<?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>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>What is the best way to kill dallisgrass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-dallisgrass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-dallisgrass.html</guid><description>What is the best way to kill dallisgrass?
Glyphosate kills both the dallisgrass and the turfgrass, leaving an area of dead turf. To keep the turf vigorous and growing well enough to out compete germinating dallisgrass seed, the spot needs to be overseeded or a preemergent herbicide needs to be appli...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should a Japanese maple bloom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-a-japanese-maple-bloom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-a-japanese-maple-bloom.html</guid><description>When should a Japanese maple bloom?
Flowers bloom between May and June and are insect pollinated. Fruit is a winged seed called a samara; they are green to red and ½ to ¾ inch long. Samaras ripen between September and October and are scattered by wind. The bark is green to gray and smooth.
Is my dwa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:12:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a cedar tree is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cedar-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cedar-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a cedar tree is dying?
The tree has deadwood. If it’s bright green, the tree is still healthy. If it’s dull green, it’s dying, and if it’s brown, it’s deadwood. Be sure to test other branches from around the tree as it is possible that only that section of the tree is dying.
Why ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:11:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat jasmine fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-jasmine-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-jasmine-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you treat jasmine fungus?
Hear this out loudPauseTreating jasmine plant diseases from fungal issues requires a fungicide or baking soda and water spray. Prevention is more crucial because once the fungal spores are active, they are difficult to get rid of.
How do you treat powdery mildew on j...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:02:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What was the worst windstorm in history?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-was-the-worst-windstorm-in-history.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-was-the-worst-windstorm-in-history.html</guid><description>What was the worst windstorm in history?
The Great Galveston hurricane, known regionally as the Great Storm of 1900, was the deadliest natural disaster in United States history and the fifth-deadliest Atlantic hurricane overall. The hurricane left between 6,000 and 12,000 fatalities in the United St...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:02:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall and wide does a holly tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-and-wide-does-a-holly-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-and-wide-does-a-holly-tree-get.html</guid><description>How tall and wide does a holly tree get?
Flower Color: White Special Features: Variegated foliage This showy holly plant takes the form of a large evergreen shrub, with a mature height of between 15 and 25 feet. The foliage grows from dark purple stems, and is small, glossy, and very spiny, like a h...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:53:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is wrong with my Austrian pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-austrian-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-austrian-pine.html</guid><description>What is wrong with my Austrian pine?
Austrian pine is commonly affected by Dothistroma needle blight. The foliage of the lower half of the tree turns brown in March to April. Dothistroma needle blight is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella pini. This common pine pathogen kills needles of all ages an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:52:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does it mean when you see a white fly?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-it-mean-when-you-see-a-white-fly.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-it-mean-when-you-see-a-white-fly.html</guid><description>What does it mean when you see a white fly?
Whitefly numbers increase rapidly when weather is warm and natural enemies are lacking. If you disturb a plant that is heavily infested with whiteflies, a cloud of the insects will fly up off of the plant.
How do I get rid of whitefly?
A simple solution ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:46:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a butternut tree live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-butternut-tree-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-butternut-tree-live.html</guid><description>How long does a butternut tree live?
The butternut is short-lived compared to many associated tree spe- cies, with a normal life span of less than 100 years.
Are butternut trees rare?
Groves of butternut trees were once a common feature along streams and in woodlots of the eastern United States. Hea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:43:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is special about the eucalyptus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-special-about-the-eucalyptus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-special-about-the-eucalyptus.html</guid><description>What is special about the eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus is an antimicrobial and contains a compound called eucalyptol. These elements make it a go-to essential oil for many athletes in relieving aching muscles and helping to stimulate healthy circulation. Even if you aren’t an athlete, eucalyptus can help ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:41:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can topiary grow in shade?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-topiary-grow-in-shade.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-topiary-grow-in-shade.html</guid><description>Can topiary grow in shade?
But if your topiary will be tall and slender (such as the “triple ball” topiaries), I. crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ (6 feet tall, 14 inches wide) is a better choice. Growing conditions for both are zones 5 to 8, full sun to partial shade.
What evergreens can grow in shade?
Some ev...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:29:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know when a black walnut tree is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-when-a-black-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-when-a-black-walnut-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know when a black walnut tree is dying?
If you can, you are looking at a dying tree. When you go to pull back the bark, you may find it already peeled back, exposing the cambium layer. If it is pulled back all the way around the tree trunk it is girdled, and your walnut tree is dead.
How ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:27:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does Thuja occidentalis grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-thuja-occidentalis-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-thuja-occidentalis-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does Thuja occidentalis grow?
This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.
Is my Thuja dying?
If your Thuja ‘Green Giant’ is growing poorly, turning to reddish brown foliage, and seems to be dying, it could be root rot cause...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:21:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you change garden soil?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-change-garden-soil.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-change-garden-soil.html</guid><description>How often should you change garden soil?
You should change the soil in your potted plants every two years as a general idea. This depends on the condition of the soil. With some fast-growing plants, you may need to change the soil in a year. But for slow-growing plants, you may not need to change th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:17:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my aspen tree leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-aspen-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-aspen-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my aspen tree leaves 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.”
Why is the top of my aspen dying?
“As you get ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:17:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does trimming a tree slow root growth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-trimming-a-tree-slow-root-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-trimming-a-tree-slow-root-growth.html</guid><description>Does trimming a tree slow root growth?
Slower growth Root pruning a tree will often slow down the growth of the tree. By severing their roots, it forces the tree to put energy into regeneration of new roots rather than primary and secondary growth (getting taller and putting on caliper).
How do you ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:14:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of the year do morel mushrooms come out?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-the-year-do-morel-mushrooms-come-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-the-year-do-morel-mushrooms-come-out.html</guid><description>What time of the year do morel mushrooms come out?
Morel season can start as soon as early April, and runs till mid-May in some locales. Giveaways that the time is right: the mushrooms typically crop up when nights are warm and the ground is wet.
Can you find morels in your yard?
Morel mushrooms c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:07:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the branches on my cherry tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-branches-on-my-cherry-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-branches-on-my-cherry-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why are the branches on my cherry tree dying?
The branch tips die back, leaving clusters of dead, brown leaves. The cause is a fungal disease called Brown Rot Blossom Blight. Once the dieback begins, the disease cannot be controlled. The only recourse is to prune off the dead portions of the branche...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:06:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive an ash tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-an-ash-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-an-ash-tree.html</guid><description>How do you revive an ash tree?
There are four EAB treatment options: soil injection, trunk injection, bark spray or canopy spray. Used most often, soil and trunk injections get to the root of the problem by targeting the borers tunneling inside the tree.
What’s wrong with my ash tree?
Ash trees have...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:02:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is Rogue Valley in Oregon?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-rogue-valley-in-oregon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-rogue-valley-in-oregon.html</guid><description>Where is Rogue Valley in Oregon?
The Rogue Valley is a valley region in southwestern Oregon in the United States. Located along the middle Rogue River and its tributaries in Josephine and Jackson counties, the valley forms the cultural and economic heart of Southern Oregon near the California border...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:56:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my tomato fruits turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-tomato-fruits-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-tomato-fruits-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my tomato fruits turning black?
Dark blotches on the ends of aubergine, tomato and pepper are alarming, but do not mean the end of the crop. This is called blossom end rot and is caused by lack of calcium in the fruits. By making minor adjustments in watering you will usually be able to prot...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:53:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are aspen trees valuable?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-aspen-trees-valuable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-aspen-trees-valuable.html</guid><description>Are aspen trees valuable?
Assuming a stumpage value of $6 per standard cord. Aspen is a prolific, fast growing, short-lived tree with numerous olive-green to whitish stems that grow close together. In fall, its foliage is a brilliant golden yellow. However, it will usually give way to more shade-tol...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:51:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are there no fruit on my lime tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-no-fruit-on-my-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-no-fruit-on-my-lime-tree.html</guid><description>Why are there no fruit on my lime tree?
This could be due to a lack of phosphorus, as fertilizers heavy in nitrogen but low in phosphorus will result in lots of leafy growth but no flowers or fruit. Heat is also important. Limes need warmer temperatures than other citrus trees in order to fruit. Wat...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:49:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I do with overgrown junipers?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-i-do-with-overgrown-junipers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-i-do-with-overgrown-junipers.html</guid><description>What can I do with overgrown junipers?
While overgrown juniper pruning has its limits, it is possible to trim your plant down to a more manageable shape. One good place to start is the removal of any dead or leafless branches – these can be cut off at the trunk. You can also remove any branches that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:42:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is flaky oak veneer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-flaky-oak-veneer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-flaky-oak-veneer.html</guid><description>What is flaky oak veneer?
Quarter sawn white oak veneer, also known as quarter cut heavy flake white oak wood veneer or tiger flake white oak veneer, is typically a straw colored light tan-brown to a creamy beige wheat color.
Is white oak veneer real wood?
White oak veneer is wheat colored to a ligh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:41:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it flooded in Virginia Beach?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-flooded-in-virginia-beach.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-flooded-in-virginia-beach.html</guid><description>Is it flooded in Virginia Beach?
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Several cities in the Hampton Roads area are at risk of serious flooding based on a 2020 national flood risk assessment….Virginia Beach ranks top for cities at serious risk of flooding in Virginia.
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Percentage of total properties...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:36:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What fungus grows on oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What fungus grows on oak trees?
Hear this out loudPauseRoot and butt rot of oaks can be caused by one of many wood-decaying fungal pathogens that are native to our region. The most common and destructive of these fungi include: Armillaria spp. (honey fungus), Inonotus dryadeus (warted oak polypore),...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:34:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where can the western red cedar be found?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-the-western-red-cedar-be-found.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-the-western-red-cedar-be-found.html</guid><description>Where can the western red cedar be found?
Western red cedar, (Thuja plicata), also called western arborvitae, giant arborvitae, or Pacific red cedar, an ornamental and timber evergreenconifer of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), native to the Pacific coast of North America.
How much is a Western re...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:27:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you prune a tree every year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-prune-a-tree-every-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-prune-a-tree-every-year.html</guid><description>Can you prune a tree every year?
On average, pruning every 2 to 5 years is best. While young trees need to be maintained more often (generally, every 2 to 3 years), more mature trees operate on a 3 to 5 years cycle. A Certified Arborist can best figure out the period that works best for your particu...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:24:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are the homes in High Desert CA?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-homes-in-high-desert-ca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-homes-in-high-desert-ca.html</guid><description>Where are the homes in High Desert CA?
Existing home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has the potential to be an income rental. PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED BY $50,000. FOR QUICK SALE. 2 HOMES IS ONE LOT (10 ACRES ZONED R-3)STANDARD SALE. LOCATED JUST A FEW FEET WEST OF THE NEW ST MARY’S HOSPITAL WHICH ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:22:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bees make nests in the ground?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bees-make-nests-in-the-ground.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bees-make-nests-in-the-ground.html</guid><description>What bees make nests in the ground?
Among the groups of ground-nesting bees are sweat bees, mason bees, digger bees and leafcutter bees. Though they’re solitary and live the single life, these types of bees usually nest close to each other. Generally, ground-nesting bees aren’t interested in stingin...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:10:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do red dogwood trees grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-red-dogwood-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-red-dogwood-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How tall do red dogwood trees grow?
around 25′
The red dogwood grows to a height of around 25′ and a spread of around 25′ at maturity.
Can dogwood trees be planted close to a house?
A well-developed, mature dogwood tree has a vaselike form, with branches that spread out gracefully from the center ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:02:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to care for a palmetto palm tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-care-for-a-palmetto-palm-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-care-for-a-palmetto-palm-tree.html</guid><description>How to care for a palmetto palm tree?
With each watering be sure to saturate the ground and also spray the palm’s green top. 1. Dig the hole 6 inches larger than the size of the root ball. If the existing soil is poorly drained, dig the hole deeper and add a sand gravel mix to improve drainage.
Is t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:01:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do Redmond linden trees grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-redmond-linden-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-redmond-linden-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do Redmond linden trees grow?
Growth rate for lindens is medium; a linden tree gains about 13 to 24 inches a year in height.
What is the average lifespan of a linden tree?
Lindens are one of the most attractive ornamental trees because of their symmetrical growth habit. It usually has a lif...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:51:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a northern red oak tree seedling to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-northern-red-oak-tree-seedling-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-northern-red-oak-tree-seedling-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take a northern red oak tree seedling to mature?
Expect a red oak to gain up to 2 feet of height per year for at least the first 20 years after planting. Some red oaks will sprout up as much as 36 inches per year.
What does a mature red oak tree look like?
Mature trees have dark gre...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:49:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a weeping cherry tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-weeping-cherry-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-weeping-cherry-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a weeping cherry tree to mature?
Weeping cherry trees grow quickly during the spring and summer months, and after a few years, a young tree can reach heights of over 10-feet. Give it a few more years, and you’ll have to deal with a 25-foot monster that’s challenging to cut ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:49:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the official website of San Bernardino County?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-official-website-of-san-bernardino-county.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-official-website-of-san-bernardino-county.html</guid><description>Which is the official website of San Bernardino County?
Welcome to CountyDirect, your source for live and on-demand video access to San Bernardino County meetings, events, and informational presentations. CountyDirect is a public service provided by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors as ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:33:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Beech Tree invasive?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-beech-tree-invasive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-beech-tree-invasive.html</guid><description>Is Beech Tree invasive?
Beech Trees Are Thriving American beech is a natural part of these forests, not an invasive species, and it does have key roles to play in its native habitats. Yet it’s only one part of those ecosystems, and may be ill-equipped to fill voids left by the struggles of other tre...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:28:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where do sow bugs go in a house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-do-sow-bugs-go-in-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-do-sow-bugs-go-in-a-house.html</guid><description>Where do sow bugs go in a house?
A: Sowbugs prefer moist locations and are found under stones, boards and vegetable debris of all kinds. Indoors, sowbugs will at times invade damp basement areas, and wander to other areas of the home seeking moisture.
How can I find out what kind of bug I have?
Comp...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:24:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the characteristics of pineapple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-characteristics-of-pineapple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-characteristics-of-pineapple.html</guid><description>What are the characteristics of pineapple?
The pineapple plant is a terrestrial herb 2 1/2 to 5 ft (. 75-1.5 m) high with a spread of 3 to 4 ft (. 9-1.2 m); a very short, stout stem and a rosette of waxy, straplike leaves, long-pointed, 20 to 72 in (50-180cm) 1ong; usually needle tipped and generall...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:22:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does an ornamental pear tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-an-ornamental-pear-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-an-ornamental-pear-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does an ornamental pear tree get?
The ornamental pear and its cultivars, “Redspire” and “Aristocrat” are the tallest of the flowering trees, reaching up to 50 feet high. “Fauer” is the smallest at a diminutive 20 feet tall. The “Capital” variety is in between, reaching up to 35 feet in heigh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:19:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the oldest live oak tree in Florida?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-oldest-live-oak-tree-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-oldest-live-oak-tree-in-florida.html</guid><description>Where is the oldest live oak tree in Florida?
Treaty Oak is one of Florida’s oldest trees with octopus-like branches estimated to be over 250 years old. The oak is located in Jessie Ball duPont Park by the Southbank area and the fictitious story tells that this tree was the location were Indians and...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my lemon tree have blooms but no lemons?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-lemon-tree-have-blooms-but-no-lemons.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-lemon-tree-have-blooms-but-no-lemons.html</guid><description>Why does my lemon tree have blooms but no lemons?
If the plant does bloom but still fails to fruit, this might be because the tree is not old enough. Lemon tree fruiting occurs at three to five years old, depending upon the rootstock. This lack of fruit set may be due to an excess of fruits, too muc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for cherry tree Bares to fruit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-cherry-tree-bares-to-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-cherry-tree-bares-to-fruit.html</guid><description>How long does it take for cherry tree Bares to fruit?
about three years
Cherry trees take about three years to establish and can begin bearing fruit in the fourth year. Most fruit crops do not produce the same year you plant it, but once it begins fruiting, it can continue to do so for years—a matur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:52:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can trumpet vine be grown from seed?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-trumpet-vine-be-grown-from-seed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-trumpet-vine-be-grown-from-seed.html</guid><description>Can trumpet vine be grown from seed?
Dear Reader: The seeds of Ttrumpet vine, Campsis radicans, seeds are easy to grow. Simply put a few seeds in a six6-inch pot of soil, with seeds two2 inches deep; and plant the pot in the ground, level with the top of the pot level with the ground.
How fast do tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:41:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall will a cedar grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-will-a-cedar-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-will-a-cedar-grow.html</guid><description>How tall will a cedar grow?
Pyramidal Cedar It can be kept at 1.5-1.8 meters (5 – 6 feet) or let grow to a height of 4.6 meters (15 feet) and have a spread of about 1.2 m (4 feet). They make an excellent screen and can grow at a rate of 30 centimeters (1 foot) per year. The lush foliage makes it an ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:35:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of grass grows well in full sun?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-grass-grows-well-in-full-sun.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-grass-grows-well-in-full-sun.html</guid><description>What kind of grass grows well in full sun?
Bermuda grass
Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) is a gray-green, warm-season grass that grows best in high temperatures and full sun. Bermuda grass can withstand heavy use during its growing season from spring to early fall, spreading both by underground rhizome...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:26:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are cypress trees good around pools?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-cypress-trees-good-around-pools.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-cypress-trees-good-around-pools.html</guid><description>Are cypress trees good around pools?
The best trees to plant around a pool include: Acacia, Banana, Citrus, Evergreens (arbor vitae, cypress, spruce), Holly and Magnolia (also evergreen), Olive trees (non fruit bearing), Oleander (actually a large bush), and Windmill Palms (hardy into areas of zone ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:26:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long will it take for each stage to be studied in?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-will-it-take-for-each-stage-to-be-studied-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-will-it-take-for-each-stage-to-be-studied-in.html</guid><description>How long will it take for each stage to be studied in?
Clinical trials alone take six to seven years on average to complete. Before a potential treatment reaches the clinical trial stage, scientists research ideas in what is called the discovery phase. This step can take from three to six years.
How...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:26:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get my plum tree to produce plums?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-my-plum-tree-to-produce-plums.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-my-plum-tree-to-produce-plums.html</guid><description>How do I get my plum tree to produce plums?
Even the plum varieties considered self fertile tend to produce more fruit when they are cross-pollinated. For a plum tree to produce at its best, there must be another variety of plum tree blooming at the same time within 50 feet or less, and some willing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:22:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant maple trees in the spring?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-maple-trees-in-the-spring.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-maple-trees-in-the-spring.html</guid><description>Can you plant maple trees in the spring?
Since there is little root disturbance, maples that are entirely container grown can be planted spring through early fall. The best time is while the plant is still dormant, because roots grow into the surrounding soil slowly. The slow root growth will not su...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:20:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the definition of detail in English?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-definition-of-detail-in-english.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-definition-of-detail-in-english.html</guid><description>What is the definition of detail in English?
English Language Learners Definition of detail (Entry 2 of 2) : to state particular facts or information about (something) : to describe or discuss the details of (something) US : to thoroughly clean (a car) in an attempt to make it look new formal : to c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:18:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many pictures are there of my house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-pictures-are-there-of-my-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-pictures-are-there-of-my-house.html</guid><description>How many pictures are there of my house?
Browse 5,773,856 house stock photos and images available, or search for house exterior or house icon to find more great stock photos and pictures.
Where can I get photos of my doors?
Browse through our picture collection of awesome door images. Doors in eve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:14:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does verticillium look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-verticillium-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-verticillium-look-like.html</guid><description>What does verticillium look like?
In maples, Verticillium produces greenish streaks; in smoke-tree, the streaking is yellow-green. In other woody plants, the discoloration is brown. In some trees and on younger twigs, discoloration does not occur or is found several feet below the point where leaves...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:09:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do whitebeam trees live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-whitebeam-trees-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-whitebeam-trees-live.html</guid><description>How long do whitebeam trees live?
70 – 80 years
Buds, Bark and Stem The tree may grow to a height of 15 to 25 metres, forming a dense crown which fills with upward sloping branches. It may live for some 70 – 80 years.
Are whitebeam trees rare?
Common whitebeam is one of a group of closely related,...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:05:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my arborvitae turning orange?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-arborvitae-turning-orange.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-arborvitae-turning-orange.html</guid><description>Why are my arborvitae turning orange?
The combination of wind, sun, freezing temperatures, and lack of available water in winter can cause arborvitae foliage (and the leaves of other evergreens, as well) to turn brown. This happens because they are drying out.
Why do arborvitae get brown spots?
Answ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 04:05:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should lawns be cut?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-lawns-be-cut.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-lawns-be-cut.html</guid><description>How often should lawns be cut?
However, on average, mowing your lawn at least once weekly during the growing season should be enough to keep your grass healthy. Otherwise, cut the grass every two weeks or so to help keep it vibrant.
When should I cut my lawn in Wisconsin?
Begin Spring Cleanup – Marc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:59:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you take care of a maple sapling?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-maple-sapling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-maple-sapling.html</guid><description>How do you take care of a maple sapling?
Quick tips…
Keep plants moist and in the shade until planting.
Soil preparation with organic matter is important, especially if the soil is heavy clay.
Mulch with 6 inches after planting to reduce the need for frequent watering and protection of their shallo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:51:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my pencil pines dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pencil-pines-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pencil-pines-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my pencil pines dying?
Also known as Cypress canker, it is caused by a Seiridium fungus (usually S. cardinale), and is often a swift and deadly disease to a range of Conifers, Junipers and Pencil pines. The disease affects the vessels that carry liquids from the roots up to the canopy, causi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:48:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you put bark around your house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-you-put-bark-around-your-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-you-put-bark-around-your-house.html</guid><description>Should you put bark around your house?
Adding a layer of mulch around your home has a few different benefits: Preventing weeds. A layer of mulch a few inches deep can help repress weed growth. Some homeowners use a layer of landscaping fabric or plastic for an added barrier against unwanted weeds.
C...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:47:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my tomatoes leaves turning brown on the bottom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-tomatoes-leaves-turning-brown-on-the-bottom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-tomatoes-leaves-turning-brown-on-the-bottom.html</guid><description>Why are my tomatoes leaves turning brown on the bottom?
Early Blight and Septoria Leaf Spot Perhaps the most common disease symptom homeowners mention is “My tomato plants are turning brown, starting with the bottom leaves and working toward the top of the plant.” This description fits the symptoms ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:42:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do oak trees grow in upstate NY?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-grow-in-upstate-ny.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-oak-trees-grow-in-upstate-ny.html</guid><description>Do oak trees grow in upstate NY?
Red oak is the dominant tree species in these forests. On 3.8% of the forested land in New York, the forest is 20-50% red oak. Red oak is a major component in these forests. You’ll see some of this area in the Adirondacks.
Where do red oaks grow best?
Native Sites Re...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:33:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the benefits of planting a gingko tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-benefits-of-planting-a-gingko-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-benefits-of-planting-a-gingko-tree.html</guid><description>What are the benefits of planting a gingko tree?
They are also known to be pest resistant and drought resistant.The gingko leaf has become a symbol of strength, bringing inspiration and comfort. While the gingko tree is not regulated or sanctioned by the FDA, it has been reported that the tree seeds...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:27:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a Norway maple get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-norway-maple-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-norway-maple-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a Norway maple get?
A native to Europe, the Norway maple is a medium to large size tree. It can reach heights of up to 100 feet, but is commonly seen at 40 to 60 feet, with a trunk diameter of 1 to 2 feet. Hardiness: Maples vary in hardiness.
Is a Norway maple a fast growing tree?
Fa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:15:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of black tar on maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-tar-on-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-black-tar-on-maple-trees.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of black tar on maple trees?
The best way to treat and prevent maple tar involves a little elbow grease! As the leaves fall, rake and destroy all leaves. Do your best to get every single leaf out of the area, which in turn will remove most of the tar spot fungal spores.
How do you...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:11:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water does a desert willow need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-does-a-desert-willow-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-does-a-desert-willow-need.html</guid><description>How much water does a desert willow need?
It will tolerate various soil conditions but does best in soil that drains well. For the first year, water desert willow tree deeply every five to seven days. Water established desert willow trees every two weeks in the summer and every month in the winter.
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:08:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I move a 4 year old apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-move-a-4-year-old-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-move-a-4-year-old-apple-tree.html</guid><description>Can I move a 4 year old apple tree?
Transplanting of bare-root semi-mature fruit trees should only be attempted in the winter when the tree is dormant. As a general rule, do not expect the tree to grow or fruit in the year after planting, as it will take at least a year or more for it to recover and...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:07:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there an ornamental pear tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</guid><description>Is there an ornamental pear tree?
Ornamental flowering pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) are instead often preferred for their showy flowers during the spring and their striking leaf color as the weather cools. These deciduous trees have dark to medium green, ovate leaves, with a trunk covered in dark b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:52:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What trees are known to split?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-trees-are-known-to-split.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-trees-are-known-to-split.html</guid><description>What trees are known to split?
Split bark, or vertical cracks along the lower tree stem of young trees, most commonly occurs on thin-barked trees such as dogwood, elm, maple, cherry, apple, peach and plum trees. Large cracks can become long-term open wounds that are more susceptible to wood-boring i...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:48:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of an Arizona ash tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-an-arizona-ash-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-an-arizona-ash-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of an Arizona ash tree?
50 years
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.
Do Arizona ash trees have invasive roots?
Maple trees, ash trees an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:47:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does an ash tree look like in Minnesota?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-an-ash-tree-look-like-in-minnesota.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-an-ash-tree-look-like-in-minnesota.html</guid><description>What does an ash tree look like in Minnesota?
Bark. Dark and nearly smooth on young twigs and branches; greenish-brown on older trees; narrow ridges are separated with marked regularities by deep diamond-shaped fissures.
What kind of ash trees grow in Minnesota?
Black ash is the most common ash tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:38:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of scales on trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-scales-on-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-scales-on-trees.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of scales on trees?
To get rid of scale insects prune and dispose of infested branches, twigs and leaves. When scale numbers are low they may be rubbed or picked off of plants by hand. Dabbing individual pests with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab or neem-based leaf shine will also w...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:26:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my maple tree?
Any sudden swing in temperature can make trees shed bark and crack under stress. Bark falls off after excessive heat, which, like frost damage, strips bark down to the wood. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, which means you’d see other signs of stress such a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:23:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does the word problem page mean in English?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-the-word-problem-page-mean-in-english.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-the-word-problem-page-mean-in-english.html</guid><description>What does the word problem page mean in English?
Meaning of problem page in English. problem page. noun [ C ] UK uk. Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio. / ˈprɒb.ləm ˌpeɪdʒ / us. Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio. / ˈprɑː.bləm ˌpeɪdʒ /. the part of a magazine or newspaper where letters f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:21:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is northern red oak a good tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-northern-red-oak-a-good-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-northern-red-oak-a-good-tree.html</guid><description>Is northern red oak a good tree?
Red Oak is a large, moderately fast growing deciduous tree. The official tree of PEI is highly tolerant of urban conditions and high winds. Red Oak is capable of growing in a wide variety of soils and is widely used for landscaping purposes….Its Uses.
Characteristi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:21:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are landscapers so unreliable?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-landscapers-so-unreliable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-landscapers-so-unreliable.html</guid><description>Why are landscapers so unreliable?
The biggest reason why so many homeowners hesitate to get a landscaper is because they’re afraid of how much it’s going to cost. The truth is that getting a regular landscaper is an expense, but it is an expense that can pay off for you in the long run. You’ve hear...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:19:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do about dead branches on silver birch tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-about-dead-branches-on-silver-birch-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-about-dead-branches-on-silver-birch-tree.html</guid><description>What to do about dead branches on silver birch tree?
Prune and dispose of dead branches on your silver birch tree to stop the spread of this disease. Anthracnose is a disease that affects many birch trees, including Betula pendula.
When to know if your silver birch tree has a borer?
The first sign o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:03:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my oak tree have brown spots on the leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-have-brown-spots-on-the-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-have-brown-spots-on-the-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does my oak tree have brown spots on the leaves?
Hear this out loudPauseWHAT CAUSES THESE BROWN SPOTS? The cause of these brown spots is a fungus called Tubakia dryina, aka Tubakia leaf spot. All oaks trees are susceptible but it’s most commonly seen in Red Oaks. The Tubakia fungus overwinters i...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:02:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are trees budding in January?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-trees-budding-in-january.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-trees-budding-in-january.html</guid><description>Why are trees budding in January?
Hear this out loudPauseA warm winter can throw that growth cycle off, causing a tree to begin budding in the winter. If the weather stays warm and there are no sudden shifts in temperature, then this may only cause your tree to have an odd but not otherwise unhealth...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:50:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a pin oak to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-pin-oak-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-pin-oak-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take a pin oak to mature?
Pin Oak. The pin oak (Quercus palustris) is a fast-growing red oak that starts to produce its first acorns after it is 20 years of age. A span of only one or two years is between significant acorn crops after the tree matures.
Can you save an old oak tree?
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:49:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is moss on tree branches bad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-moss-on-tree-branches-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-moss-on-tree-branches-bad.html</guid><description>Is moss on tree branches bad?
Algae, moss and lichens aren’t harmful to trees, so don’t fret if you spot any of their green growth. They’re all-natural organisms, that are not actually fungi, that crop up on trees and lots of other plants. Here’s how to tell them apart: Algae appear in moist weather...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:45:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do carpenter ants live in maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-carpenter-ants-live-in-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-carpenter-ants-live-in-maple-trees.html</guid><description>Do carpenter ants live in maple trees?
It is common to find carpenter ants on maple trees. Ants won’t kill your maple tree (Acer spp.) directly, but that doesn’t mean an ant-infested maple tree isn’t at some risk. The holes and tunnels left behind by carpenter ants can make tree limbs weaker and mor...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:43:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are sprinklers necessary?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-sprinklers-necessary.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-sprinklers-necessary.html</guid><description>Are sprinklers necessary?
The system is susceptible to underground leaks and can be damaged by lawn mowers hitting the sprinkler heads. And it requires ongoing maintenance, such as blowing out the water in the lines in the fall to prevent the pipes from freezing and cracking in the winter. But for s...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:40:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if your juniper has too much water?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-your-juniper-has-too-much-water.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-your-juniper-has-too-much-water.html</guid><description>How do you know if your juniper has too much water?
If new growth withers before it’s fully grown or becomes slightly yellow or green, there is too much water present. Watch leaves carefully as well. They may look like they are green, vibrant, and healthy, but if they break easily and are overall fr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:37:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to build a platform in your garage?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-build-a-platform-in-your-garage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-build-a-platform-in-your-garage.html</guid><description>How to build a platform in your garage?
Start building the platform by bolting the ledger to the garage. Position the top edge of the ledger 1-1/2 in. below the garage floor in the center of the opening and level it, using temporary stakes for support. Attach it with 1/2-in. concrete sleeve anchors ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:35:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the balls on pine trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-balls-on-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-balls-on-pine-trees.html</guid><description>What are the balls on pine trees?
Galls (tumor like growths) form along the stems or branches of pine trees. These galls are: Woody, round, oblong or irregularly shaped. At first, galls are pea size (1/4 inch) but can grow to the size of a grapefruit (4 inches across).
What falls from pine trees in ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:34:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is east side of house full sun?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-east-side-of-house-full-sun.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-east-side-of-house-full-sun.html</guid><description>Is east side of house full sun?
The eastern side of a house is the side that gets the morning sun, which is a cooler and a much less intense heat and light than afternoon sun. Plants that grow best in these conditions are plants that do not require more than four to six hours a day of sun.
What grow...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:32:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old does a fig tree have to be to produce figs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-a-fig-tree-have-to-be-to-produce-figs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-a-fig-tree-have-to-be-to-produce-figs.html</guid><description>How old does a fig tree have to be to produce figs?
Typically, a fig tree will not fruit until it reaches two years old, but it can take some trees as long as six years to reach the right maturity.
Are all figs from fig trees edible?
All native figs are edible but this is the most palatable, very ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:30:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do olive trees make good house plants?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-olive-trees-make-good-house-plants.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-olive-trees-make-good-house-plants.html</guid><description>Do olive trees make good house plants?
Olive trees are ancient plants. Because they don’t thrive indoors over the long run, it’s best to move potted olives outside or plant them in the ground when the weather warms up. If you grow an olive as a houseplant, choose a dwarf variety. Dwarf olives can gr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:20:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of spider mites on Blue Spruce?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-spider-mites-on-blue-spruce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-spider-mites-on-blue-spruce.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of spider mites on Blue Spruce?
You can treat spider mites with insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils, but these treatments can have an undesirable side effect. They remove the silvery-blue pigment that gives blue spruce its color. A safer option is to spray spruce trees weekl...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:20:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water do apricot trees need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-do-apricot-trees-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-do-apricot-trees-need.html</guid><description>How much water do apricot trees need?
The trees will need an inch (2.5 cm.) of water weekly, especially during bloom and fruiting. Use a drip irrigation system to avoid wet leaves, flowers and fruit. Be sure your apricot tree care includes thinning of the fruit once it comes in; thin the fruits to 1...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:18:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a mature silver maple look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-silver-maple-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-silver-maple-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a mature silver maple look like?
About the Silver Maple Tree The silver maple (acer saccharinum), a species native to eastern North America, got its name because its leaves, which are green on top, are silvery-white on their undersides. This tree reaches a height of 50–80 feet, with a spre...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:11:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can you plant on southwest side of house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-plant-on-southwest-side-of-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-you-plant-on-southwest-side-of-house.html</guid><description>What can you plant on southwest side of house?
Some examples include basil, borage, chamomile, parsley, comfrey, echinacea, fennel, lavender, lemon verbena, mint, rosemary, sage and thyme. Mint can take over the garden, so grow it in containers or in bordered beds.
How much sun does a south west fac...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:05:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can red oak trees grow in Colorado?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-red-oak-trees-grow-in-colorado.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-red-oak-trees-grow-in-colorado.html</guid><description>Can red oak trees grow in Colorado?
The only oak tree native to Colorado is the small, bushier Gambel Oak, Quercus Gambelii. Also known as a Scrub Oak, the Gambel Oak generally grows low and bushy in mountain foothills. That’s not to say it is less important than its more massive relatives. Let’s ta...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:02:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a dying juniper look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-dying-juniper-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-dying-juniper-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a dying juniper look like?
Cutting under cankered bark usually reveals discolored tissue, which may have a well-defined margin separating it from healthy tissue. When cankers entirely circle (girdle) stems or trunks, foliage turns yellow or brown and wilts as the plant dies outward or upwa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:55:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What pine trees dont grow too tall?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-trees-dont-grow-too-tall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-trees-dont-grow-too-tall.html</guid><description>What pine trees dont grow too tall?
Let’s look in more detail at some popular varieties of ornamental dwarf varieties of firs, spruces, pines, cypress, and other evergreen trees.
Mugo Pine Tree.
Green Spire Euonymus.
Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Tree.
The Blues Weeping Colorado Spruce Tree.
Dwarf Balsa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:44:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do if your morning glory has fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-if-your-morning-glory-has-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-if-your-morning-glory-has-fungus.html</guid><description>What to do if your morning glory has fungus?
If you suspect that your morning glory has this fungus, cut away the infected vine and dispose of it. Morning glories can be infested with pests too such as the cotton aphid, the leaf miner, and the leafcutter.
What kind of blight does a mango have?
Bligh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:44:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Fuerte avocado tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-fuerte-avocado-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-fuerte-avocado-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a Fuerte avocado tree get?
40 feet tall
This hybrid of the Mexican and Guatemalan avocado subspecies was a chance seedling from Puebla, Mexico, which was distributed by plant explorer Carl Schmidt in 1911. The ‘Fuerte’ can grow more than 40 feet tall and 35 feet wide at a rate of 3 feet...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:30:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of plant has white flowers on top?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-plant-has-white-flowers-on-top.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-plant-has-white-flowers-on-top.html</guid><description>What kind of plant has white flowers on top?
‘Snowmound’ and ‘Snow Storm’ are cultivars with white flowers. Spireas has fairly good tolerance for drought conditions once mature, but while young it is important to keep the plants well-watered. Mulching the soil will help keep it moist. Continue to 9 ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:29:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I crop an image by tracing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-crop-an-image-by-tracing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-crop-an-image-by-tracing.html</guid><description>How do I crop an image by tracing?
Tracing Image Crop Tool
The Crop tool allows you to crop the image you’re going to trace.
Select the Crop tool from the Tracing Image Tools palette.
Use the arrow buttons next to the width and height values to adjust the size of the crop box.
To reset the crop w...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:28:35 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>