Eucalyptus, or”lyptus,” because it is often referred to by woodworkers, is a dense, tight-grained hardwood. It’s actively farmed and harvested from the Northern Hemisphere and can be used for floors or other wood projects that need strength and resiliency, but it can also be used for cabinets and interior trim work. It’s a nice, reddish-orange …
Solid wood furniture is a costly commodity. Properly maintained, it can last for generations. Most light to medium damage can be fixed, saving you the expense of costly furniture replacement. Taking the opportunity to make repairs when they are initially needed will maintain your furniture in good shape and help to avoid further harm. Most …
Getting a stump to rot isn’t a speedy procedure. The stump still draws nutrients in the roots, and several sprout off suckers at the base in an effort to keep the tree alive. Stump-grinding companies can rid your lawn of the eyesores a day, but other home remedies assist naturally speed up the rotting process …
The flower colors of a shrub in the Hibiscus genus depend on the species and variety. More than 200 species of hibiscus come in a variety of colours, including pink, orange and yellow. Some of the most common are Rose-of-Sharon (H. syriacus), red leaf hibiscus (H. acetosella) and confederate roses (H. mutabilis), as well as …
Flowers are used as symbols of emotions since ancient times. Nearly everyone recognizes a red rose as the symbol of true love and a white rose as a symbol of purity, but additional types of symbolism may be harder to recognize, partly since the symbolism of a blossom depends in part on the time and …
The American elm tree (Ulmus americana) is a large stately tree that complements the landscape. Also called white elm, water elm and delicate elm, this shrub is found throughout the country, particularly the eastern U.S, but it thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9. Elm tree inhabitants sharply declined in …
Pool pumps flow in two ways: water can leak out or air might be sucked in. Air leaks disrupt the vacuum force of the pump and also cause inadequate flow and filter, bubbling return jets, and the capacity for air locks that interrupt water flow altogether. While water leaks are more commonly evident on the …
Homeowners will need to drain their sprinkler systems in preparation for winter weather, or to make repairs to the system. Based on the type of drain the installers added to a system, you have a couple of options for draining the lines. Prior to starting, determine which type of drain valves you’ve got on your …
Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, citrus trees grow from grafted seedlings and generally produce edible fruit following four years. Standard-size trees, such as the navel orange, grow up to 30 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Dwarf varieties, such as “Improved Meyer” lemon, grow 5 to 15 feet …
Celery is known for its crispness that adds flavor and crunch to salads and snacks, but it requires careful cultivation to develop to perfection. A cool-season crop, celery requires 16 weeks of cool weather to generate the leafstalks, which are the edible part of the plant. The plant needs moist, fertile soil and suitable spacing …