One of the most common trends in urban landscaping over the last 20-30 years has been the mulch volcano. You know it, heck - you probably think it is the 'way it's done'. It is where someone piles...
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This is going to be a brief article explaining and documenting how to grow Hedge Apples from seed. If you need a windbreak, hedge, or just want to try to grow them as a fun project, well, you've...
Showy Milkweed is a wildflower native to Western North America. Scientifically known as Asclepias speciosa[1], it typically grows 1-3' tall in full sun and well draining soil[2]. Blooming showy...
Bear Oak is a deciduous short-lived shrub native to Eastern North America[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus ilicifolia, it grows up to 25' tall in full sun and well draining soil[2]. An important...
When it comes to identifying Oak Trees, there are some species that will give you fits! In particular, comparing a Chestnut Oak to a Swamp White Oak can be challenging as there are some features that...
A Comparison Of Stanley Bedrock Planes To Traditional Bench Planes
If you've spent anytime researching old hand planes, you've undoubtedly come across some comments or forum posts extoling the virtues of Stanley Bedrock Hand Planes. And if you've searched out old...