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Angle Grinder Shopping: The Buy
I was also unable to find any angle grinders made in the U.S.—most are now made in China. I decided the paddle switch was important for a newbie at angle grinding. The closest I came were tool descriptors of “high torque.” Often times the type of...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What To Look For When Buying A Wood Chipper
If you're planning to grind up small fruit tree branches or even young sapling trees, a modest chipper capable of grinding branches up to 3 inches in diameter might be more than you'll ever need.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Burn Out Tree Stumps With Copper Sulfate
Copper sulfate has been used for centuries as seed treatment and also to treat fire blight in dormant trees. Do not touch the copper sulfate with your bare hands. You can use copper sulfate to burn out a tree stump, which you can then remove from your...
California
Santa Monica
My Dear Dead Houseplants.
Well, look for yourself: some strange brown dried up creature from outer space has eaten my beautiful plant. I guess my Great Grandma did too, because she was from Sweden. Well, the moment my eyes met its leaves.
California
El Segundo
How to Kill a Liquid Amber Tree
The Liquidambar styraciflua, also known as liquid amber or sweet gum tree, is commonly planted in locations where the homeowner is seeking quick shade and attractive fall color. Unfortunately, the rapid growth is offset by the spiny seed balls, shallow...
California
Santa Monica
Rabbit Behaviors
Nudging Nudging has various meanings depending on the rabbit's temperament. Chattering of the teeth, on the other hand, is a sign of trust and relaxation. Excessive growling from a normally tame rabbit should be taken as a sign that something may be wrong...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Homemade Ground Pepper Spices
Most types of pepper plants are easy to grow and will keep you busy picking them until the first hard frost, at the end of the summer growing season.By the end of the growing season, hot peppers can be very prolific.
California
El Segundo
Get That Lawn Mower Ready
If your fall wasn't quite as well organized as you would have liked, you may be facing a different situation with your lawn mower. Sea Foam breaks down the old fuel and residue. If you did all that, all you will likely need to do is fill the gas tank,...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tool Torque and Trade-offs
While you can use any drill with a screwdriver bit, a low torque drill will make a poor power driver. Trade-offs I know I want the highest amps, the most rugged drive system and the highest torque angle grinder with a variable speed that I can justify,...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Animal Dentistry: The Truth About Livestock Teeth
For horses, dental care focuses on f iling their teeth, not cleaning them. Another interesting difference between ruminant and horse teeth is that sheep, goats and cows do not have upper incisors like a horse does.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Acacias: Part 1: An Introduction to Acacias
The wood was used to make handles for implements and the inner bark was made into string. The seedpod was split with a stone knife, the seeds beaten out, winnowed on bark and ground with grinding stones.
California
El Segundo
6 Fall Crops To Harvest For Fermented Drinks
The flavors are intense and complex, and you'll find many uses for these thick-skinned grapes. Fill the rest of the space with filtered water, and install an air lock. Muscadines, Scuppernongs and Other Native Grapes John Perry/Flickr Forget about rows...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Takin\' Pills
Mix the dust with something sticky that your animal likes. Also, we goats and sheep have razor-sharp back teeth. The one in the picture is sized for goats and sheep. Pet pillers work like balling guns but for smaller pills.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Horseradish: The Fall Herb Every Family Needs
This is perfect as a pork marinade, but also a supplement that can be eaten right out of the jar. My parents click their tongues and shake their heads, as they long ago learned the wisdom of using their Vita-Mix outside on a windy day.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Soap Making From the Garden: Using Herbs and Plant Materials For Texture and Visual Appeal
Let's get started! At one time soap was made merely as a necessity--a no-frills item that served a basic purpose.It was commonly just a plain white unscented bar used for scrubbing clothing and bodies alike.Handcrafted soap has come a long way from those...
California
El Segundo
Plants That Roaches Hate
While roaches are a troublesome pest, some of the most common means of repelling them contain harsh chemicals and poisons that are nearly as bad to have around as the bugs themselves.
California
Santa Monica
Should I Trim My Alpaca\'s Teeth?
The short answer to your question is that trimming teeth is not always required for all camelids, but let's explore some background info on alpaca incisor teeth. The six lower incisors are designed to contact the front portion of the roof of the mouth,...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Kill Poplar Trees
Killing any type of tree takes some persistence, but some species of poplar (Populus spp.) can be extra resilient. They can be cold hardy or enjoy warmer climates, depending on the species, so various poplars can be found in U.S. Department of Agriculture...
California
Santa Monica
How to Make Orchid Fertilizer
Used coffee grounds into a 5-gallon bucket. Fertilize monthly with the mixture. Filter out the grounds with cheesecloth. Some types grow in soil, while others grow on the sides of trees, taking their nourishment from the air and moisture around the trees,...
California
Santa Monica
How Aspirin Water Helps Plants
If you like add two or three drops of liquid dishwashing soap to the water to help solution stick to your plants.Add a crushed aspirin to vase water before placing your display or bouquet in it.
California
Santa Monica
Organic Garden Pest Control: Using Chrysanthemum For Pest Control
If this all sounds too intensive, there are commercial insecticides on the market derived from chrysanthemums. Simply pick the flowers when they're at their fullest and leave them undisturbed in a cool, dark place with good air circulation until they...
Ohio
Willoughby
Dave\'s Garden Book Review: A Rose by Any Name
Some of the medications were quite bizarre and most of the time the other ingredients, such as laudanum (an opiate) was the actual active element. It is a delight to flip through the pages and discover the stories behind favorites and soon to be favorites.
California
El Segundo
Recipe: Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
I even scooped out the seedy, but still juicy, centers, which I halved and sliced. These garden-bounty dinners are my favorites of the year. Still, I was sure they could be salvaged.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Five Ways To Keep A Dog Out Of A Garden Bed
My favorite methods and the ones I have found through experience to be highly effective often are also the most affordable.1. Dogs Don't Like Spicy Stuff – Keeping Dogs Out of the Garden Using Spicesfreestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
Ohio
Willoughby
Balanophagy - It\'s Not Just for the Birds
This would be a stone bowl, taller than it was wide, with walls an inch or so thick and holding approximately a gallon. The stones were stirred quickly to keep from burning the basket.When the Spanish conquered coastal California, they wanted to turn...
California
El Segundo
What Is A Hand Pruner: Different Types Of Hand Pruners For Gardening
Hand pruners for gardening run the gamut from pruners manufactured for left-handed gardeners to those created for large, small or weak hands. They are best for smaller branches measuring less than ½ inch in diameter.are great for cutting old, tough or...
Ohio
Willoughby
What Are Stinkhorns: Tips For Removing Stinkhorn Fungi
In fact, plants benefit from the presence of stinkhorn mushrooms because they break down rotting material into a form plants can use for nourishment. Dig up the eggs before they have a chance to produce fruiting bodies, which are the above ground part...
Ohio
Willoughby