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Why do some trees make more leaves than others?

Why do some trees make more leaves than others? The tree has to put a lot of stored energy into re-creating them before it can start making leaves that wi...

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What is a good tree to replace an ash tree?

What is a good tree to replace an ash tree? Ash Tree Replacements for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic (Zones 3-9) Chinkapin oak (zones 4-7): A beautiful oa...

What is the correct answer to the 30 dollar tab Riddle?

What is the correct answer to the 30 dollar tab Riddle? Answer: The correct answer is 10 – 1 = $9. Each friend paid 9 w h i c h m a k e s i t a t o t a l ...

What is wrong with my flowering dogwood?

What is wrong with my flowering dogwood? Crown canker, Phytophthora cactorum, is the most serious disease of flowering dogwoods in the Eastern United Stat...

Is growing oleander illegal?

Is growing oleander illegal? Oleander is extremely dangerous/toxic to horses as well as other animals. Norco has a very high concentration of horses and t...

What kind of tree is a globe willow?

What kind of tree is a globe willow? Globe willow (Salix matsudana Navajo) is not a weeping willow, but has a round, upright growth habit and a single tru...

What insect leaves piles of sawdust?

What insect leaves piles of sawdust? Carpenter Ants The insect most likely to leave what look like sawdust piles is the carpenter ant (see Sawdust Piles C...

How much is an Italian cypress tree?

How much is an Italian cypress tree? Growing up to 3 feet per year, this evergreen is certainly a fast-growing tree. You can control the height by pruning...

What is wrong with my Protea?

What is wrong with my Protea? Protea require a well drained position and don’t like having wet feet. Phytophthora root rot is a fungus that infects the ro...

At what temperature should I cover tomatoes?

At what temperature should I cover tomatoes? Be prepared to cover your tomatoes when cold temperatures are predicted. If the forecast calls for temperatur...