<?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>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:22:37 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>How much is an olive tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-an-olive-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-an-olive-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is an olive tree worth?
How much does an olive tree cost? A 50-year old tree often costs around 500 euros / pounds / dollars. A 100 year old olive tree costs more than 1,000 euros / pounds / euros.
How do I identify my olive tree?
Color. Overall, olive leaves impart a soft pale green color ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:15:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How are the leaves of an oak tree identified?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-are-the-leaves-of-an-oak-tree-identified.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-are-the-leaves-of-an-oak-tree-identified.html</guid><description>How are the leaves of an oak tree identified?
With over sixty different oak species in the U.S alone and hundreds more across the globe, it can be challenging to identify oak leaves. To help narrow down a specific tree, they can be distinguished into two basic categories by leaf shape alone: red oak...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Mexican elder tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-mexican-elder-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-mexican-elder-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a Mexican elder tree get?
A native from California. A rampant, fast growing, wild looking shrub or multi-stemmed tree. Transplants well, does best in moist soils but will tolerate dry as well. Foliage leafs out in late winter and is a bright green. Leaflets 3 to 5, mostly elliptic, ovat...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:10:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat peeling bark on trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-peeling-bark-on-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-peeling-bark-on-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat peeling bark on trees?
If the tree has no other symptoms, it is likely the peeling bark is caused by weather stress. Treat these stressed trees with water and mulch. Make sure to hydrate the tree when its soil is dry and apply organic much in the spring and fall. Take a closer look ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:08:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How large should a container be for a Japanese maple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-large-should-a-container-be-for-a-japanese-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-large-should-a-container-be-for-a-japanese-maple.html</guid><description>How large should a container be for a Japanese maple?
Simply looking at the pot size in relationship to the tree size is normally enough to allow selection of the correct size of container. However, as an example a 30cm (1ft) square pot supports our 140cm high Japanese Maple very well.
How tall will...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:01:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are London Plane trees toxic?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-london-plane-trees-toxic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-london-plane-trees-toxic.html</guid><description>Are London Plane trees toxic?
Well-Known Member. The thing is… as soon as someone official says “its not poisonous…” they open themselves up to any number of probably spurious lawsuits hoping for an out of court settlement. There are no recorded cases of London Plane causing poisoning in equids.
Wha...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:01:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my leaves turning brown on my pear tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-leaves-turning-brown-on-my-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-leaves-turning-brown-on-my-pear-tree.html</guid><description>Why are my leaves turning brown on my pear tree?
Brown, shriveled or black leaves indicate the presence of fire blight, caused by a bacteria that affects apples and roses too. Because there are no good chemical treatments to control fire blight, your best control is to keep your pear tree healthy.
W...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:58:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years do mango trees live for?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-do-mango-trees-live-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-do-mango-trees-live-for.html</guid><description>How many years do mango trees live for?
Mango trees grow to 30–40 m (98–131 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10–15 m (33–49 ft). The trees are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years.
How old is a mature mango tree?
Planted from seed, a mango tree requires five to eight years befor...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:51:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should I be concerned about leaning tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-leaning-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-leaning-tree.html</guid><description>When should I be concerned about leaning tree?
While not all leaning trees should be cause for concern, there are instances when you need to take action: your tree is suddenly leaning after a storm. soil around the tree is heaving (moved upwards) or cracked. the tree is leaning over a structure or w...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:48:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a bur oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-bur-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-bur-oak-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a bur oak tree?
Lives for more than 200–300 years.
What does a bur oak bark look like?
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) Bark more rugged: thicker, darker, and consisting of long, tough ridges, not as flakey. Side veins on leaves all make the same angle with the central vein, and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:40:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is the leader of the Mother Tree Project?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-leader-of-the-mother-tree-project.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-leader-of-the-mother-tree-project.html</guid><description>Who is the leader of the Mother Tree Project?
Led by Dr. Suzanne Simard, forest ecology professor at the University of British Columbia, the Mother Tree Project brings together academia, government, forestry companies, research forests, community forests and First Nations to identify and design succ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:36:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is it to buy a house in Seattle?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-it-to-buy-a-house-in-seattle.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-it-to-buy-a-house-in-seattle.html</guid><description>How much is it to buy a house in Seattle?
Most of them have the financial means to compete with other buyers and raise home selling prices. As per Realtor.com, Seattle is a seller’s housing market. The median asking price for a home in Seattle was around $772,000 in July 2021 — up 5.8% year-over-yea...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why have moles suddenly appeared in my garden?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-have-moles-suddenly-appeared-in-my-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-have-moles-suddenly-appeared-in-my-garden.html</guid><description>Why have moles suddenly appeared in my garden?
Moles do not hibernate. They are usually nearer the surface in winter and deeper in summer. They love moist soil where worms are active, which is why they suddenly appear when the soil becomes cool, and moist in late autumn.
How do you get rid of family...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:02:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall is a 3 year old Eureka lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-is-a-3-year-old-eureka-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-is-a-3-year-old-eureka-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>How tall is a 3 year old Eureka lemon tree?
12 to 15 feet tall
Hear this out loudPauseThe tree: The variegated pink Eureka lemon is usually sold in a 5-gallon container when it’s 2 to 3 years old. In the ground, it grows 12 to 15 feet tall. Keep it small enough for a pot by pruning the foliage and r...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:01:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat maple fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-maple-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-maple-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you treat maple fungus?
Treatment: No cure, but some trees can recover with proper care. In severe cases, remove tree, fumigate soil, and plant a wilt-resistant species in its place. The best treatment is prevention through proper maintenance.
What does maple blight look like?
Lesions are a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:54:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I calculate how much water I use?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-calculate-how-much-water-i-use.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-calculate-how-much-water-i-use.html</guid><description>How do I calculate how much water I use?
Multiply by 2/3: Next you want to multiply your weight by 2/3 (or 67%) to determine how much water to drink daily. For example, if you weighed 175 pounds you would multiply that by 2/3 and learn you should be drinking about 117 ounces of water every day.
How ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:42:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the three types of canker sores?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-three-types-of-canker-sores.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-three-types-of-canker-sores.html</guid><description>What are the three types of canker sores?
There are several types of canker sores, including minor, major and herpetiform sores.
What else looks like canker sores?
Leukoplakia. These lesions can also be mistaken for canker sores because they produce white spots or patches inside the mouth. Unlike a ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any good ideas for backyard trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-good-ideas-for-backyard-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-good-ideas-for-backyard-trees.html</guid><description>Are there any good ideas for backyard trees?
Gallery featuring pictures of 32 brilliant backyard tree ideas that you can put to use at in your own property. Welcome to our gallery of fabulous backyard tree ideas. Yards and gardens are often filled with many varieties of flora. Flowers and bushes are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:29:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are oak trees famous for?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-oak-trees-famous-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-oak-trees-famous-for.html</guid><description>What are oak trees famous for?
Over the centuries, oak has been used to make barrels to store wines and spirits, and its bark is also used in the leather tanning process. Until the early twentieth century, the large round growths found on the trunks of oak trees, known as called oak galls, were used...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:28:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the two types of cypress trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-two-types-of-cypress-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-two-types-of-cypress-trees.html</guid><description>What are the two types of cypress trees?
Bald cypress and pond cypress are the two types of cypress trees that grow in the United States. For maximum results, choose a bald cypress, unless you are planting your tree in a swampy or boggy area since pond cypress trees need still water to thrive.
How m...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:07:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will remedy kill mesquite trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-remedy-kill-mesquite-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-remedy-kill-mesquite-trees.html</guid><description>Will remedy kill mesquite trees?
There are many ways to control mesquite. The most effective way to control mesquite is to mechanically or chemically kill the buds at the base of the stem to prevent resprouting. If the stems are 1.5-4 inches in diameter, use a mixture of 25 percent Remedy® and 75 pe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:04:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do spruce trees grow per year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-spruce-trees-grow-per-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-spruce-trees-grow-per-year.html</guid><description>How tall do spruce trees grow per year?
about 24 inches
This California native has pendulous branches and grows about 24 inches each year. It’s hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8.
How tall will a spruce tree grow?
Spruces are large trees, from about 20–60 m (about 60–200 ft) tall when mature, and have who...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:58:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Vermeer bc1000xl brush chipper for sale?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-vermeer-bc1000xl-brush-chipper-for-sale.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-vermeer-bc1000xl-brush-chipper-for-sale.html</guid><description>Is the Vermeer bc1000xl brush chipper for sale?
2021 Vermeer BC1000XL Tier 4 Final, The heavy-duty Vermeer BC1000XL brush chipper with its all-steel engine enclosure is designed to hold up for the l… 2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, Vermeer continues its dedication to delivering highly innovative, fuel-effici...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:54:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How are drilled wells different from regular Wells?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-are-drilled-wells-different-from-regular-wells.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-are-drilled-wells-different-from-regular-wells.html</guid><description>How are drilled wells different from regular Wells?
These wells draw water from aquifers near the surface. Drilled wells are constructed by percussion or rotary-drilling machines. Drilled wells can be thousands of feet deep and require the installation of casing. Drilled wells have a lower risk of c...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:46:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are white pine trees located?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-white-pine-trees-located.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-white-pine-trees-located.html</guid><description>Where are white pine trees located?
Eastern white pine is found across southern Canada from Newfoundland, Anticosti Island, and Gaspé peninsula of Quebec; west to central and western Ontario and extreme southeastern Manitoba; south to southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa; east to northern Il...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:43:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you start a profitable orchard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-start-a-profitable-orchard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-start-a-profitable-orchard.html</guid><description>How do you start a profitable orchard?
Steps to establishing a money-making orchard
Variety. Have an ongoing review of your orchard so you know which blocks or segments are poor performers economically and need to be replaced.
Site.
Rootstock.
Planting material.
Orchard design.
Fumigation.
Pl...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:42:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do golden Leylandii grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-golden-leylandii-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-golden-leylandii-grow.html</guid><description>How tall do golden Leylandii grow?
between 2m and 6m
This Leylandii hedging has a very fast growth rate, achieving about 60cm each year. Golden Leylandii hedge plants are perfect for a desired height between 2m and 6m.
How tall does Leylandii grow a year?
three feet
A leylandii will grow three feet ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:41:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do most people forget when moving?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-most-people-forget-when-moving.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-most-people-forget-when-moving.html</guid><description>What do most people forget when moving?
Personal Records – Often times during the moving process, one of the most significant and forgotten items are personal records. Personal records take a decent amount of time to accrue, and should be gotten weeks prior to your move. These include dental records...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:37:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are the USDA hardiness zones in South Carolina?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones-in-south-carolina.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones-in-south-carolina.html</guid><description>Where are the USDA hardiness zones in South Carolina?
USDA Zones 7a through 9a are represented in South Carolina. USDA Zones 3b through 5b are represented in South Dakota. Continue to 45 of 54 below. USDA Zones 5b through 8a are represented in Tennessee. USDA Zones 7b through 10a are represented in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:37:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do so many people not own a plant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-so-many-people-not-own-a-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-so-many-people-not-own-a-plant.html</guid><description>Why do so many people not own a plant?
Almost half don’t currently own plants because they don’t know how to take care of them — and 20% would sooner sit through a root canal than take care of a plant because of the pressure.
How to be a good parent according to an indoor plant parent?
It turns ou...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:29:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What evergreens are native to Illinois?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-evergreens-are-native-to-illinois.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-evergreens-are-native-to-illinois.html</guid><description>What evergreens are native to Illinois?
Native Illinois conifers include jack pine, shortleaf pine, white pine, red pine, northern white-cedar, eastern redcedar, baldcypress, and tamarack. Okay, you said “evergreen”, which of course eliminates baldcypress and eastern larch because those two species ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:28:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does an English oak grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-english-oak-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-english-oak-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does an English oak grow?
about 30-40 feet
Quercus robur, or English oak, is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It is part of the white oak family and will grow to a height and width of about 30-40 feet.
How fast do English oak trees grow?
0.5m per year
The expected grow...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:26:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What would cause a tulip tree to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-would-cause-a-tulip-tree-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-would-cause-a-tulip-tree-to-die.html</guid><description>What would cause a tulip tree to die?
Tulip poplars are susceptible to destructive diseases, such as verticillium wilt. Verticillium wilt often causes tree death. Early symptoms include discolored, wilted leaves that appear in sporadic patches on the tree. Trees often lose their leaves early and exp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:23:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it safe to eat berries from bushes?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-safe-to-eat-berries-from-bushes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-safe-to-eat-berries-from-bushes.html</guid><description>Is it safe to eat berries from bushes?
There are many, many types of wild edible berries, but blackberries and raspberries are by far the easiest to identify. Growing in those telltale tiny clusters, they don’t have any lookalikes and are all safe to eat.
What happens if you eat bush berries?
Fresh ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:22:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the largest cedar trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-largest-cedar-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-largest-cedar-trees.html</guid><description>What are the largest cedar trees?
The tree is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. It is currently the second largest known Western redcedar in the world, after the Cheewhat Giant on Canada’s Vancouver Island….
Duncan Cedar
Diameter
19.4 ft (5.9 m)
Volume of trunk
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:21:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will a hedge grow back?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-a-hedge-grow-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-a-hedge-grow-back.html</guid><description>Will a hedge grow back?
All hedges are living things and will grow back if you are careful with your cutting. As long as you have not fundamentally damaged their structure, you can help them recover from being cut back and they should respond well to occasional pruning and trimming.
Why has my prive...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:19:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is a sycamore tree the same as a maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-a-sycamore-tree-the-same-as-a-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-a-sycamore-tree-the-same-as-a-maple-tree.html</guid><description>Is a sycamore tree the same as a maple tree?
Today we’re tackling some species that belong in the same genus and are often confused: the Norway Maple and the sycamore. In fact, our heading is really a trick question; these are both technically Maples, sharing the genus Acer. In looking at the full t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:18:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you put between flagstone rocks?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-put-between-flagstone-rocks.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-put-between-flagstone-rocks.html</guid><description>What do you put between flagstone rocks?
Sand is traditionally used between the cracks of pavers. The small granules fill in the gaps between the stones without leaving spaces. Brush the sand into the flagstone gaps with a push broom. You’ll need to wet the sand so it settles and add more sand until...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:12:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant a palm tree where one died?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-palm-tree-where-one-died.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-palm-tree-where-one-died.html</guid><description>Can you plant a palm tree where one died?
If the Queen palm died of a cause other than Fusarium wilt, replanting can occur immediately. Removing the stump and large woody roots should be done prior to planting.
Do palm tree tops grow back?
A palm tree will not grow once the top has been cut off. T...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:10:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall can eastern hemlock trees be before they die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-eastern-hemlock-trees-be-before-they-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-eastern-hemlock-trees-be-before-they-die.html</guid><description>How tall can eastern hemlock trees be before they die?
The ENTS takes great pride in finding and documenting the maximum height of eastern trees. For the hemlocks, it would be only a few years until all in my area were dead. It became my mission to prevent the eastern hemlock from dying without prop...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:46:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should I cut back my roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-i-cut-back-my-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-i-cut-back-my-roots.html</guid><description>When should I cut back my roots?
When to Root-Prune a Potted Plant A potted plant should be root-pruned whenever the plant’s roots grow to the extent that they entirely fill the pot and begin to circle around the inside surface, or if the roots visibly escape through drainage holes.
Will a roots kee...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:40:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify a tree book?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-a-tree-book.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-a-tree-book.html</guid><description>How do I identify a tree book?
Our Top Picks
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region.
National Audubon Society FieldGuide to North American Trees: Western Region.
The Sibley Guide to Trees.
Peterson Field Guide Series: A Field Guide to Eastern Trees.
Peterso...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:35:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why has my Laburnum tree died?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-has-my-laburnum-tree-died.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-has-my-laburnum-tree-died.html</guid><description>Why has my Laburnum tree died?
ANSWER: The main disease problem with Laburnum trees is root rot. The tree will begin to look sickly and eventually die. The cause is generally a waterlogged soil.
What is eating my Laburnum leaves?
The caterpillars of laburnum leaf mining moth feed within the leaves o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:29:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you keep a juniper bonsai tree indoors?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-keep-a-juniper-bonsai-tree-indoors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-keep-a-juniper-bonsai-tree-indoors.html</guid><description>Can you keep a juniper bonsai tree indoors?
(They’re trees after all!) But juniper bonsai trees can tolerate indoor growing if they’re kept in the right conditions. Providing adequate light, temperature, and humidity levels will be your biggest challenge. We recommend starting outdoors, but if you’r...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:26:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What plants do butterflies need to survive?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-plants-do-butterflies-need-to-survive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-plants-do-butterflies-need-to-survive.html</guid><description>What plants do butterflies need to survive?
Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; their caterpillars only eat milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.), and monarch butterflies need milkweed to lay their eggs.
What butterflies most attracted to?
Plant type and color is important – Adult butterflies are a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:25:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How quickly does a Kwanzan cherry tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-does-a-kwanzan-cherry-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-does-a-kwanzan-cherry-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How quickly does a Kwanzan cherry tree grow?
12-24 inches per year
The trees grow to be 30-40 feet tall with a 30-40 foot spread, and have a moderate growth rate of 12-24 inches per year.
Is Kwanzan cherry tree fast growing?
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9 serrulata “Kwanzan”). This tree typically gro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What diseases can oak trees get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-diseases-can-oak-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-diseases-can-oak-trees-get.html</guid><description>What diseases can oak trees get?
Oak Tree Diseases:
Anthracnose.
Bur Oak Blight.
Oak Wilt.
Powdery mildew.
Root rot.
Canker disease.
Fungus.
Bacterial Leaf Scorch.
What kills red oak trees?
Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that is killing oak trees throughout the mid-west and into pockets of Texas a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:22:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Cedar tree roots grow down or out?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-cedar-tree-roots-grow-down-or-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-cedar-tree-roots-grow-down-or-out.html</guid><description>Do Cedar tree roots grow down or out?
The roots of a mature deodar cedar spread up to 32 feet from its trunk. In ideal conditions, trees have been known to develop roots down to 20 feet below the surface of the soil, but in most cases, the deepest roots are 6 to 7 feet down.
How big is the root syst...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:22:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of cottonwood trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-cottonwood-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-cottonwood-trees.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of cottonwood trees?
70 years
Plains cottonwoods have an average lifespan of 70 years and reach about 60-80 feet in height. The Old Main Cottonwood is between 135 and 140 years old, 108 feet tall and 19 feet in circumference at the base of the trunk.
Are cottonwood trees invasiv...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:20:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if you paint over rust?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-you-paint-over-rust.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-you-paint-over-rust.html</guid><description>What happens if you paint over rust?
Even after you spray paint over rust, it may continue to spread and weaken the surface of your metal. The longer you wait before addressing rust development on a metal surface, the more widespread it will become and the more it will compromise the structural inte...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:09:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat white fungus on sago palms?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-white-fungus-on-sago-palms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-white-fungus-on-sago-palms.html</guid><description>How do you treat white fungus on sago palms?
First prune off any infested fronds. Then apply paraffin based horticultural oil to all parts of the plant. Mix 3 tablespoons (44 ml.) of oil with water and spray the entire palm.
What is the white stuff on my palm?
The most concerning and most likely cau...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:05:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my cherry tree leaves dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-cherry-tree-leaves-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-cherry-tree-leaves-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my cherry tree leaves dying?
Common cherry tree problems include rot, spot, and knot diseases. Trees can also get blight, canker, and powdery mildew. Symptoms of rot diseases include slowed growth, discolored leaves that wilt quickly in hot weather, dieback, and sudden plant death. This is o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:04:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does honey locust lose leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-honey-locust-lose-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-honey-locust-lose-leaves.html</guid><description>Does honey locust lose leaves?
When do honey locust trees lose their leaves? Honey locust trees are one of the first trees in the fall to start losing their leaves. Once a honey locust tree starts to turn yellow, you can expect the entire tree to lose its leaves in two to three weeks. Leaves start t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:43:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What oak trees are in Northern California?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-trees-are-in-northern-california.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-trees-are-in-northern-california.html</guid><description>What oak trees are in Northern California?
The Red Oaks (section Lobatae)
Quercus agrifolia: Coast Live Oak.
Quercus kelloggii: Black Oak.
Quercus parvula: Shreve Oak.
Quercus wislizeni: Interior Live Oak.
Where is the biggest oak tree in California?
The valley oak is the largest oak tree found i...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:42:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do Georgian houses last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-georgian-houses-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-georgian-houses-last.html</guid><description>How long do Georgian houses last?
100 years
They are often built with brick and stone, sash windows, and later with stucco. The Georgian period covers over 100 years, so there are many nuances within that time frame.
What makes a house a Georgian?
Georgian houses are characterized by their: Rigid ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:38:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat anthracnose in trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-anthracnose-in-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-anthracnose-in-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat anthracnose in trees?
How to Control Anthracnose
Remove and destroy any infected plants in your garden. For trees, prune out the dead wood and destroy the infected leaves.
You can try spraying your plants with a copper-based fungicide, though be careful because copper can build up ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:32:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you trim a mimosa tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-you-trim-a-mimosa-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-you-trim-a-mimosa-tree.html</guid><description>Should you trim a mimosa tree?
Hear this out loudPausePruning. Because mimosa trees have long, drooping branches, they are prone to breakage and need plenty of pruning to keep their limbs strong. Light pruning is safe any time of year, and mimosa trees are not particular about when they’re pruned.
C...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the features of sprinkler irrigation?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-features-of-sprinkler-irrigation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-features-of-sprinkler-irrigation.html</guid><description>What are the features of sprinkler irrigation?
Sprinkler Irrigation System
Eliminates water conveyance channels, thereby reducing conveyance loss.
Suitable in all types of soil except heavy clay.
Water saving up to 30% – 50 %.
Suitable for irrigation where the plant population per unit area is very...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:13:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are white pine trees toxic to dogs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-white-pine-trees-toxic-to-dogs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-white-pine-trees-toxic-to-dogs.html</guid><description>Are white pine trees toxic to dogs?
If you prefer a live tree for your Christmas celebration, opt for a fir or spruce over pine. Pine trees aren’t toxic to dogs, but they can be to cats and can cause liver damage and even death. Regardless of tree type, pick up any fallen needles. If ingested, these...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:12:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my robellini palm turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-robellini-palm-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-robellini-palm-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my robellini palm turning yellow?
One of the more common ailments Robellini Palms suffer from is fungal infections. The palm is susceptible to bud rot, a fungus that attacks newly-forming leaves and can spread to the trunk and roots. Bud rot can be the cause of Robellini Palm t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many needles do Mugo pines have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-needles-do-mugo-pines-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-needles-do-mugo-pines-have.html</guid><description>How many needles do Mugo pines have?
Mugo Pine is a shrub or small, round or broad pyramidal plant 4 to 10 feet tall which grows best in sun or partial shade in moist loam (Fig. 1). Needles of this two-needle Pine are held on the tree for more than four years making this one of the more dense Pines ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:04:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the best Blacktop driveway sealer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-blacktop-driveway-sealer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-blacktop-driveway-sealer.html</guid><description>Which is the best Blacktop driveway sealer?
Sakrete Blacktop Sealer This product is available in a 5-gallon package like the others and has been specifically designed for blacktop driveways. The manufacturers say that the product stirs quite easily and spreads easily on the intended surface. It is v...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:01:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my ash tree losing bark?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-bark.html</guid><description>Why is my ash tree losing bark?
Ash Tree Losing Bark from Emerald Ash Borers and Sunburn Over-pruning is a common cause of an ash tree bark problem; the removal of branches that once shaded the trunk can lead to sunburn on these previously protected tissues. This is the telltale sign of the emerald ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:59:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many types of spruce trees are there?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-types-of-spruce-trees-are-there.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-types-of-spruce-trees-are-there.html</guid><description>How many types of spruce trees are there?
There are 35 species of spruce trees belonging to the genus Picea. These evergreen trees are related to other coniferous trees, such as pine, cedar, fir, and hemlock trees. Common types of spruce trees: The most well-known spruce tree is the Norwegian spruce...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of trees do not lose their leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-trees-do-not-lose-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-trees-do-not-lose-their-leaves.html</guid><description>What kind of trees do not lose their leaves?
Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don’t are called evergreen trees.
Which types of trees do not lose leaves in winter?
Coniferous trees typically do not lose their leaves in winter. Their l...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are aloe vera plants indoor or out?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-aloe-vera-plants-indoor-or-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-aloe-vera-plants-indoor-or-out.html</guid><description>Are aloe vera plants indoor or out?
They can grow pretty fast outdoors in a sunny garden, but are much slower when kept indoors as houseplants. If you want your potted aloe plant to grow faster, then put it outside during the summer (just make sure the pot has drainage holes!).
Can aloe vera plant g...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:50:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Japanese maple not red?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-not-red.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-not-red.html</guid><description>Why is my Japanese maple not red?
When a Japanese maple’s foliage should always be red but green leaf color predominates, it’s often due to the rootstock taking over the tree’s growth. The ability of red-leaved varieties of Japanese maples to remain red throughout the growing season is very variable...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:37:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing blue spruce trees in Indiana?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-blue-spruce-trees-in-indiana.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-blue-spruce-trees-in-indiana.html</guid><description>What is killing blue spruce trees in Indiana?
Blue spruce trees are susceptible to an infectious needle disease caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera. The disease, referred to as Rhizosphaera needle cast, is the most common problem seen on blue spruce samples that are submitted to the Plant Disease Clin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:32:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are arborists referred to as tree doctors?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-arborists-referred-to-as-tree-doctors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-arborists-referred-to-as-tree-doctors.html</guid><description>Why are arborists referred to as tree doctors?
Arborists cultivate trees and shrubs in order to maximize their health and aesthetic appearance while minimizing risks they pose to the people who interact with them. Because one of an arborist’s main responsibilities is diagnosing and treating diseases...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:22:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any plants that are toxic to dogs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-plants-that-are-toxic-to-dogs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-plants-that-are-toxic-to-dogs.html</guid><description>Are there any plants that are toxic to dogs?
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List – Dogs. Plants Toxic to Dogs. Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae. African Wonder Tree () | Scientific Names: Ricinus comm...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:22:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you control the size of an orange tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-control-the-size-of-an-orange-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-control-the-size-of-an-orange-tree.html</guid><description>Can you control the size of an orange tree?
Pruning orange trees can improve aeration and increase light through the canopy, thus improving fruit quality and yield. Pruning out water sprouts can improve productivity in some cases as well. Pruning potted oranges is usually not necessary either, as th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:18:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the going rate for black walnut trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-going-rate-for-black-walnut-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-going-rate-for-black-walnut-trees.html</guid><description>What is the going rate for black walnut trees?
Black walnut logs bring premium prices, and have since the 1700s, with single trees bringing up to $20,000. Bruce Thompson, author of “Black Walnut For Profit,” estimates a mature stand of black walnut trees can bring about $100,000 per acre in timber v...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:11:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a mini bonsai tree take to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-mini-bonsai-tree-take-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-mini-bonsai-tree-take-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does a mini bonsai tree take to grow?
How Long Does it Take to Grow a Mini Bonsai Tree? Bonsai that straddle the small-to-miniature category reach about 8 inches (20cm) in height and can take up to 20 years to fully mature. The term “miniature bonsai” generally refers to bonsai small enough...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:09:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is 7000 feet elevation high?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-7000-feet-elevation-high.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-7000-feet-elevation-high.html</guid><description>Is 7000 feet elevation high?
High Altitude is considered 4,900 – 11,500 feet above sea level (1,500 – 3,500 meters), very high altitude is from 11,500 – 18,000 feet (3,500 – 5,500 meters), and extreme altitude is 18,000 feet (5,500+ meters) and above.
CAN 7000 feet cause altitude sickness?
Altitude ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my foxtail palm leaves turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-foxtail-palm-leaves-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-foxtail-palm-leaves-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my foxtail palm leaves turning black?
Iron deficiencies: Symptoms include yellowing of leaves that eventually turn brown and necrotic at the tips. This deficiency is sometimes the result of planting too deeply or overwatering, and is most common for palms grown in pots.
Why is my palm tree t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:58:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best product to kill crab grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-product-to-kill-crab-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-product-to-kill-crab-grass.html</guid><description>What is the best product to kill crab grass?
The best weapon in your quest to kill crabgrass is pre-emergence herbicide (also called crabgrass preventer). Apply it in the spring before the crabgrass seeds sprout. The granular herbicide works by creating a chemical barrier at the surface of the soil....</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:57:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do white spruce need full sun?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-white-spruce-need-full-sun.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-white-spruce-need-full-sun.html</guid><description>Do white spruce need full sun?
Growing White Spruce Trees They prefer full sun and do best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but they are also very tolerant of shade. They like soil that is slightly acidic and moist but well draining. These trees grow best in loam but will do well in...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:55:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my eucalyptus Brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-eucalyptus-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-eucalyptus-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my eucalyptus Brown?
A Eucalyptus that experiences browning of the leaves is usually at risk of having various diseases such as root, foot, collar, or crown rot. Discoloration is typically the first sign followed by the bark becoming reddish brown.
What does a dying eucalyptus tree look like?...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:41:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does verticillium wilt look like on Japanese maple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-verticillium-wilt-look-like-on-japanese-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-verticillium-wilt-look-like-on-japanese-maple.html</guid><description>What does verticillium wilt look like on Japanese maple?
Symptoms of Verticillium Wilt Verticillium wilt appears on Japanese maples as wilted, stunted or light-colored leaves, leaf scorch, slowed growth and eventually dieback of entire shoots and branches. Individual branches or portions of the Japa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:41:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will tulips grow a second year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-tulips-grow-a-second-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-tulips-grow-a-second-year.html</guid><description>Will tulips grow a second year?
The quick answer to this is yes. Tulips are naturally perennials coming back year-after-year. However, in some circumstances when they do return they are smaller and don’t blossom as well in their second or third years. This happens sometimes when they are grown outsi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:38:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a plant product is a fruit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-plant-product-is-a-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-plant-product-is-a-fruit.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a plant product is a fruit?
Botanically, fruits and vegetables are classified depending on which part of the plant they come from. A fruit develops from the flower of a plant, while the other parts of the plant are categorized as vegetables. Fruits contain seeds, while vegetables...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What size cake is 35 servings?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-size-cake-is-35-servings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-size-cake-is-35-servings.html</guid><description>What size cake is 35 servings?
Cake Portions Chart
Cake Size
Round Cake
Square Cake
6 inch (15 cm)
11 servings
18 servings
7 inch (18 cm)
15 servings
24 servings
8 inch (20 cm)
20 servings
32 servings
9 inch (23 cm)
27 servings
35 servings
How much is a 3 tier cake at Walmart?
A two-tier...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:30:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do plum flowers last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-plum-flowers-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-plum-flowers-last.html</guid><description>How long do plum flowers last?
All varieties of plums bloom in late winter to early spring and fruit generally ripens in May through September, depending on species, cultivar and climate. Japanese plums are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10, while European pl...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:22:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you size an irrigation system?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-size-an-irrigation-system.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-size-an-irrigation-system.html</guid><description>How do you size an irrigation system?
That number is flow rate in terms of gallons per minute, or GPM. For schedule 40 PVC, use 1/2-inch pipe for a 4 GPM system, 3/4-inch pipe for 8 GPMs, 1-inch pipe for 13 GPMs, 1 1/4-inch pipe for 22 GPMs, 1 1/2-inch pipe for 30 GPMs, and 2-inch pipe for 50 GPMs.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:20:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill avocado mites?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-avocado-mites.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-avocado-mites.html</guid><description>How do you kill avocado mites?
Heat waves (several consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 100 F accompanied with low humidity &amp;lt; 50%) kill immature and adult persea mites. Orchards that are 20+ miles inland have less persea mite infestations because the groves have consistently higher temper...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:15:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of year do you spray for bagworms?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-year-do-you-spray-for-bagworms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-year-do-you-spray-for-bagworms.html</guid><description>What time of year do you spray for bagworms?
Early summer is the best time to treat for this pest, typically. If you miss this opportunity, the effectiveness of control decreases greatly. If you have bagworms this year, plan to spray again next year (mid-May) to catch any young caterpillars that hat...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:15:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How close to a house can an oak tree be?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-to-a-house-can-an-oak-tree-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-to-a-house-can-an-oak-tree-be.html</guid><description>How close to a house can an oak tree be?
This question all comes down to tree size. After all, the wide-root oak tree that’s 70 feet tall needs much more room than the modest Japanese maple. A good rule of thumb is to start at about 8 to 10 feet away from your home for small trees and scale up to ac...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What selective herbicide kills Bermuda grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-selective-herbicide-kills-bermuda-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-selective-herbicide-kills-bermuda-grass.html</guid><description>What selective herbicide kills Bermuda grass?
Triclopyr (Weed-B-Gon and Turflon) is a selective herbicide that kills broadleaf plants, but will suppress bermudagrass in cool season turfgrasses.
How do I get rid of Bermuda grass permanently?
The best way to kill Bermuda grass is to choke it out, so...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat bacterial blight on lilacs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-bacterial-blight-on-lilacs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-bacterial-blight-on-lilacs.html</guid><description>How do you treat bacterial blight on lilacs?
If your lilac bush does have infection, prune and burn all infected parts as soon as you notice them. Spray copper sulfate during the early spring. The disease starts as brown spots on stems and leaves of young shoots as they develop in early spring. A ye...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:59:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of false acacia?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-false-acacia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-false-acacia.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of false acacia?
They should be cut off with a clean sharp cut as close as possible to the root. Care should be taken when mowing or gardening around any grafted plant (but particularly robinias) not to damage the root system.
How can you tell a Black Locust from a honey locust?
Bar...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:57:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my willow tree turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-willow-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-willow-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my willow tree turning brown?
Willow scab is a fungal disease that causes leaf symptoms, followed by brown spore masses at the base of leaves. The symptoms of scab on willow start with dark spots on the leaves. These can be brown or black, and cause the leaves to wilt, shrivel ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant magnolias in the fall?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-magnolias-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-magnolias-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>Can you plant magnolias in the fall?
Deciduous magnolias (those that drop their leaves in fall) are best planted when dormant, typically in late fall or winter in warmer climates and early spring in cold climates. Evergreen magnolias are best planted in early spring.
Can I plant Magnolia now?
Magnol...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:53:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When does Cladrastis lutea bloom in the UK?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-does-cladrastis-lutea-bloom-in-the-uk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-does-cladrastis-lutea-bloom-in-the-uk.html</guid><description>When does Cladrastis lutea bloom in the UK?
Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Rounded, Vase. cladrastis lutea is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seed...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:50:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How close can you plant a Bloodgood Japanese maple to your house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-can-you-plant-a-bloodgood-japanese-maple-to-your-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-can-you-plant-a-bloodgood-japanese-maple-to-your-house.html</guid><description>How close can you plant a Bloodgood Japanese maple to your house?
It’s best to keep the Japanese maple distance from your house to at least 10 feet. Japanese are the smallest type of maple trees. Planting a Japanese maple next to your house can be perfect for shade for patios and other outdoor areas...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:49:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do aspen trees grow well in Denver?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-aspen-trees-grow-well-in-denver.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-aspen-trees-grow-well-in-denver.html</guid><description>Do aspen trees grow well in Denver?
Aspens thrive in higher elevations. Planting these trees in Denver with our heavy clay soils and hot lowland weather takes its toll, setting up Aspens for a host of troubles. However, homeowners continue to plant these trees because they are so Colorado.
Do aspen ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim honey locust trees in the summer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-honey-locust-trees-in-the-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-honey-locust-trees-in-the-summer.html</guid><description>Can you trim honey locust trees in the summer?
These trees should be pruned in fall after the leaves have dropped or in early spring, before the sap starts to flow (March). If needed, a few small branches can be removed in summer after the leaves have reached full size.
Can you trim honey locust?
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:41:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does wisteria grow on old wood?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-wisteria-grow-on-old-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-wisteria-grow-on-old-wood.html</guid><description>Does wisteria grow on old wood?
The majority of plants, including wisteria, fall into this category. Wisteria produces its flowers buds during the previous growing season (“blooms on old wood”). If the plants were pruned from late fall to early spring, those buds were removed. There are some steps y...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:32:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Harry Lauder dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-harry-lauder-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-harry-lauder-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Harry Lauder dying?
Some Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick plants (corylus avellana contorta) are being attacked and are dying slowly. This doesn’t seem to be a widespread problem, but it is happening. The disease that is attacking them is called Eastern Filbert Blight, which is a fungal type d...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can fig trees grow in a greenhouse?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-fig-trees-grow-in-a-greenhouse.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-fig-trees-grow-in-a-greenhouse.html</guid><description>Can fig trees grow in a greenhouse?
If you own a greenhouse, no matter how large or small, you can grow your own figs. As long as you keep your greenhouse temperature above about 28oF (about -2oC), your fig tree should survive the winter just fine. It is the harsh freeze/thaw cycle that you need to ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:24:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant dogwoods in spring?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-dogwoods-in-spring.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-dogwoods-in-spring.html</guid><description>Can you plant dogwoods in 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 bud and flow...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:04:36 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>