21:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I know if I have Verticillium wilt?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-verticillium-wilt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-verticillium-wilt.html</guid><description>How do I know if I have Verticillium wilt?
Symptoms of Verticillium Wilt The margins of the leaves may brown, looking like they are scorched. The leaves are smaller than usual. Leaves may wilt on some large branches in the crown, or on the entire side of the tree. Eventually those branches die.
How ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is peeling bark bad for a tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-peeling-bark-bad-for-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-peeling-bark-bad-for-a-tree.html</guid><description>Is peeling bark bad for a tree?
As long as there’s healthy bark underneath the peeling layers, your tree is OK. But if you see these other signs, your tree needs a bit more help: Bark falls off after frost, which usually happens on the tree’s south or southwest side. Any sudden swing in temperature ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:11:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my Meyer lemon tree have flowers?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-meyer-lemon-tree-have-flowers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-meyer-lemon-tree-have-flowers.html</guid><description>Why does my Meyer lemon tree have flowers?
Pollination Good thing that these trees are self-pollinating! Meyer Lemon Trees can bloom all year, but they have two main blooming times: fall and early spring. If they bloom while it’s too cold for them to be outside, simply keep your tree indoors.
What i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:03:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do Goldcrest conifers take to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-goldcrest-conifers-take-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-goldcrest-conifers-take-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long do Goldcrest conifers take to grow?
Growth rate for Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ hedges Cupressus macrocarpa is relatively fast-growing and will achieve between 40-60cm a year.
How many years does it take for a conifer tree to grow?
Slow-growing conifers grow less then 12 inches per yea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:02:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I choose a drip emitter?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-choose-a-drip-emitter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-choose-a-drip-emitter.html</guid><description>How do I choose a drip emitter?
Pick a single flow rate and stick to it. Plants that need more water should have more emitters per plant, do not use emitters with higher flow rates on them. An exception is with potted plants, where different size pots and types of soil in the pots make using adjusta...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can you do if your neighbors damage your property?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-if-your-neighbors-damage-your-property.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-if-your-neighbors-damage-your-property.html</guid><description>What can you do if your neighbors damage your property?
Inform Your Neighbor About the Damage They Caused Be calm but assertive when talking to your neighbor—you want to be friendly but not too lenient. Inform your neighbor that the damage occurred. Take your neighbor to the damaged area. Start nego...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:01:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves of lemon tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-of-lemon-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-of-lemon-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves of lemon tree turning yellow?
Very often the yellow leaves or chlorosis on a citrus tree is caused by over watering or a nutrient deficiency. Citrus need regular water especially in the warm months but over watering can leach nutrients from the soil and cause root rot. Often the l...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:56:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When did Hurricane Ike come ashore in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-did-hurricane-ike-come-ashore-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-did-hurricane-ike-come-ashore-in-texas.html</guid><description>When did Hurricane Ike come ashore in Texas?
The first is a true color image taken on October 12, 2007 almost a year before Hurricane Ike came ashore. Hurricane Ike came ashore in Texas at 2:10 a.m. CDT, Sept. 13, and brought a wall of water over 13 feet high, sweeping through Galveston Island, and ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:38:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any insect related proverbs or quotes?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-insect-related-proverbs-or-quotes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-insect-related-proverbs-or-quotes.html</guid><description>Are there any insect related proverbs or quotes?
If you know more insect related quotes or proverbs, please send me a message. A coconut shell full of water is a sea to an ant. A coconut shell full of water is an ocean to an ant. An ant can do more than an ox that is lying down. Used for a boy who i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:28:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes evergreen trees to die from the bottom up?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-evergreen-trees-to-die-from-the-bottom-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-evergreen-trees-to-die-from-the-bottom-up.html</guid><description>What causes evergreen trees to die from the bottom up?
1) Lack of Water In drought environments, evergreen trees can have issues getting enough water to all their needles. Because of this, bottom needles will die and turn brown in order to help hydrate the rest of the tree. Solution: If the tree’s s...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:28:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can apricot trees be espaliered?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-apricot-trees-be-espaliered.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-apricot-trees-be-espaliered.html</guid><description>Can apricot trees be espaliered?
Most apple and pear varieties which produce their fruit on spurs (rather than on the tips of their branches) can be trained as espaliers. Plums, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are not suitable for espalier-training, but do very well when trained as fans....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:25:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years does it take for an oak tree to fully grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-does-it-take-for-an-oak-tree-to-fully-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-does-it-take-for-an-oak-tree-to-fully-grow.html</guid><description>How many years does it take for an oak tree to fully grow?
Oak Tree. Growing from seeds to mature trees, oaks take between 30 to 40 years to grow, making them a slow and often neglected species in the forest. There are more than 600 species of oaks in the world.
How old does a live oak tree get?
Liv...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:21:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you need to know about red maple wood?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-red-maple-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-red-maple-wood.html</guid><description>What do you need to know about red maple wood?
If figured wood is desired, Red Maple can offer some spectacular wood at a decent price. A measure of its weight at 12% moisture and an ambient temperature of 70°F. Volumetric (the total amount of shrinkage.) A measure of the uniformity of tangential to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:18:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are pine trees properties?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-pine-trees-properties.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-pine-trees-properties.html</guid><description>What are pine trees properties?
Hear this out loudPausePine wood is medium-weight and relatively soft. Its strength and elasticity are good. As with other coniferous woods, the properties of the wood depend upon the density of the annual growth rings: The higher the proportion of summerwood, the hea...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:02:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far do ash roots spread?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-do-ash-roots-spread.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-do-ash-roots-spread.html</guid><description>How far do ash roots spread?
Table below shows the Minimum Distance from property and Maximum root spread recorded
Ash
Fraxinus
Min – 10.0 metres
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus
Min – 10.0 metres
Elm
Ulmus
Min – 12.0 metres
Maple &amp;amp; Sycamore
Acer
Min – 12.0 metres
Oak
Quercus
Min – 18.0 metres
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a crabapple tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-crabapple-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-crabapple-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a crabapple tree to mature?
How long does it take crabapple trees to produce fruit? The climate and conditions in which your tree is growing will dictate how quickly it will fruit, but two-to-five years is a good range to plan on.
How fast does a prairie crabapple tree grow...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:43:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are white spots on evergreen trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-white-spots-on-evergreen-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-white-spots-on-evergreen-trees.html</guid><description>What are white spots on evergreen trees?
White or gray powder spots on your evergreen bushes are evidence of powdery mildew. This typically manifests on leaves, but you can find it on other parts of shrubs, too. As a fungal disease, it needs immediate pruning before it spreads to other parts of the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:34:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Norway spruce turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-norway-spruce-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-norway-spruce-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my Norway spruce turning brown?
Also Know, why is my Norway spruce turning brown? Spruces can suffer from Rhizosphaera Needle Cast, a fungal disease that causes needles on spruce trees to turn brown and drop, leaving bare branches. This fungus becomes active during long stretches of wet weath...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can arborvitae recover from browning?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-arborvitae-recover-from-browning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-arborvitae-recover-from-browning.html</guid><description>Can arborvitae recover from browning?
Brown arborvitae can be saved from conditions that cause it to brown, but it may not be as healthy as it was. But that does not mean it cannot be saved. A branch that has turned brown can grow out and parts of the branch closest to the trunk will grow to their n...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:28:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is growing on my oak tree leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-growing-on-my-oak-tree-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-growing-on-my-oak-tree-leaves.html</guid><description>What is growing on my oak tree leaves?
If you have an oak tree in your home landscape, you might have spotted small, unsightly brown balls hanging like fruit or growing into a branch. These little balls, called oak galls, are a common occurrence caused when the tree reacts to non-stinging wasps layi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:23:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why has my plum tree got leaf curl?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-has-my-plum-tree-got-leaf-curl.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-has-my-plum-tree-got-leaf-curl.html</guid><description>Why has my plum tree got leaf curl?
PLUM TREE LEAF CURL In the vast majority of cases it is aphids which cause the leaves to curl. Often these aphids are called leaf curl aphids. To check for aphids, uncurl the leaves and look for signs of aphids. If you can’t see any, look through a magnifying glas...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:17:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much weight will buds lose after drying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-weight-will-buds-lose-after-drying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-weight-will-buds-lose-after-drying.html</guid><description>How much weight will buds lose after drying?
How Much Do Buds Shrink During Drying? During the drying process, the buds will lose about 70% of weight due to the evaporation of moisture within the buds. The drying process will cut the weight by more than half. The size of the buds will also decrease ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:07:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does a pine tree affect a foundation?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-a-pine-tree-affect-a-foundation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-a-pine-tree-affect-a-foundation.html</guid><description>How does a pine tree affect a foundation?
Pine trees have a tap root as its primary source for accessing water from the ground. A pine tree tap root extends straight down, so it typically has no impact on a home’s foundation. While pine tree root structure makes them not a risk to a house, there are...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the bottom of my tomatoes turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-bottom-of-my-tomatoes-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-bottom-of-my-tomatoes-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are the bottom of my tomatoes turning black?
A sunken black spot at the blossom end of tomato fruits is the classic symptom of blossom end rot. This relatively common garden problem is not a disease, but rather a physiological disorder caused by a calcium imbalance within the plant.
Why are the ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:54:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do roofers use for fall protection?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-roofers-use-for-fall-protection.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-roofers-use-for-fall-protection.html</guid><description>What do roofers use for fall protection?
The simplest way to be compliant with the roofing fall safety regulations is a kit like the Roofer’s Fall Protection Kit from Protecta. The kit has a full-body harness, a roof anchor, a vertical lifeline, and a rope grab/lanyard combo.
What should be used for...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:39:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of sun does a mayten tree need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-sun-does-a-mayten-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-sun-does-a-mayten-tree-need.html</guid><description>What kind of sun does a mayten tree need?
Plant in full sun and irrigate deeply and infrequently to encourage the roots to grow deeply. It is cold hardy to around 20 degrees F. Mature Mayten trees seem to resent heavy prunning and we have been told that this treament can actually kill a tree (would ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:36:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much space does a juniper tree need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-space-does-a-juniper-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-space-does-a-juniper-tree-need.html</guid><description>How much space does a juniper tree need?
Space ground cover varieties at least 5 to 6 feet apart. Hedge cultivars should be spaced 2 to 4 feet apart depending on the desired appearance. Plant larger juniper cultivars away from buildings, allowing enough room for the tree to grow to its maximum matur...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:29:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant a dogwood tree in the spring?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-dogwood-tree-in-the-spring.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-dogwood-tree-in-the-spring.html</guid><description>Can you plant a dogwood tree in the spring?
The best time to plant Dogwood trees is in the early fall or spring. They can be planted from bare root, or from potted root balls. If you are planting bare root stock, you will definitely need to plant in fall or early spring, before the tree begins to bu...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:26:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can you do around tree roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-around-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-do-around-tree-roots.html</guid><description>What can you do around tree roots?
Do use an organic material such as wood chips or shredded wood. Spread it in an even layer 3 to 4 inches deep over the surface of the soil. Do make the area of mulch as large as it needs to be to completely cover the exposed roots, even if that means covering an ar...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:25:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which curing method is best?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-curing-method-is-best.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-curing-method-is-best.html</guid><description>Which curing method is best?
Ponding Method This is the best method of curing. It is suitable for curing horizontal surfaces such as floors, roof slabs, road and air field pavements. The horizontal top surfaces of beams can also be ponded.
What are the types of curing?
Methods of Curing Concrete
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:20:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow a bottle palm indoors?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-a-bottle-palm-indoors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-a-bottle-palm-indoors.html</guid><description>Can you grow a bottle palm indoors?
Containers. A small, slow-growing palm, bottle palm grows well in containers. You can also grow it indoors if you have a spot with plenty of bright light. Use a mid-size pot filled with a commercial potting mixture or a mixture for cacti and succulents.
How long d...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:16:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much cheaper is a gravel driveway?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-cheaper-is-a-gravel-driveway.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-cheaper-is-a-gravel-driveway.html</guid><description>How much cheaper is a gravel driveway?
The average cost to put in a gravel driveway is between $1,500 and $6,000, or about $2 to $5 per square foot for materials and installation. The biggest factor that plays into how much money a new driveway will cost — other than size — is what material you plan...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do pine needles symbolize?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-pine-needles-symbolize.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-pine-needles-symbolize.html</guid><description>What do pine needles symbolize?
Being an evergreen tree, it is a symbol of immortality and eternity. In addition to this important meaning, common to all conifers, this tree also symbolizes marital happiness and fertility due to the needles joined in pairs and grafted onto short twigs called brachyb...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:14:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do Moreton Bay Figs grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-moreton-bay-figs-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-moreton-bay-figs-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do Moreton Bay Figs grow?
Growth rate is fast when the tree is young, slowing as it reaches 5 – 10 years.
How big does a Moreton Bay fig grow?
50 metres tall
Description: Moreton Bay Figs grow up to 50 metres tall in some climates.
What is the difference between a Moreton Bay fig and a Po...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:06:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you say goodbye to your childhood home?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-goodbye-to-your-childhood-home.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-goodbye-to-your-childhood-home.html</guid><description>How do you say goodbye to your childhood home?
Saying goodbye to your childhood home
Talk things through. Although it’s common to feel sad about the sale of a family house, many people are embarrassed about grieving a home — especially if they no longer live there.
Look ahead.
Choose Keepsakes.
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long are maple tree roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-are-maple-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-are-maple-tree-roots.html</guid><description>How long are maple tree roots?
12 to 18 inches
Root System of Maple Trees 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.
How deep do maple tree root...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:53:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to calculate the age of a tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-calculate-the-age-of-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-calculate-the-age-of-a-tree.html</guid><description>How to calculate the age of a tree?
Appreciate the age of the tree. Please select the tree type and specify the stem circumference / diameter in cm or inch. The stem circumference is measured at a height of 1.00 m (3.3 ft.) to 1.50 m (4.5 ft.).
What’s the average cost of a mature tree?
On average, a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:53:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a lace leaf maple grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-lace-leaf-maple-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-lace-leaf-maple-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a lace leaf maple grow?
1 to 2 feet per year
Growth rate: Most Japanese maples grow at a slow to moderate rate of 1 to 2 feet per year. They typically grow fastest when they are young and slow down as they reach maturity. Planting them in a spot where they are happy and caring for them...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is wrong with my cycad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-cycad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-cycad.html</guid><description>What is wrong with my cycad?
c) Poorly draining soil can cause leaf discoloration including browning to the tips of the leaves, yellow discoloration to the leaves or even leaf collapse. Remember: Cycads die from rot and poor drainage causes rot. If the plant is in a container, change the soil. Use a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of crepe myrtles blight?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crepe-myrtles-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crepe-myrtles-blight.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of crepe myrtles blight?
Spray the infected crepe myrtle trees with copper fungicide or lime sulfur fungicide. Start spraying when the leaf tip symptoms first show up, then repeat every ten days during wet weather.
Can you overwater a crape myrtle tree?
Crape myrtle trees need the m...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:46:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a Douglas fir tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-douglas-fir-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-douglas-fir-tree-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a Douglas fir tree get?
Interior Douglas-fir reaches an average height of 30 to 37 m (100 to 120 ft) with a d.b.h. between 38 and 102 cm (15 and 40 in) in 200 to 300 years. On the best sites, dominant trees may attain a height of 49 m (160 ft) and a d.b.h. of 152 cm (60 in) (23).
What ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:45:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cherry tree splitting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cherry-tree-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cherry-tree-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is my cherry tree splitting?
Splitting or peeling bark is often a sign of frost damage, though it may also be caused by disease or herbicide injury. With proper cultural care, cherry trees can often heal themselves with minimal scarring.
How fast does a double weeping cherry tree grow?
approxima...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:39:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix curled leaves on a lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-curled-leaves-on-a-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-curled-leaves-on-a-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>How do you fix curled leaves on a lemon tree?
Spray your citrus tree with insecticidal soap or neem oil or a good insecticide from your garden centre. Repeat until the plant begins to recover. Silvery lines or trail on the new leaves means your tree has citrus leafminer. It’s a tiny moth that lays i...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:33:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes the top of a pine tree to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-the-top-of-a-pine-tree-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-the-top-of-a-pine-tree-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes the top of a pine tree to die?
Pine trees dying from the top down is common, though definitely not a good sign. This condition is referred to as dieback. It may be caused by a number of things, including fungal disease, insect infestation, or harsh weather conditions.
Can you over water ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:14:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bugs are killing ash trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-are-killing-ash-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-are-killing-ash-trees.html</guid><description>What bugs are killing ash trees?
Emerald ash borers are an invasive species that was introduced from Asia. The insects were first discovered in the U.S. infesting dead ash trees in 2002. This insect is responsible for killing millions of ash trees, its host tree, throughout the areas where it is fou...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:11:27 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>