<?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 03:33:26 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Who is responsible for boundary trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-boundary-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-boundary-trees.html</guid><description>Who is responsible for boundary trees?
When a tree grows exactly on the boundary, so that the base of its stem is actually intersected by the line between two properties, the tree will normally be considered to be jointly owned by both neighbours – who are, at least in theory, tenants in common of t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:26:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my arborvitae not growing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-arborvitae-not-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-arborvitae-not-growing.html</guid><description>Why is my arborvitae not growing?
The problem is that sometimes they are planted too close together and this can cause some slow growth. Though they are great as hedge fencing, Arborvitae should be planted at least two feet apart from each other so that they are not competing for the nutrients in th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:21:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When do maple trees start to lose their leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-do-maple-trees-start-to-lose-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-do-maple-trees-start-to-lose-their-leaves.html</guid><description>When do maple trees start to lose their leaves?
While this affects maple trees in general, it especially targets Norway, silver, and sugar varieties. Tar spot will not kill your trees, but it’s unsightly and can cause them to drop their leaves before the fall season. The spots first appear as small ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:19:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a pin oak tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pin-oak-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pin-oak-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a pin oak tree 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.
What is killing pin o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:10:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What maple trees stay small?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-maple-trees-stay-small.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-maple-trees-stay-small.html</guid><description>What maple trees stay small?
The Amur maple is one of the smaller trees in the Acer genus, growing either as a spreading multi-stem shrub or a small tree with a dense, rounded crown. Acer ginnala is sometimes classified as a subspecies of Tatarian maple, carrying the label Acer tataricum subsp. ginn...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:09:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my sweet peas turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-sweet-peas-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-sweet-peas-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my sweet peas turning yellow?
Why are the leaves on my sweet peas turning yellow? Leaves starting to go yellow on the bottom of the plant is usually caused by over-watering, or by watering from a cold hosepipe. It can also be caused by the compost being used being too rich and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:08:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my bay laurel turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-bay-laurel-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-bay-laurel-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my bay laurel turning yellow?
Nutritional deficiency – A yellowing bay laurel can be caused by a nutritional deficiency, particularly in iron. If a plant is not receiving enough iron it decreases Chlorophyll which is a vital component of photosynthesis, allowing plants to absorb energy from t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:06:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of disease does a maple tree have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-disease-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-disease-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of disease does a maple tree have?
While maple trees can suffer from a number of general problems, verticillium wilt seems to be the most common and dangerous disease plaguing maple tree owners. The fungi that cause verticillium wilt affect the tree’s vascular system and causes symptoms of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 03:01:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much do pecan trees cost?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-pecan-trees-cost.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-pecan-trees-cost.html</guid><description>How much do pecan trees cost?
Seedling trees can be purchased for as little as $8-$10, depending on size and quantity. Improved varieties (budded trees) range in price from $10-$25, depending on size and quantity.
What is the yield of a mature pecan tree?
40 to 50 pounds
A mature pecan tree requires...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:53:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I spray water on my succulent leaves every day when propagating?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-spray-water-on-my-succulent-leaves-every-day-when-propagating.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-spray-water-on-my-succulent-leaves-every-day-when-propagating.html</guid><description>Should I spray water on my succulent leaves every day when propagating?
This is the one time–and the only time–that it’s okay to use a spray bottle for watering your succulents–when you’re propagating! However, even still… When you’re propagating succulent leaves indoors or outdoors, you can water t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:47:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should you plant trees and shrubs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-you-plant-trees-and-shrubs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-you-plant-trees-and-shrubs.html</guid><description>When should you plant trees and shrubs?
You should wait until the heat of summer has passed to plant any other trees or shrubs. Fall: September through December is the right time to plant in hotter climates of the South and West—without the heat of summer and before the colder weather sets in. Roots...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:45:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cactus growing pups?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cactus-growing-pups.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cactus-growing-pups.html</guid><description>Why is my cactus growing pups?
Another critical point to note is that some cacti plants tend to produce tiny pups beneath their stems. These offsets are often too small because they get less sunlight. After separating such pups from the parent plant, dry them up for a couple of days before planting....</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:44:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive an unhealthy lawn?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-an-unhealthy-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-an-unhealthy-lawn.html</guid><description>How do you revive an unhealthy lawn?
How to Revive Dead Grass
Pull weeds or use herbicide to remove unwanted plants from your yard.
Dethatch the lawn to promote the circulation of air, water, and nutrients to the soil underneath this layer of decomposing plant material.
Till the soil to a depth of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:30:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What product keeps bugs away?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-product-keeps-bugs-away.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-product-keeps-bugs-away.html</guid><description>What product keeps bugs away?
This product is made to repel black flies, mosquitoes and other biting insects. Citronella Oil – Repels several biting insects including mosquitoes. Masks the scents on your body that may attract insects. DEET – Used to repel mosquitoes and ticks.
Do cleaning products k...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:29:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much do Norway Spruce trees cost?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-norway-spruce-trees-cost.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-norway-spruce-trees-cost.html</guid><description>How much do Norway Spruce trees cost?
Depending on the size, the cost of a Norway Spruce will be anywhere from as little as $40 to as much as $1,000. As with any tree, the taller it is, the more you are going to pay. For instance, a two to three-foot tall Norway Spruce could cost $28 to $42. A five ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:26:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat aphids on maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-aphids-on-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-aphids-on-maple-trees.html</guid><description>How do you treat aphids on maple trees?
Spraying the tree with neem oil or insecticidal soap helps control aphids without harming beneficial insects, but the spray has to come into direct contact with the aphid to be effective. Spray the tree until the insecticide drips from the foliage. It may take...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:20:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you add thickness to a concrete slab?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-add-thickness-to-a-concrete-slab.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-add-thickness-to-a-concrete-slab.html</guid><description>How do you add thickness to a concrete slab?
Wire mesh provides extra strength to thick concrete slabs. It can also prevent cracking and settling. You can purchase a roll of welded wire mesh at a home improvement store, then simply spread it out in a single layer over the old concrete. Press it down...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:12:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my Meyer lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-meyer-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my Meyer lemon tree?
Cold damage and improper watering, namely watering too much, are common environmental conditions that may lead to leaf drop on lemon plants. Cold damage – Citrus trees in general do not like cold or freezing temperatures. Overwatering – If your lemon tree i...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:09:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you save a pine tree that is turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-save-a-pine-tree-that-is-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-save-a-pine-tree-that-is-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Can you save a pine tree that is turning brown?
Increase drainage and take measures to prevent pines from standing in water– if the tree is young, you may be able to trim the rotted roots away from the plant. Proper watering should allow this condition to correct itself over time, though the browned...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:08:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant a Japanese maple in late spring?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-japanese-maple-in-late-spring.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-a-japanese-maple-in-late-spring.html</guid><description>Can you plant a Japanese maple in late spring?
Planting Japanese Maples So unlike many plants, the summer months may not be the best choice for planting. Planting in very early spring or well into fall suits these trees just fine.
Will a Japanese maple survive a spring freeze?
When Japanese maples a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:07:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do clump birch trees last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-clump-birch-trees-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-clump-birch-trees-last.html</guid><description>How long do clump birch trees last?
The lifespan of a paper birch in the wild is between 80 and 140 years. Cultivated paper birches have a much shorter life if they are grown in the home landscape. Here they may only live between 30 and 40 years. Some species of birch can live hundreds of years unde...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:58:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of questions do you ask during a landscape interview?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-questions-do-you-ask-during-a-landscape-interview.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-questions-do-you-ask-during-a-landscape-interview.html</guid><description>What kind of questions do you ask during a landscape interview?
Ask about the company and the industry. Here’s a look at 5 landscape interview questions you might be asked when interviewing for each of four different positions: crew, crew leader, branch manager and account manager. Keep in mind seve...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:48:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How cold can a plumeria tolerate?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-cold-can-a-plumeria-tolerate.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-cold-can-a-plumeria-tolerate.html</guid><description>How cold can a plumeria tolerate?
Caring for Indoor Plumeria Plumeria prefer temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, the plant will drop its leaves and go dormant. Water your plumeria when the top of the soil is dry.
What temperature will kill a pl...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:48:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the morning person or evening person?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-morning-person-or-evening-person.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-morning-person-or-evening-person.html</guid><description>Which is the morning person or evening person?
The standard circadian profile is the N type, which means people who wake up between 7 and 8 a.m. and go to bed between 11 p.m. and midnight. The N type is most likely to be alert in the morning and early evening and least alert in the early afternoon. ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:46:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do beavers really cut down trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-beavers-really-cut-down-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-beavers-really-cut-down-trees.html</guid><description>Do beavers really cut down trees?
Why Do Beavers Cut Down Trees? Beavers use the trees they cut down for food, and they use the left over branches for building materials for their dams and lodges. In cold weather climates beavers are most active cutting down trees in the fall because they are prepar...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:45:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which trees should plant near a house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-trees-should-plant-near-a-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-trees-should-plant-near-a-house.html</guid><description>Which trees should plant near a house?
Read on about some of the best trees to plant near house in India.
Banyan Tree. incrediblesnaps. Scientific name- Ficus benghalensis.
Neem tree. grow-trees.
Peepal tree. onlineprasad.
Arjuna tree. speakingtree.
Sal Tree. feedipedia.
Gulmohar tree. wikiped...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:44:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of mold on trees with rust?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-mold-on-trees-with-rust.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-mold-on-trees-with-rust.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of mold on trees with rust?
How to Control Rust Fungi
Remove all infected parts and destroy them. For bramble fruits, remove and destroy all the infected plants and replant the area with resistant varieties.
Clean away all debris in between plants to prevent rust from spreading.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:38:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive a dying eucalyptus tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-eucalyptus-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-eucalyptus-tree.html</guid><description>How do you revive a dying eucalyptus tree?
Gently pull off any loose yellow leaves and do not water the plant as often. If this does not help, move the eucalyptus to another part of the house that has less humidity. This should perk up the tree.
What is wrong with my eucalyptus tree?
There are sever...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:36:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pavers make a good driveway?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pavers-make-a-good-driveway.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pavers-make-a-good-driveway.html</guid><description>Do pavers make a good driveway?
Concrete pavers are a very popular building material used to pave driveways, walkways, patios, and other surfaces. The pavers are manufactured to high standards, creating a durable and uniform product that can actually create a stronger driveway than poured concrete.
...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:31:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does Leylandii take to establish?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-leylandii-take-to-establish.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-leylandii-take-to-establish.html</guid><description>How long does Leylandii take to establish?
Under ideal conditions, leylandii should create a good screen after two years growth when planting 120cm+ tall plants at 60cm apart and it will take about three years at 100cm apart. Laurel and other evergreen shrubs can sometimes form “instant hedges” if p...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:28:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When do you plant Cannas in the garden?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-do-you-plant-cannas-in-the-garden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-do-you-plant-cannas-in-the-garden.html</guid><description>When do you plant Cannas in the garden?
Place the pots in a heated greenhouse, water and wait for signs of life. From late May, after all risk of frost has passes and new shoots or roots have grown, harden off your cannas and and then plant them in the garden. They should flower in their first year....</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:15:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which oak tree has flowers?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-oak-tree-has-flowers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-oak-tree-has-flowers.html</guid><description>Which oak tree has flowers?
Generally, red oaks will bloom in May. They can grow to be between 50- and 75-feet tall and spread around the same amount. They prefer full sun and prefer light to medium watering. All of these trees tend to create flowers that are yellowish green in color.
Does an oak tr...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:50:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of pine is white pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-pine-is-white-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-pine-is-white-pine.html</guid><description>What kind of pine is white pine?
L. Pinus strobus, commonly denominated the eastern white pine, northern white pine, white pine, Weymouth pine (British), and soft pine is a large pine native to eastern North America.
What is the difference between pine and white pine?
Yellow pine tends to have a b...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:46:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does Miracle Gro help plants to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-miracle-gro-help-plants-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-does-miracle-gro-help-plants-to-grow.html</guid><description>How does Miracle Gro help plants to grow?
Adding Miracle-Gro to the soil of gardens and houseplants allows them to grow faster by assisting in the production of new plant cells. Horace Hagedorn and Otto Stern developed the original Miracle-Gro in the late 1940s, and it has become a household name an...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:44:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old does a butternut tree have to be to produce Butternuts?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-a-butternut-tree-have-to-be-to-produce-butternuts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-a-butternut-tree-have-to-be-to-produce-butternuts.html</guid><description>How old does a butternut tree have to be to produce Butternuts?
You could have Butternuts in a few years, and by the time the tree is 20 years old, could be producing well. Harvesting &amp;amp; Using: Treat as more or less the same as the Black Walnut.
When to plant Butternut seeds in the garden?
In a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:39:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if an oak tree is diseased?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-an-oak-tree-is-diseased.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-an-oak-tree-is-diseased.html</guid><description>How can you tell if an oak tree is diseased?
Infected trees show symptoms of general tree decline including branch dieback, loss of leaves and yellowing or browning of leaves in summer. Trees weakened by drought stress, wounding or other injuries are most susceptible.
What are the brown balls on an ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:31:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to sod 5000 square feet?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sod-5000-square-feet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sod-5000-square-feet.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to sod 5000 square feet?
Sod prices range from $0.30-$0.80 per square foot, depending on the variety of grass….Sod cost per square foot.
Lawn size (total square footage)
Sod installation cost
0-1,000 sq. ft.
$1,217
1,000-5,000 sq. ft.
$1,912
5,000-10,000 sq. ft.
$3,474
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Pine tree trimming costs tend to vary between $200 to $1,500 with the average species ranging from 40 to 100 feet tall.
How far can you cut back an oak tree?
Oak trees 3 years or older can be trimmed to a certain shape, but you must only remove branches ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:15:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do olives grow on new growth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-olives-grow-on-new-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-olives-grow-on-new-growth.html</guid><description>Do olives grow on new growth?
When olive trees are left unpruned they grow quite large which makes it difficult to harvest the fruit. Josh is tidying up a tree that has been left unpruned for a number of years. Hard pruning an olive tree in late winter or early spring will encourage a flush of new g...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:11:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to take care of a newly laid lawn?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-take-care-of-a-newly-laid-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-take-care-of-a-newly-laid-lawn.html</guid><description>How to take care of a newly laid lawn?
How to Care for New Sod 1 Start With Aggressive Watering. Your lawn needs to be watered deeply, as soon as you’ve laid it. 2 Encourage Roots. Your freshly laid lawn needs a steady supply of nutrients to help it grow strong during its first few months. 3 When an...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:11:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my red maple turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-red-maple-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-red-maple-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my red maple turning brown?
Over-exposure to sun can result in brown leaves, a phenomenon also known as “leaf scorch.”1﻿ A hot summer can leave even established specimens that are too exposed to sun with brown leaves, especially if other debilitating factors are present.
How do...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:07:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the blades of my St Augustine grass turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-blades-of-my-st-augustine-grass-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-blades-of-my-st-augustine-grass-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the blades of my St Augustine grass turning yellow?
ANSWER: This yellowing is likely due to all of the rain. Rains leach nitrogen out of the soil, which causes some yellowing. If you have not fertilized in the past couple of months, you may apply a lawn fertilizer in August to provide nitrog...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:02:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my grapefruit tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-grapefruit-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-grapefruit-tree.html</guid><description>What is killing my grapefruit tree?
The incurable citrus tree disease huanglongbing, or HLB, has been detected in Los Angeles and Orange counties and most recently in Riverside. The citrus disease is spread from tree to tree by Asian citrus psyllids, the insects that move the bacteria that cause hua...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:48:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if a tree is too close to your house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-a-tree-is-too-close-to-your-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-a-tree-is-too-close-to-your-house.html</guid><description>What happens if a tree is too close to your house?
It’s important to know where the sewer or septic line is on your property, since planting trees too close to it will increase the risk for clogs. Tree roots can eventually grow through pipes as they move toward water underground, and this can cause ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:45:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do birch trees grow in threes?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-birch-trees-grow-in-threes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-birch-trees-grow-in-threes.html</guid><description>Why do birch trees grow in threes?
Height. One possible reason people plant silver birches in groups of three is to reduce their height. Since the birch roots are both deep and wide-spreading, certain gardeners feel that by planting a cluster of three trees, the roots will have to share a small area...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:41:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What killed my poplar tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-killed-my-poplar-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-killed-my-poplar-tree.html</guid><description>What killed my poplar tree?
Perhaps the most important diseases on willows and poplars are fungal canker diseases. When a canker grows all the way around the limb it causes the branch to wilt and die. A tree affected by a canker disease is usually first noticed for its wilting leaves on scattered li...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:36:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do trees split at the bottom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-trees-split-at-the-bottom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-trees-split-at-the-bottom.html</guid><description>Why do trees split at the bottom?
Dry weather (which slows growth) followed by wet or ideal growth conditions may cause an excessive or vigorous amount of growth leading to splits in the bark. Sunscald, especially in winter months, can cause bark injury to thin-barked or young trees.
What do you put...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:35:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Leylandii going brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-leylandii-going-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-leylandii-going-brown.html</guid><description>Why is my Leylandii going brown?
When Leylandii are too dry or too wet, their needles start to turn yellow and then brown. This will mean your Leylandii cannot get enough water to the foliage and they will look like they are suffering from drought when they are actually too wet.
Will Leylandii grow ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:35:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where can I find a mayhaw fruit tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-i-find-a-mayhaw-fruit-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-i-find-a-mayhaw-fruit-tree.html</guid><description>Where can I find a mayhaw fruit tree?
The Mayhaw tree is a small native fruit tree growing from east Texas to Georgia and as far north as Kentucky. This showy tree is primarily found in bottomland and along the river’s edge. It is known for its love of water but will grow well in your yard or home g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:33:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the white spots on eucalyptus leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-white-spots-on-eucalyptus-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-white-spots-on-eucalyptus-leaves.html</guid><description>What are the white spots on eucalyptus leaves?
Powdery mildew is fairly easy to recognize on plants. It appears on eucalyptus and other plants as patches of powdery white growth on both leaf surfaces, shoots and sometimes flowers and fruit. Both old and new growth can be affected by powdery mildew, ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:31:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are branches dying on my oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-branches-dying-on-my-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-branches-dying-on-my-oak-tree.html</guid><description>Why are branches dying on my oak tree?
Dying oak tree branches are often a sign of poor growing conditions, illness or pest infestations. Prompt treatment can help reduce damage, promote proper growth and extend the lives of your oak trees.
How do I know if my oak tree is diseased?
Symptoms of oak...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:28:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a transplanted orange tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-transplanted-orange-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-transplanted-orange-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a transplanted orange tree?
How to Save a “Dying” Transplanted Tree
Hydrate roots with at least one inch of water each week.
Add a two-to-four-inch deep layer of mulch from the tree’s base to its outermost leaves. Then, pull the mulch a few inches away from the trunk. You want to av...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:28:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a mature tulip tree look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-tulip-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-tulip-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a mature tulip tree look like?
The Tulip tree is a large tree with a massive trunk. At maturity it can grow 70 to 100 feet tall with an irregular but architecturally interesting branch structure. Overall the trees are shaped like a rounded pyramid when young and attain an upright, oval sha...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:22:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When can you plant ornamental cabbage?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-can-you-plant-ornamental-cabbage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-can-you-plant-ornamental-cabbage.html</guid><description>When can you plant ornamental cabbage?
Ornamental cabbages and kales do not tolerate summer heat, so you need to start plants from seed in mid-summer, or purchase transplants at your local garden center. Sow seeds about six to 10 weeks before the expected date of the first frost in your area.
Can I ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:19:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my maple tree bark turning white?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why is my maple tree bark turning white?
Bacterial Wetwood. Also called slime flux, bacterial wetwood is a disease that causes yellowish-brown wood discoloration and foul-smelling slime to ooze out of the bark. The slime can be clear or white and frothy. When the slime dries, it leaves a white or gr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:11:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do apricot trees blossom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-apricot-trees-blossom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-apricot-trees-blossom.html</guid><description>Do apricot trees blossom?
Full bloom occurs when the five white petals of an apricot blossom open fully. During that stage, each tree should be covered in white blooms with only sparse foliage present. Keeping the flowers dry helps to prevent fungal infections in the blooms and later on the fruits.
...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:07:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my maple tree turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-maple-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-maple-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my maple tree turning brown?
Brown leaf edges on maples and other trees are symptoms of scorch. This occurs when the tree loses water from its leaves faster than it can absorb it from the soil. Drought, windy conditions, and root damage or restrictions are often the cause. Anth...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Crimson King maple dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-crimson-king-maple-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-crimson-king-maple-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Crimson King maple dying?
The Crimson King maple is susceptible to verticillium wilt, which causes branches to wilt and die. It is not always possible to spot the infection as sapwood staining (sometimes patches of dark or olive green) may not be obvious.
Why is my maple tree losing leaves...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop thorns from growing back?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-thorns-from-growing-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-thorns-from-growing-back.html</guid><description>How do you stop thorns from growing back?
If you want to plant in the area after you’ve killed the brambles and it’s not grassy then use glyphosate based weed killer. Both will kill your brambles and stop them from growing back.
Can you remove the thorns from a honey locust tree?
Hiring professional...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:58:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I trim my neighbors bushes in Florida?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-trim-my-neighbors-bushes-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-trim-my-neighbors-bushes-in-florida.html</guid><description>Can I trim my neighbors bushes in Florida?
Hear this out loudPauseYes, a landowner has the legal right to trim branches and limbs that extend onto their property line. However, Florida law allows tree trimming only up to your property line, and trimming is prohibited if it requires access to the nei...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:52:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high does a monkey puzzle tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-does-a-monkey-puzzle-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-does-a-monkey-puzzle-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How high does a monkey puzzle tree grow?
30m
Reaching up to 30m in height, monkey puzzle has a stout, almost cylindrical trunk with smooth bark that has a purplish-brown colour. The base of a large tree can resemble an elephant’s foot.
What is the tallest monkey puzzle tree?
Araucaria araucana (co...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:52:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my hibiscus tree not blooming?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-hibiscus-tree-not-blooming.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-hibiscus-tree-not-blooming.html</guid><description>Why is my hibiscus tree not blooming?
The reason for hibiscus not flowering is usually because of too much shade, drought stress or too much fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes foliage at the expense of flowers and too much phosphorous reduces hibiscus blooms by immobilizing nutrients in the soil. The bes...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:48:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree trunk weeping?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-trunk-weeping.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-trunk-weeping.html</guid><description>Why is my tree trunk weeping?
Wetwood-causing bacteria enter trees through wounds in the roots, trunk or limbs. Once inside, the bacteria produce gas within the tree. Pressure mounts, and eventually runny liquid seeps out through openings in the bark. As it drips down, it stains the tree’s trunk a y...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:48:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any pests on my lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-pests-on-my-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-pests-on-my-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>Are there any pests on my lemon tree?
A citrus accent enhances your garden, but cannot grow well if infected with pests. Lemon trees (Citrus limon) come in several varieties, offering both fruit and attractive garden accents. Lemon tree pest infestations are relatively easy to identify, leaving thei...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:36:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant 2 rhododendrons together?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-2-rhododendrons-together.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-2-rhododendrons-together.html</guid><description>Can you plant 2 rhododendrons together?
Determine the spacing between the rhododendron plants by adding the mature width of the plants together and dividing by half. For example, if one variety spreads 3 feet wide and the other bush spreads 5 feet wide, then the total width of both the plants is 8 f...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:31:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How dangerous are straight-line winds?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-dangerous-are-straight-line-winds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-dangerous-are-straight-line-winds.html</guid><description>How dangerous are straight-line winds?
While straight-line winds are different than tornadoes, they can cause just as much damage. Like a tornado, straight-line winds and derechos are particularly dangerous if you’re caught outdoors during the storm. Immediately seek shelter, and stay away from tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:30:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is a white pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-white-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-white-pine.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is a white pine?
Gardeners living in USDA zones 5 through 7 are planting white pines as ornamental trees. The young trees grow rapidly in an appropriate site. Read on to learn how to plant a white pine tree. White pines are lovely evergreens with graceful habits. The lush, 3- to 5-...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:29:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of soil do ash trees like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-soil-do-ash-trees-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-soil-do-ash-trees-like.html</guid><description>What kind of soil do ash trees like?
Ash trees can tolerate a wide range of soil types including sand, loam, clay and many variations in between, but prefer loam high in organic content. You can do a quick test of your soil by digging down a few inches and picking up a handful from the ground.
Are g...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:23:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a pine tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-pine-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-pine-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a pine tree worth?
Selling mature pine trees from your property can help clear some land and make some money. Subsequently, question is, how much money is an acre of pine trees worth? The average stumpage price is $300/MBF, or $1,800 per acre total value….How much is a full grown pine tr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:23:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will removing tree cause subsidence?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-removing-tree-cause-subsidence.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-removing-tree-cause-subsidence.html</guid><description>Will removing tree cause subsidence?
Can trees cause subsidence? Yes. When tree roots enter a shrinkable, clay soil, they can take up sufficient moisture to cause the clay to dry and shrink. As a result, any foundation built upon the clay may move or subside.
What happens if you cut down an oak tree...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:22:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of white spots on my palms?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-white-spots-on-my-palms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-white-spots-on-my-palms.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of white spots on my palms?
You can spray with a horticultural oil (be careful to check the temperature restrictions) or Organicide, a chemical that is 95 percent fish oil. The oils are effective because they are able to coat the exterior of the scale insects and suffocate them.
Wha...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:18:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify tree disease?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-tree-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-tree-disease.html</guid><description>How do you identify tree disease?
7 Signs Your Tree May Have a Disease
Hard, Gray Growths. Fomes fomentarius is a fungus that often damages trees like Hickory, Cherry, Maple, and Birch.
Peeling Bark.
Black Flowers or Shoots.
Light Brown Shelves near the Base of the Tree.
Yellow or Brown Leaves....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:13:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my plums turning white?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-plums-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-plums-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why are my plums turning white?
WHITE POWDER ON PLUM TREE LEAVES Plum trees often suffer from POWDERY MILDEW which is a fungal disease. The powder you see on the leaves are the spores of the fungus.
What time of year do plum trees flower?
Frost Damage to Blossom Many Plum trees full of blossom fail ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:12:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it normal for a 15 year old to have discharge?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-discharge.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-discharge.html</guid><description>Is it normal for a 15 year old to have discharge?
Yes, this is perfectly normal. Girls start to produce more vaginal discharge (fluid) as they go through puberty and the hormones in the glands of the vagina and cervix (neck of the womb) begin to work. The fluid helps to keep the vaginal area moist a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:07:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is a hemlock tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-hemlock-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-hemlock-tree.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is a hemlock tree?
Hemlock trees are a popular conifer that is commonly used as either privacy shrubs or as visual anchor trees in the landscape.
What are the advantages of growing hemlock trees in Canada?
Two virtues of Canadian hemlock trees are that they are shade tolerant and...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:03:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my sassafras trees dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-sassafras-trees-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-sassafras-trees-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my sassafras trees dying?
Unfortunately, sassafras, like some other native plants, has started to succumb to a pest from another continent. In this case, it is the Asian ambrosia beetle. The beetles spread a fungus, called laurel wilt disease, which causes the trees to die.
How do you take c...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:56:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is London planetree messy?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-london-planetree-messy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-london-planetree-messy.html</guid><description>Is London planetree messy?
London plane trees tend to be a somewhat messy, seemingly dropping something every day of the year. In fall, when other deciduous trees are dropping their leaves, the London plane leaves die, but persist on the branches throughout the entire winter. Sycamore trees have ver...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:55:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What city in Florida has the lowest humidity?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-city-in-florida-has-the-lowest-humidity.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-city-in-florida-has-the-lowest-humidity.html</guid><description>What city in Florida has the lowest humidity?
Key West (surrounded by water) has always seemed a tad less humid to me. But you probably wouldn’t want to live there (although it’s a great place to visit). In the winter, after a cold front passes, the humidity is the lowest. You get more of those cool...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:50:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes black spot on maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-black-spot-on-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-black-spot-on-maple-trees.html</guid><description>What causes black spot on maple trees?
Don’t worry, it is a very common thing to get yellow or black spots on your maple tree leaves. This is caused by a fungal disease (Rhystisma acerinum), also known as tar spot. Heavy infections can also cause early leaf drop. The best way to help control the fun...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:44:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying cherry tree?
If you really want to save it, why not dig it up, loosen the soil in a large and deep area by digging with a shovel to break everything up, then refill the hole partially, mix in a little compost or other organic matter, tamp down the soil at the bottom of the ho...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:44:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is the founder of arborists near me?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-founder-of-arborists-near-me.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-founder-of-arborists-near-me.html</guid><description>Who is the founder of arborists near me?
Arborists Near Me was started by Stephen Clark. He has been in the online marketing space for over 12 years, helping small to medium sized businesses as a senior executive digital marketing consultant for one of the largest local online marketing companies in...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you spray on magnolia scale?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-spray-on-magnolia-scale.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-you-spray-on-magnolia-scale.html</guid><description>What do you spray on magnolia scale?
To control magnolia scale, remove and destroy heavily-infested branches. Treat with a contact insecticide (horticultural oil, insecticidal soap, other synthetic insecticide) or a systemic insecticide (imidacloprid) in late August or early September.
When do you s...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:39:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Italian cypress trees low maintenance?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-italian-cypress-trees-low-maintenance.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-italian-cypress-trees-low-maintenance.html</guid><description>Are Italian cypress trees low maintenance?
As you would expect of a tree native to the Mediterranean, Italian cypresses do well in hot dry conditions. Thanks to its shape, the Italian cypress needs little pruning, says the University of Redlands. They are low maintenance and need little fertilizer.
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Dwarfing cherry trees can also be grown in a large pot – which is perfect for smaller gardens or patios. Move the cherry trees into a larger container in the first 12 months, then repot every two-three years until it reaches its full height. Try to repot in the winter...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:33:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where should eucalyptus trees be placed?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-should-eucalyptus-trees-be-placed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-should-eucalyptus-trees-be-placed.html</guid><description>Where should eucalyptus trees be placed?
Eucalyptus, potted or not, require full sun to thrive. Place your eucalyptus houseplants on the patio in a sunny, sheltered location where it is easy for you to water it. You can also dig a hole and place the container in it, sunk to the pot lip, all summer l...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:33:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it safe to use mouse poison pellets?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-safe-to-use-mouse-poison-pellets.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-safe-to-use-mouse-poison-pellets.html</guid><description>Is it safe to use mouse poison pellets?
If you have tried homemade mouse poison and traps and failed, you should use the mouse poison pellets for guaranteed results. The products primarily impair the nervous system of the mouse making it difficult for it to coordinate various activities necessary fo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of an aspen tree in your yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-an-aspen-tree-in-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-an-aspen-tree-in-your-yard.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of an aspen tree in your yard?
The right way to remove aspen is to kill the tree and the root system with an herbicide and cut it down after it is dead. To kill aspens apply the herbicide Roundup to the base of the trunk. Drill a series of holes into the trunk at a 45 degree angle...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:27:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it bad to plant trees close together?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-bad-to-plant-trees-close-together.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-bad-to-plant-trees-close-together.html</guid><description>Is it bad to plant trees close together?
When trees are planted too close together, the lack of air circulation can cause mold and mildew to form on trees. Weakened trees are also more susceptible to infestations of tree mites, aphids, and other pests. As with disease, if trees are touching, pests w...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:22:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do mulberry trees drop their leaves in winter?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mulberry-trees-drop-their-leaves-in-winter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mulberry-trees-drop-their-leaves-in-winter.html</guid><description>Do mulberry trees drop their leaves in winter?
Mulberry trees are deciduous in winter with new leaves appearing in spring.
Why is my mulberry tree going yellow?
When the tree does not get enough water, the mulberry gets yellow leaves. A mulberry tree may be particularly prone to this during periods ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:21:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my knockout roses turning purple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-knockout-roses-turning-purple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-knockout-roses-turning-purple.html</guid><description>Why are my knockout roses turning purple?
When a Rose Bush with Red Leaves is Normal The new foliage of many roses starts out a very deep red to nearly purple in color. From this new growth comes the forming of buds and future beautiful blooms. Every time we deadhead our roses (remove the old blooms...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify a hawthorn tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-a-hawthorn-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-a-hawthorn-tree.html</guid><description>How do you identify a hawthorn tree?
Hawthorn Identification Hawthorn species are generally identified by their broadly ovate green lobed leaves, showy clusters of spring flowers, and dangling clusters of small berry-like fruits. Hawthorns are also known for their spreading rounded to conical crown....</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the cottonwood tree a male or female?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-cottonwood-tree-a-male-or-female.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-cottonwood-tree-a-male-or-female.html</guid><description>Is the cottonwood tree a male or female?
For instance, the cotton that helps carry seeds on the breeze can be a nuisance, especially when it sticks to window screens, blocks air conditioning units or coats a swimming pool. There’s a workaround, though. Cottonwood trees are male and female, and only ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:17:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is black walnut a good yard tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-black-walnut-a-good-yard-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-black-walnut-a-good-yard-tree.html</guid><description>Is black walnut a good yard tree?
There is no other wood like it: beautiful, strong, easy to work and resistant to rot. The black walnut is definitely one of North America’s most remarkable trees, both for its uses and its natural beauty. Naturally occurring trees prefer deep, rich bottomland soils,...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:05:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do trees react to drought?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-trees-react-to-drought.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-trees-react-to-drought.html</guid><description>How do trees react to drought?
Trees respond to the stress of drought by closing these pores. They then need to rely on stored sugars and starches to stay alive, and will die if these run out before a drought ends. If a tree loses too much water too quickly, an air bubble (embolism) forms.
What will...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Ming aralia a good indoor plant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-ming-aralia-a-good-indoor-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-the-ming-aralia-a-good-indoor-plant.html</guid><description>Is the Ming aralia a good indoor plant?
It is also known as Parsley Aralia and Chinese Aralia. Ming Aralia plants are great air purifiers thanks to their ability to remove organic volatiles from the indoor environment. Its interesting foliage makes Ming Aralia a great ornamental plant that can be gr...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:49:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you cut back corkscrew grass?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-you-cut-back-corkscrew-grass.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-you-cut-back-corkscrew-grass.html</guid><description>Do you cut back corkscrew grass?
The perennial corkscrew rush is semi-evergreen. In the higher zones it will remain green throughout winter, but colder areas see the foliage turning brown. You can cut the foliage back when this occurs in very early spring to make way for new leaves.
Why are the tips...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do river birches grow fast?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-river-birches-grow-fast.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-river-birches-grow-fast.html</guid><description>Do river birches grow fast?
This is a fast-growing tree that averages about 36 inches of growth per year. Dwarf varieties may grow a bit slower, taking 10 years or so to reach 10 feet. River birches are not particularly long-lived trees, however.
How do you know if a river birch tree is dying?
3 SIG...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:14:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you plant pine trees in March?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-pine-trees-in-march.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-plant-pine-trees-in-march.html</guid><description>Can you plant pine trees in March?
It’s typically best to plant pine trees early before the growing season. In many areas, planting between December and March is safe as long as the seedling won’t endure freezing conditions. February and March are often the best months. In colder climates, you might...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:59:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my cherry blossom leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-cherry-blossom-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-cherry-blossom-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my cherry blossom leaves turning brown?
Coccomyces hiemalis is the fungal pathogen that leads to cherry leafspot. This common disease affects the stems, fruit and foliage of cherry trees, causing the leaves to brown and drop. Complete defoliation can occur, which leads to stunted growth, los...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:57:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What reference source means?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-reference-source-means.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-reference-source-means.html</guid><description>What reference source means?
Reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, etc. are research tools that can help you with your paper or project. Reference sources are designed to be consulted rather than read through. Reference materials can be arranged alphabetically, to...</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:55:34 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>