<?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://verify3.modenacam.com</link><description>Connected.Informed.Engaged.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:30:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://verify3.modenacam.com/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Do carpenter ants live in maple trees?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-carpenter-ants-live-in-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-carpenter-ants-live-in-maple-trees.html</guid><description>Do carpenter ants live in maple trees?
It is common to find carpenter ants on maple trees. Ants won’t kill your maple tree (Acer spp.) directly, but that doesn’t mean an ant-infested maple tree isn’t at some risk. The holes and tunnels left behind by carpenter ants can make tree limbs weaker and mor...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:30:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of runners face?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-runners-face.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-runners-face.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of runners face?
Fitness Enthusiast? Avoid Getting The “Runner’s Face” With These Tips
Drink lots of water. Sagging skin is a common side effect of intense workouts aimed at burning fat.
Always apply sunscreen. Marathon runners usually head outdoors for a long jog or a quick spr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:22:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my crab apple tree wilting?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-crab-apple-tree-wilting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-crab-apple-tree-wilting.html</guid><description>Why is my crab apple tree wilting?
Spider mites, aphids, and scale insects can cause leaf yellowing, wilting, spotted and distorted leaves, and even tree death. Environmental conditions, such as drought, can make crabapples vulnerable to Botryosphaeria canker, while wet or humid summers predispose t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:17:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to reset a retaining wall?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-reset-a-retaining-wall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-reset-a-retaining-wall.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to reset a retaining wall?
So, what’s the bottom line about the cost to repair a retaining wall? A simple, small wall can cost as little a $800 to $1,000, while an involved project with backfill, labor and excavation can cost upwards of $20,000.
How do you save money on a retai...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:15:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is Dallas so hot in the summer?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-dallas-so-hot-in-the-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-dallas-so-hot-in-the-summer.html</guid><description>Why is Dallas so hot in the summer?
Summer. During the summer, the region receives warm and dry winds from the north and west, as well as hot, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. The city’s all-time recorded high temperature is 113 °F (45 °C) during the Heat Wave of 1980, while the all-time recorded ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:12:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of the year do morel mushrooms come out?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-time-of-the-year-do-morel-mushrooms-come-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-time-of-the-year-do-morel-mushrooms-come-out.html</guid><description>What time of the year do morel mushrooms come out?
Morel season can start as soon as early April, and runs till mid-May in some locales. Giveaways that the time is right: the mushrooms typically crop up when nights are warm and the ground is wet.
Can you find morels in your yard?
Morel mushrooms c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:06:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bees make nests in the ground?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-bees-make-nests-in-the-ground.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-bees-make-nests-in-the-ground.html</guid><description>What bees make nests in the ground?
Among the groups of ground-nesting bees are sweat bees, mason bees, digger bees and leafcutter bees. Though they’re solitary and live the single life, these types of bees usually nest close to each other. Generally, ground-nesting bees aren’t interested in stingin...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:57:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my arborvitae turning orange?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-my-arborvitae-turning-orange.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-my-arborvitae-turning-orange.html</guid><description>Why are my arborvitae turning orange?
The combination of wind, sun, freezing temperatures, and lack of available water in winter can cause arborvitae foliage (and the leaves of other evergreens, as well) to turn brown. This happens because they are drying out.
Why do arborvitae get brown spots?
Answ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:46:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a maple tree is unhealthy?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-you-tell-if-a-maple-tree-is-unhealthy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-you-tell-if-a-maple-tree-is-unhealthy.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a maple tree is unhealthy?
Foliage on Maple Tree Branches Dying Foliage is often one of the first indicators that something is wrong with a maple. Anytime the foliage becomes distorted, wilted or discolored during a growing season, or during any season if the maple is evergreen, ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:44:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are trees budding in January?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-trees-budding-in-january.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-trees-budding-in-january.html</guid><description>Why are trees budding in January?
Hear this out loudPauseA warm winter can throw that growth cycle off, causing a tree to begin budding in the winter. If the weather stays warm and there are no sudden shifts in temperature, then this may only cause your tree to have an odd but not otherwise unhealth...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:43:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop junipers from growing?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-stop-junipers-from-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-stop-junipers-from-growing.html</guid><description>How do you stop junipers from growing?
While overgrown juniper pruning has its limits, it is possible to trim your plant down to a more manageable shape. One good place to start is the removal of any dead or leafless branches – these can be cut off at the trunk. You can also remove any branches that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:40:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there an ornamental pear tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-there-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-there-an-ornamental-pear-tree.html</guid><description>Is there an ornamental pear tree?
Ornamental flowering pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) are instead often preferred for their showy flowers during the spring and their striking leaf color as the weather cools. These deciduous trees have dark to medium green, ovate leaves, with a trunk covered in dark b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:38:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my oak tree dripping black sap?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-black-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-black-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my oak tree dripping black sap?
Answer: It sounds like your oak trees have slime flux or “wet wood,” which is a bacterial growth in your tree. This bacteria causes a buildup of carbon dioxide and pressure within the tree. This pressure buildup forces sap out of the tree, which is the yeasty s...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does peeling bark mean a tree is dying?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/does-peeling-bark-mean-a-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/does-peeling-bark-mean-a-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>Does peeling bark mean a tree is dying?
Trees that are dead or dying will begin to shed their bark, causing it to peel off. Peeling bark also indicates that the tree is not getting enough nutrients, so even if it’s not dead, it may be headed that way.
How do you restore a Japanese maple tree?
The ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:29:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my maple tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-maple-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my maple tree?
Any sudden swing in temperature can make trees shed bark and crack under stress. Bark falls off after excessive heat, which, like frost damage, strips bark down to the wood. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, which means you’d see other signs of stress such a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:26:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of Crown does a basswood tree have?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-crown-does-a-basswood-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-crown-does-a-basswood-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of Crown does a basswood tree have?
Individual crown forms are consistent with an oval to pyramidal canopy shape. Crown density is tight and the tree’s growth rate is medium to rapid, depending on the site condition.
What is the scientific name of the basswood tree?
Taxonomy and Species Ra...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:21:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of spider mites on Blue Spruce?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-spider-mites-on-blue-spruce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-spider-mites-on-blue-spruce.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of spider mites on Blue Spruce?
You can treat spider mites with insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils, but these treatments can have an undesirable side effect. They remove the silvery-blue pigment that gives blue spruce its color. A safer option is to spray spruce trees weekl...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:21:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I know what type of lemon tree I have?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-know-what-type-of-lemon-tree-i-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-know-what-type-of-lemon-tree-i-have.html</guid><description>How do I know what type of lemon tree I have?
Look for moderately seedy, large orange-sized fruits to identify the Meyer lemon tree. Meyer lemon trees are small with spreading crowns, nearly thornless and produce fruits that are more orange-colored in the rinds and pulp. Meyer lemons are dwarf trees...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:21:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my evergreen tree dying from the inside out?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-evergreen-tree-dying-from-the-inside-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-evergreen-tree-dying-from-the-inside-out.html</guid><description>Why is my evergreen tree dying from the inside out?
Browning is often caused by an inability of the pine tree to uptake enough water to keep its needles alive. When moisture is overly abundant and drainage is poor, root rot is often the culprit. As roots die, you may notice your pine tree dying from...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:17:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my maple turning black?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-maple-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-maple-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why is my maple turning black?
Dark staining of maple tree trunks is most commonly an indication that the trees are infested with gloomy scale. The maple trunk gradually turns black as sooty mold accumulates on the honeydew that the scales produce. Gloomy scales often go undetected for years due to ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:16:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of black knots on my plum tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-knots-on-my-plum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-black-knots-on-my-plum-tree.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of black knots on my plum tree?
Control of black knot requires both prevention and sanitation. Prune out all infected branches in late winter (late February through the end of March) and destroy them by burning, burying, or throwing them away. Remove at least 3-4 inches of healthy t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:12:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a cedar tree is dying?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cedar-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cedar-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a cedar tree is dying?
The tree has deadwood. If it’s bright green, the tree is still healthy. If it’s dull green, it’s dying, and if it’s brown, it’s deadwood. Be sure to test other branches from around the tree as it is possible that only that section of the tree is dying.
Why ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:04:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a maple tree to produce maple?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-a-maple-tree-to-produce-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-a-maple-tree-to-produce-maple.html</guid><description>How long does it take a maple tree to produce maple?
It takes at least forty years for a maple tree to grow before it is big enough to tap. On a good growing site, and if treated well, a maple tree can be tapped indefinitely.
When did the maple tree first appear?
1663
Maple trees existed in North ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:57:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it normal for a tree to wilt after transplanting?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-normal-for-a-tree-to-wilt-after-transplanting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-normal-for-a-tree-to-wilt-after-transplanting.html</guid><description>Is it normal for a tree to wilt after transplanting?
After planting, a tree can communicate transplant shock in a number of ways including wilting or falling leaves, premature fall colour, dying branches and, in serious cases, death. Transplant shock can also make a newly planted tree more susceptib...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:56:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the hourly rate for a gardener UK?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-hourly-rate-for-a-gardener-uk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-hourly-rate-for-a-gardener-uk.html</guid><description>What is the hourly rate for a gardener UK?
If you’re paying by the hour, expect to pay from £10 upwards, with charges of £15-£35 for gardeners with horticultural qualifications and/or experience, and £25-£35 for garden maintenance companies. London rates will be highest.
How much does a head gardene...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:52:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get my plum tree to produce plums?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-my-plum-tree-to-produce-plums.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-my-plum-tree-to-produce-plums.html</guid><description>How do I get my plum tree to produce plums?
Even the plum varieties considered self fertile tend to produce more fruit when they are cross-pollinated. For a plum tree to produce at its best, there must be another variety of plum tree blooming at the same time within 50 feet or less, and some willing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:42:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a ponderosa pine to grow?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-a-ponderosa-pine-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-a-ponderosa-pine-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take a ponderosa pine to grow?
On productive sites, trees can reach 26 inches in diameter in 30 years (8.7 inches/decade). Trees with a diameter of 30 to 50 inches and height of 90 to 130 feet are common throughout its range.
How old is the oldest Ponderosa pine?
700 years old
The o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:38:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my arborvitae turning gray?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-arborvitae-turning-gray.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-arborvitae-turning-gray.html</guid><description>Why is my arborvitae turning gray?
A bagworm infestation can cause severe defoliation which can retard the growth of the tree and make the tree vulnerable to secondary pests. Spider Mites – These pests can cause arborvitae leaves to gray or brown. Look for brown or tan twig tips and black string-lik...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:15:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat fungus on a spruce tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-treat-fungus-on-a-spruce-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-treat-fungus-on-a-spruce-tree.html</guid><description>How do you treat fungus on a spruce tree?
Management &amp;amp; Treatment Options Prune out severely affected branches. Rake up and dispose of fallen needles. Begin treatment with a registered fungicide in spring at half-needle elongation. Repeat when environmental conditions are conducive for disease de...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:09:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you have oak trees trimmed?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-often-should-you-have-oak-trees-trimmed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-often-should-you-have-oak-trees-trimmed.html</guid><description>How often should you have oak trees trimmed?
Oak Trees. Oaks are a very unique species in that they benefit from a strict trimming schedule. When they are young, trim them every two to three years. As they get older and more mature, they’ll need trimming every three to five years.
Should oak tree be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:56:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are liquid amber trees native to Australia?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-liquid-amber-trees-native-to-australia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-liquid-amber-trees-native-to-australia.html</guid><description>Are liquid amber trees native to Australia?
Grown as an ornamental tree in Australia, Liquidambar styraciflua has a distribution on mainland Australia from southwestern Western Australia, southern South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and all the way up to the Atherton Tablelands in far North ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:52:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of trees grow in a grove?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-trees-grow-in-a-grove.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-trees-grow-in-a-grove.html</guid><description>What kind of trees grow in a grove?
Trees to Plant for a Grove Effect
Birches and Maples. One of the most popular deciduous species planted in groves, birches’ repeated white trunks are particularly striking.
Acacias.
More Evergreens.
Planting a Grove.
How many trees do you need for a grove?
O...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:46:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should a Japanese maple bloom?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/when-should-a-japanese-maple-bloom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/when-should-a-japanese-maple-bloom.html</guid><description>When should a Japanese maple bloom?
Flowers bloom between May and June and are insect pollinated. Fruit is a winged seed called a samara; they are green to red and ½ to ¾ inch long. Samaras ripen between September and October and are scattered by wind. The bark is green to gray and smooth.
Is my dwa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:41:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do if your morning glory has fungus?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-to-do-if-your-morning-glory-has-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-to-do-if-your-morning-glory-has-fungus.html</guid><description>What to do if your morning glory has fungus?
If you suspect that your morning glory has this fungus, cut away the infected vine and dispose of it. Morning glories can be infested with pests too such as the cotton aphid, the leaf miner, and the leafcutter.
What kind of blight does a mango have?
Bligh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:39:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the balls on pine trees?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-are-the-balls-on-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-are-the-balls-on-pine-trees.html</guid><description>What are the balls on pine trees?
Galls (tumor like growths) form along the stems or branches of pine trees. These galls are: Woody, round, oblong or irregularly shaped. At first, galls are pea size (1/4 inch) but can grow to the size of a grapefruit (4 inches across).
What falls from pine trees in ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:29:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my passionfruit going yellow?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-passionfruit-going-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-passionfruit-going-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my passionfruit going yellow?
Yellowing leaves on a passionfruit vine are usually caused by a lack of iron and nitrogen in the soil. A good feed of blood and bone or aged chicken manure will rectify this problem. ‘Winter yellows’ can also be brought on by cold weather, windy conditions or low...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:27:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a Crimson King Norway maple grow?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-fast-does-a-crimson-king-norway-maple-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-fast-does-a-crimson-king-norway-maple-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a Crimson King Norway maple grow?
Crimson King has the same general form as the species, but is very slow growing but can be expected to attain the same size of the normal Norway maple in 35 to 40 years.
How fast does a crimson red maple grow?
Annual Growth A moderate or medium growt...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:26:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Chamberlain House in Paradise Street demolished?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-the-chamberlain-house-in-paradise-street-demolished.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-the-chamberlain-house-in-paradise-street-demolished.html</guid><description>Is the Chamberlain House in Paradise Street demolished?
Nobody will mourn the loss of the neighbouring Chamberlain House earlier this year or the future demolition of its sister box, The Copthorne Hotel – never mind Fletchers Walk off Paradise Street which was also crunched this year.
When was Nova ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:17:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the branches on my cherry tree dying?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-branches-on-my-cherry-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-branches-on-my-cherry-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why are the branches on my cherry tree dying?
The branch tips die back, leaving clusters of dead, brown leaves. The cause is a fungal disease called Brown Rot Blossom Blight. Once the dieback begins, the disease cannot be controlled. The only recourse is to prune off the dead portions of the branche...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:17:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best way to kill a maple tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-a-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-a-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What is the best way to kill a maple tree?
Use a hatchet or saw to create a downward cut through the trunk that penetrates the sapwood. Form a series of identical cuts spaced 3 inches apart, all around the trunk of the maple tree. Add water-soluble herbicide to a spray bottle, and spray over the exp...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:12:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you install heavy string lights?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-install-heavy-string-lights.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-install-heavy-string-lights.html</guid><description>How do you install heavy string lights?
How to Hang Outdoor String Lights
Step 1: Measure &amp;amp; Prep. The first thing to do is measure for both your string lights and the cable guide wire you need for spanning across any open spaces.
Step 2: Mount Screw Hooks.
Step 3: Connect &amp;amp; Tighten Cable....</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:04:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for plants to grow after planting?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-plants-to-grow-after-planting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-plants-to-grow-after-planting.html</guid><description>How long does it take for plants to grow after planting?
Germination speed mainly depends on the temperature of your room. The warmer the environment, the faster the germination. The best average temperature to grow your plants is 18 to 24’C (64 to 75’F). Usually it takes 1 to 2 weeks to germinate.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:46:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is best for your yard?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-tree-is-best-for-your-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-tree-is-best-for-your-yard.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is best for your yard?
No matter what size yard you have, there’s a colorful type of maple tree to fit your needs. In addition to their showy leaves, some types (such as the paperbark maple and coral bark Japanese maple) display intriguing branch color and texture.
How tall does a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:46:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do fruitless mulberry trees get?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-tall-do-fruitless-mulberry-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-tall-do-fruitless-mulberry-trees-get.html</guid><description>How tall do fruitless mulberry trees get?
20-60 feet tall
They can grow 20-60 feet tall. These trees like the heat, tolerate alkaline soils, and are resistant to Texas root rot. Fruitless mulberry trees can take some drought once established, but do grow faster with regular watering and fertilizing....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:41:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does cutting grass encourage new growth?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/does-cutting-grass-encourage-new-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/does-cutting-grass-encourage-new-growth.html</guid><description>Does cutting grass encourage new growth?
Mowing is the key to a healthy lawn – each cut encourages the grass to grow more thickly, creating a luxuriant look. It also blocks out weeds and makes the grass more hard-wearing. Cutting the grass can take up quite a lot of time in the growing season, so it...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:39:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-does-a-crimson-king-maple-look-like-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>What does a Crimson King Maple look like in the fall?
It is popular for its summer foliage in purple-green shades. In the fall the leaves turn brown, bronze or maroon before dropping off. In the springtime the leaf crown fills with yellow and maroon flowers. The Crimson King maple has a shallow root...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:32:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it easy to build a pergola?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-easy-to-build-a-pergola.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-easy-to-build-a-pergola.html</guid><description>Is it easy to build a pergola?
Building a pergola can be a simple to challenging building project depending on what plan you pick so make sure you know your skill level before starting. All the free pergola plans include building instructions, lists of tools and materials that you’ll need, diagrams,...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:28:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the white stuff on my indoor palm tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-white-stuff-on-my-indoor-palm-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-white-stuff-on-my-indoor-palm-tree.html</guid><description>What is the white stuff on my indoor palm tree?
Some palm trees, such as Pygmy date palms, have waxy surfaces which appear as tiny white spots on the leaves. This is normal and is nothing to worry about. More plump, white “spots” that are slightly raised point to a scale insect infestation. A common...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:16:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best hedge for South Florida?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-best-hedge-for-south-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-is-the-best-hedge-for-south-florida.html</guid><description>What is the best hedge for South Florida?
15 Best Plants for Hedges in Florida
Arborvitae. Many people love the pyramidal shape of the arborvitae.
Bottlebrush. The spikes of flowers on the end of the bottlebrush plant during the summer give this plant its name.
Boxwood.
Clusia.
Gardenia.
India...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:08:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I stop squirrels from digging up my lawn?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-stop-squirrels-from-digging-up-my-lawn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-stop-squirrels-from-digging-up-my-lawn.html</guid><description>How do I stop squirrels from digging up my lawn?
How to prevent squirrels from digging up the lawn
Get an outside dog. A guard dog shouldn’t be chained to a dog house, it should roam around free.
Don’t feed them!
Keep the rubbish bins sealed.
Keep dog and cat food inside.
Lay wire mesh over the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:55:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for St Augustine plugs to spread?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-st-augustine-plugs-to-spread.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-st-augustine-plugs-to-spread.html</guid><description>How long does it take for St Augustine plugs to spread?
Keep Watering Water daily or as needed until the plugs are firmly rooted and starting to spread. This will normally take about 7-14 days for the roots to establish.
Do St Augustine plugs spread?
Augustine plugs to fully spread out over the enti...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:52:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What mushrooms grow in Southwest Florida?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-mushrooms-grow-in-southwest-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-mushrooms-grow-in-southwest-florida.html</guid><description>What mushrooms grow in Southwest Florida?
The Florida edible mushrooms I believe are easiest to identify are boletes, puffballs, chanterelles, indigo milk-caps and ganodermas (or reishi). None of them are too hard to identify and their possible toxic lookalikes aren’t deadly.
What time of year do mu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:51:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you calculate the diameter of an oak tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-calculate-the-diameter-of-an-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-calculate-the-diameter-of-an-oak-tree.html</guid><description>How do you calculate the diameter of an oak tree?
Calculate the diameter of the oak. Use this formula: circumference (in inches) divided by pi, approximated at 3.14. For example, if your oak’s trunk measures 314 inches around, its diameter would be 314 divided by 3.14, or 100 inches.
How old is an a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:48:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you need two fruit trees to produce fruit?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-you-need-two-fruit-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-you-need-two-fruit-trees-to-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>Do you need two fruit trees to produce fruit?
Some types of fruit trees require two trees to insure a fruit crop — but not all do. Flowering plants, including fruit trees, require pollination before fruit is produced. When pollen, the male contribution, finds its way to the female structure, fertili...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:46:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my newly planted cherry tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-newly-planted-cherry-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-newly-planted-cherry-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my newly planted cherry tree turning yellow?
Yellowing of the current season’s leaves at the bottom of the tree is a telltell sign of verticillium wilt. Verticillium wilt is caused by a soil-borne fungal pathogen that can live in the soil for years. Controlling verticillium wil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:42:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-relocate-a-dogwood-tree.html</guid><description>Can you relocate a dogwood tree?
Dogwood tree transplanting should be done when they are dormant. This would be when the leaves have dropped and before bud break. Provided your soil is workable, this could be in the middle of winter, but northern gardeners will have to wait until early spring.
Can I...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:35:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What should be included in a drainage easement?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-should-be-included-in-a-drainage-easement.html</guid><description>What should be included in a drainage easement?
The drainage easement may include a culvert or drain which feeds into a drainage system or the easement may simply state that runoff needs to be allowed to flow freely over an area of the property.
How many easements are there in South Australia?
Easem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:29:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will coleus regrow if cut back?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/will-coleus-regrow-if-cut-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/will-coleus-regrow-if-cut-back.html</guid><description>Will coleus regrow if cut back?
Cutting back coleus will actually produce more of it, making the plant take on a bushier shape quite quickly.
How long does it take for a coleus cutting to root?
3 to 4 weeks
Step 4: Watch the coleus root Rooting will generally occur in 3 to 4 weeks. Be sure to add ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:27:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which plant is a shrub?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/which-plant-is-a-shrub.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/which-plant-is-a-shrub.html</guid><description>Which plant is a shrub?
Shrub, any woody plant that has several stems, none dominant, and is usually less than 3 m (10 feet) tall. When much-branched and dense, it may be called a bush.
What is shrub give example?
Answer: Shrubs are medium in height, taller woody plants than herbs, and shorter than ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:27:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-magnolia-trees-have-destructive-roots.html</guid><description>Do magnolia trees have destructive roots?
Like many magnolia trees, their root system is wide and stretches out horizontally as much as four times the width of the tree canopy. However, magnolia tree roots are not considered as invasive and potentially destructive as some root systems. But their lar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:21:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you set up an intermatic outdoor timer?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-set-up-an-intermatic-outdoor-timer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-set-up-an-intermatic-outdoor-timer.html</guid><description>How do you set up an intermatic outdoor timer?
How to Set an Intermatic Wall Timer
Erase all previous timer settings by sliding the control lever left to the “Off” position.
Move the control lever to the “On” position.
Turn the time dial clockwise until you reach the half hour that is closest to ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:20:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is my pear tree dying?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-my-pear-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-my-pear-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Is my pear tree dying?
It sounds as though your pear tree has fire blight, a bacterial disease that can infect trees during bloom or during the growing season. Symptoms include brown or black leaves that cling on the tree. The tips of branches often curl into a shepherd’s crook. In severe cases, the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:19:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How does a fire sprinkler operate?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-does-a-fire-sprinkler-operate.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-does-a-fire-sprinkler-operate.html</guid><description>How does a fire sprinkler operate?
The sprinkler is just a plug that holds back the water inside a pipe, similar to your other plumbing pipes. Heat from a fire will break a glass tube or melt a solder plug, which then releases the water. The water sprays out, covering the area immediately around the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:18:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I make my tomato plants bushier?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-make-my-tomato-plants-bushier.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-make-my-tomato-plants-bushier.html</guid><description>How do I make my tomato plants bushier?
To grow vining and semi-bush tomatoes as short, bushy plants, prune the central stems when the plants reach the desired height. Wipe your pruning shear blades with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol, then prune the stems above the second set of leaves that lie ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:16:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-crepe-myrtles-be-pruned-in-summer.html</guid><description>Can crepe myrtles be pruned in summer?
Pruning crepe myrtles in summer is not the optimal time of year to trim your trees, unless you wait until after they bloom. Floridata notes that some cultivars continue to bloom for as long as 120 days, making this tree or large shrub a popular landscape plant....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:13:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if an emerald arborvitae is dying?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-know-if-an-emerald-arborvitae-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-know-if-an-emerald-arborvitae-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know if an emerald arborvitae is dying?
Here are a few ways to tell if your arborvitae is dying.
1 – The Bark Turns Brittle and Brown and Starts Cracking.
2 – Lack of Healthy Leaves.
3 – Excessive Amounts of Deadwood.
4 – Fungus and Pests.
5 – Foot Damage.
6 – Scratch Test.
How lon...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:06:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do cypress trees grow well in Florida?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-cypress-trees-grow-well-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-cypress-trees-grow-well-in-florida.html</guid><description>Do cypress trees grow well in Florida?
Cypress is cold hardy and grows anywhere in South Florida. It must have well drained soil and does best in full to part sun.
What kind of cypress trees grow in Florida?
Cypress trees, the most flood-tolerant of all Florida tree species, grow in areas that are...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:54:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my blue spruce dying at the bottom?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-blue-spruce-dying-at-the-bottom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-blue-spruce-dying-at-the-bottom.html</guid><description>Why is my blue spruce dying at the bottom?
When entire lower branches on a spruce have died, the problem is more likely to be cytospora canker, Yiesla said. This fungus lives under the bark and destroys the vessels that carry water and nutrients, so the whole branch dries out and dies.
Why is my spr...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:53:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do I need cleaner with pressure washer?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-i-need-cleaner-with-pressure-washer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-i-need-cleaner-with-pressure-washer.html</guid><description>Do I need cleaner with pressure washer?
Most manufacturers recommend that pressure washer soap be used with the washer to avoid any malfunction. Using regular household soap in a pressure washer is risky because the soap may not be compatible with the washer, thereby damaging the washer.
What do you...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:51:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you reduce the height of a monkey puzzle tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-reduce-the-height-of-a-monkey-puzzle-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-reduce-the-height-of-a-monkey-puzzle-tree.html</guid><description>Can you reduce the height of a monkey puzzle tree?
The monkey puzzle tree only requires light pruning once it is established. Being an ornamental tree, Pruning is mostly required for shaping of the canopy to maintain an attractive appearance, although little effort is required to do so.
Are Monkey P...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:46:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of fungus on pecan trees?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-fungus-on-pecan-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-fungus-on-pecan-trees.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of fungus on pecan trees?
If you have an established orchard of susceptible cultivars, the best way to manage scab is to implement a fungicide spray program to reduce the rate of disease. There are several other fungal diseases that can infect pecan, but they are usually controlle...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:42:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for Nellie Stevens holly to mature?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-nellie-stevens-holly-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-nellie-stevens-holly-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for Nellie Stevens holly to mature?
Hear this out loudPauseStevens holly. How fast does Nellie Stevens holly grow? Nellie Stevens holly can grow up to three feet in one year.
How can you tell the age of a Holly tree?
Trunk circumference is the preferred method for measuring the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:38:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat a scab on a pecan tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-treat-a-scab-on-a-pecan-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-treat-a-scab-on-a-pecan-tree.html</guid><description>How do you treat a scab on a pecan tree?
If you are wondering how to treat pecan scab, the only effective means is spraying fungicides. However, pecan trees are generally too tall to allow homeowners to spray them easily., and they must be sprayed multiple times in order to combat the disease.
What ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:34:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do controllers usually last?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-do-controllers-usually-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-long-do-controllers-usually-last.html</guid><description>How long do controllers usually last?
It might overheat if the airflow is obstructed by dust. And depends on how dusty your room is, you’ll probably get around 5 years. If you drop it, well it’ll depend on how high and how often you drop it. It could last for around 1 hour or perhaps 1 year.
How do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:10:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you soundproof one side of the wall?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-soundproof-one-side-of-the-wall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-soundproof-one-side-of-the-wall.html</guid><description>How do you soundproof one side of the wall?
The cheap way to soundproof a wall
1: Add dense mass to the walls, doors and floors.
2: Put strips on the doors.
3: Fill the cracks with caulk or soundproofing sealant.
4: Fixing all the sound leaks.
5: Focus on the small areas of the wall.
6: Changi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:06:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it better to live in Palm Springs or Palm Desert?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-better-to-live-in-palm-springs-or-palm-desert.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-it-better-to-live-in-palm-springs-or-palm-desert.html</guid><description>Is it better to live in Palm Springs or Palm Desert?
Palm Springs is more tourist-oriented, so if it’s your first time to the desert, it might be best to stay in Palm Springs vs Palm Desert. With tons of trendy boutique hotels and restaurants, a few lively bars and entertainment, it has a faster pac...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:01:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall should you keep Tall Fescue?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-tall-should-you-keep-tall-fescue.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-tall-should-you-keep-tall-fescue.html</guid><description>How tall should you keep Tall Fescue?
3.5-4 inches
Keep Mowing High The ideal mowing height for Tall Fescue is 3.5-4 inches. Virginia Green recommends always keeping the mower deck at the highest possible setting.
Is Tall Fescue bad for lawn?
Tall fescue is one of the more important cool season gras...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of mushroom grows out of a maple tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-mushroom-grows-out-of-a-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-mushroom-grows-out-of-a-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What kind of mushroom grows out of a maple tree?
Artist’s conk (Ganoderma applanatum) infects the living and dead tissue of sugar maple trees and produces bracket-like, woody-textured conks that can live for five to 10 years and grow to more than 3 feet wide. Each year, the fungus produces a new spo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:45:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-ash-tree-losing-its-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my ash tree losing its leaves?
Leaf drop of ash trees at this time of year (mid-late May) is usually caused by a fungal disease called ash anthracnose. The problem occurs on susceptible ash species (especially green ash) in extended periods of cool, moist weather. This early infection may kil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:43:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the Asian longhorned beetle located?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/where-is-the-asian-longhorned-beetle-located.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/where-is-the-asian-longhorned-beetle-located.html</guid><description>Where is the Asian longhorned beetle located?
Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis Habitat: This beetle is native to China, Japan, Korea, and the Isle of Hainan and an accidental immigrant in North America. Adults are drawn to recently felled, stressed, or apparently healthy hardwood tr...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:41:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my sprinkler system thump?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-does-my-sprinkler-system-thump.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-does-my-sprinkler-system-thump.html</guid><description>Why does my sprinkler system thump?
Like indoor plumbing, air trapped in the system can cause a hammering sound along the pipes and especially near the sprinkler valve. This knocking sound is called water hammer and is cured by passing the air through the piping system.
How do I stop water hammer in...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:39:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do plants look like after heavy rain?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-do-plants-look-like-after-heavy-rain.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-do-plants-look-like-after-heavy-rain.html</guid><description>What do plants look like after heavy rain?
Heavy rain damage on plants may leave them looking like they’ve been flattened to within an inch of their lives, but if you take a closer look at stems and branches, you’ll notice something amazing — most of those rain damaged parts are bent, not broken. Yo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:34:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do flower seed packets work?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-flower-seed-packets-work.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-flower-seed-packets-work.html</guid><description>Do flower seed packets work?
No harm will come from using old seeds. The flowers or fruit that come from out-of-date seeds will be of the same quality as if they were grown from fresh seeds. Using seeds from old vegetable seed packets will produce vegetables that are just as nutritious as those from...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:28:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do oak trees develop over time?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-oak-trees-develop-over-time.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-oak-trees-develop-over-time.html</guid><description>Do oak trees develop over time?
Although some species remain small even when mature (e.g. dwarf chestnut oak), most oaks will become large trees much faster than you think, so picture the area a mature oak (and its root system) will occupy in 20 years.
Do oak trees have sap?
Oak trees are one of the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:26:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you make a homemade tree stand?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-make-a-homemade-tree-stand.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-make-a-homemade-tree-stand.html</guid><description>How do you make a homemade tree stand?
How to Build a Tree Stand
Lie two 20 foot (6 meter) 2-by-4 beams side by side, with the 2-inch (5-cm) side facing up.
Make the rungs.
Place the rungs along the 20-foot (6.096 meter) 2-by-4’s at 18-inch (45.72-cm) intervals.
Nail or screw the rungs to the 2-by...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:15:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pill bugs come out in the rain?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-pill-bugs-come-out-in-the-rain.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-pill-bugs-come-out-in-the-rain.html</guid><description>Do pill bugs come out in the rain?
Pillbugs are the other big one that can venture inside when we have heavy rains. Sowbugs and pillbugs are crustaceans (related to crabs, crayfish and lobsters). They require moist environments and usually die quickly when they move indoors due to lack of moisture.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:08:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-are-the-leaves-falling-off-my-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves falling off my cherry tree?
Overwatering of flowering cherries can cause leaves to fall. Leaves falling off trees it is known as defoliation. Leaf fall can be natural, as it occurs with most deciduous trees in the fall, or can be due to fungal disease, bacterial disease and improp...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:01:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus grows on oak trees?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus grows on oak trees?
Armillaria
Armillaria is a parasitic, wood-rotting fungus, from a genus of over 30 species of fungi. It’s usually found in forests of trees made up of oaks, hickories, maples, and mixed conifers. It also infects many types of fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Pittosporum deep rooted?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-pittosporum-deep-rooted.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-pittosporum-deep-rooted.html</guid><description>Are Pittosporum deep rooted?
Most of the plants in the genus Pittosporum are easily propagated from seed, but germination may be slow. Kōhūhū is a relatively fast growing plant growing from 0.5 metres to 3 metres within five years. The root system is shallow and spread out.
How long do Pittosporum t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:59:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my yard being taken over by clover?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-yard-being-taken-over-by-clover.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/why-is-my-yard-being-taken-over-by-clover.html</guid><description>Why is my yard being taken over by clover?
Why is clover taking over my lawn? Clover can take over your lawn in the right conditions—low grass, the wrong soil pH, compacted soil, and poor nitrogen levels are excellent growing conditions for clover.
Is clover a good sign of a healthy lawn?
Because cl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:45:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of palo verde beetle larvae?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-palo-verde-beetle-larvae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-palo-verde-beetle-larvae.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of palo verde beetle larvae?
The only way to get rid of Palo Verde root borer beetles and their grubs is to physically kill them.
What is the lifespan of a palo verde beetle?
The female may nest in the area where she emerged from her larval stage. The grubs can live in the tree root...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:45:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where was the Mayday tree removed in Alaska?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/where-was-the-mayday-tree-removed-in-alaska.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/where-was-the-mayday-tree-removed-in-alaska.html</guid><description>Where was the Mayday tree removed in Alaska?
(Marc Lester / Alaska Dispatch News) Liam Kraus tries to jostle a mayday tree loose near Woodland Park. About 20 volunteers gathered along Fish Creek in Spenard to remove mayday trees from the greenbelt between Barbara Street Park and Woodland Park on Sat...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:44:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Bradford Pear trees have invasive roots?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-bradford-pear-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-bradford-pear-trees-have-invasive-roots.html</guid><description>Do Bradford Pear trees have invasive roots?
Bradford Pear Tree The Bradford pear was developed in China. According to Clemson University Extension, the tree is also invasive. Given their tendency to grow up rather than out, the roots are also prone to girdling, meaning growing round the tree, over o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:43:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do landscapers do artificial turf?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-landscapers-do-artificial-turf.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/do-landscapers-do-artificial-turf.html</guid><description>Do landscapers do artificial turf?
Technically, artificial grass specialists or installers will have more experience installing artificial grass, but most will probably still be from a landscaping background. They’ll have more experience, as they dedicate most of their time to installing fake grass....</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:39:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you kill grass by covering it with plastic?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-kill-grass-by-covering-it-with-plastic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/can-you-kill-grass-by-covering-it-with-plastic.html</guid><description>Can you kill grass by covering it with plastic?
Setting up to solarize: After the lawn is mowed short, water thoroughly to saturate the soil one to two feet deep, then cover the lawn in clear plastic. This will kill all the grass, weeds, and other vegetation.
Will covering weeds with plastic kill th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:34:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there a blue spruce disease going around?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-there-a-blue-spruce-disease-going-around.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/is-there-a-blue-spruce-disease-going-around.html</guid><description>Is there a blue spruce disease going around?
The prevalence of diseases on blue spruce trees has intensified in recent years and trees are declining rapidly in many areas (Photo 1). The key symptom of spruce decline is branch dieback, which progresses over two to four years and renders the plant’s a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:23:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there waterfront homes in Lake Conroe TX?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-there-waterfront-homes-in-lake-conroe-tx.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/are-there-waterfront-homes-in-lake-conroe-tx.html</guid><description>Are there waterfront homes in Lake Conroe TX?
Lake Conroe features some of the nicest Waterfront Communities in Texas, with high-end Waterfront Property in high demand. Search below for Homes on Lake Conroe currently For Sale, and please Contact Us if you would like to go take a look at any of them ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:16:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I get rid of weeds permanently?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-i-get-rid-of-weeds-permanently.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-can-i-get-rid-of-weeds-permanently.html</guid><description>How can I get rid of weeds permanently?
Burn weeds with weed flame gun, spray with vinegar, dig them out or cover with tarpaulin or carpet. Chemical control: Use our combination weed kille﻿r﻿ and sprayer﻿﻿﻿, it kills down to the roots and kills weeds permanently.
How do you permanently get rid of we...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:14:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much of a tree can be topped?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-much-of-a-tree-can-be-topped.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-much-of-a-tree-can-be-topped.html</guid><description>How much of a tree can be topped?
It is highly suggested that only 20% or lesser of the tree’s canopy should be cut at once in order to avoid the tree from suffering.
Why trees should not be topped?
Unsafe Structure Topping causes the quick growth of dense, weak, upright branches called watersprouts...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:13:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill California pepper tree roots?</title><link>https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-kill-california-pepper-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://verify3.modenacam.com/how-do-you-kill-california-pepper-tree-roots.html</guid><description>How do you kill California pepper tree roots?
Cut Brazilian pepper trees down to just above ground level with the machete. Immediately spray the stumps with a triclopyr ester or glyphosate-based herbicide.
How do I get rid of California pepper trees?
Cut the tree down to the stump as low as you ca...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:12:39 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>