Rare Woods

Unlike pines, spruce wood has relatively little scent. Spruce are evergreen trees in the genus Picea. Some of the tracheids are thick-walled, but the most are thin-walled.While the structure of wood in different softwoods is fairly similar, spruce does...

Beeswax and 3 oz. Pour salve into a glass jar and label the jar with a marker. Heat the saucepan on medium until all ingredients are well mixed.Strain the salve through a piece of cheesecloth to remove debris.

Put the lid on the pot upside down so the handle in the center hangs down into the can in the middle. There are two methods: using steam or using an oil base.Cedarwood oil is a prized essential oil with a pleasing fragrance.Fill the bottom of the stainless...

Its lasting durability makes it a popular choice for furniture.The wood resists swelling, shrinking and warping over time, making it ideal for areas prone to excessive moisture or humidity.

The African continent is an immense area, densely wooded in many regions, with wide variations in climate. It is the wood of choice for drum carvers in Guinea, who select it not only for its acoustic properties, but also because of the spiritual power...

Pour the water in the bowl through a strainer and spread the seeds on a paper towel to allow them to dry slightly.Combine equal parts peat moss, perlite and finely ground volcanic rock to create a coarse, well-draining growing medium in which to germinate...

Juniper trees are members of the cedar family and the wood of the juniper is used for many purposes. The berries are very strong with cedar smell.Inspect the branches and trunk for sap.

These strings are the actual fungus. For most, their ecological benefits outweigh the temporary annoyance. The fungus first appears as white string-like root systems running over the ground.

With more than 200 species at home in damp, wooded areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Basically, just provide enough water to keep the soil from becoming totally dry. A fresh layer in winter protects the roots from potential damage caused by freezing and...

People use the lumber from elm trees to make many things, including furniture. They change color and lose their leaves in the fall making them a hardwood tree. Elm trees are therefore classified as soft hardwoods.

Cut back long branches to a bud or lateral joint, and ensure that each branch is cut to a different length.Plumbago plants produce buds on tissue grown during the current season, which means pruning while the plant is actively flowering significantly...

Ebony trees (Diospyrus melanoxylon) are found in the East African states of Mozambique and Tanzania. This is an effort to control the take of ebony, and is also a source of revenue for the government.

Be careful when cutting or pruning. Throw them in a compost pile or recycle the branches by converting them into mulch.Spray some water on the tree to eliminate small debris that fell through while cutting.

Remove the gardenia veitchii bush from its nursery container and place it in the center of the hole.Backfill the hole with the soil that you originally removed. Preferring filtered intense sun and well-drained soil, gardenia veitchii plants require very...

Though willows usually survive drought, proper irrigation promotes health, making it easier for willows to recover from diseases and other problems.Apply mulch made of wood chips or bark around the tree's base to help the soil retain moisture and prevent...

The sabal palm is native to the southeastern United States and the wood of its trunk is so strong that it is often used to make wharf pilings, docks and poles.The University of Florida explains that palms grow differently from other tree species, such...

This foam will fill the hole, keep moisture out and help support the tree. They provide homes to pests such as carpenter ants, bees, hornets and wasps, and they can be dangerous if the hole affects the tree structurally.

Most trees begin with a taproot system and develop a fibrous root system as they grow. Just outside the cambium, the phloem transports sugars from the leaves down to the roots and as it dies it forms the bark.Above the trunk is the crown.

Humans have a mixed relationship with fungi. Ascomycota includes fungi such as the one responsible for athlete's foot; Basidiomycota includes fungi such as mushrooms.Some fungi that reproduce asexually can also reproduce sexually.

If you don't have a gas-jet fire ignition setup on your fireplace, you may need more than rudimentary fire-building skills — and some softer, faster firewood on hand, such as cedar or pine — to get a good apple fire going and keep it going.

Cedar is noted for the fragrance of the wood and for its resistance to rot. Junipers are members of the Juniperus genus and the Cupressaceae or cypress family. Only three of them are actually classified in the genus Cedrus.At least six juniper species...

Both the stem and cap on morels are completely hollow.Inspect the cut stem of the mushroom. As morels are one of the most easily recognizable of all wild mushroom species, you can easily tell if it's a morel mushroom by looking for a few unique characteristics.Morels...

Use less of the solution in each hole to save some for any holes in the roots.Pour the solution into the holes until you see the solution drain from the holes. If it's dry, cut out the stump; otherwise, add more solution and periodically check the stump...

Larger laterals are thick and heavy and require sawing to remove. When a lateral is removed, the saw blades cut the wood just above the branch collar, and do not penetrate into the bark ridge on the scaffold branch or trunk.

On the Janka scale, a standard measure of wood hardness, Okoume's rating is only 380. Solid lumber is used in furniture and joinery where it grows locally. Okoume is widely used for veneers and is often processed into plywood.A paddler is pulling a wooden...

Tree strength comes in several forms, from strength of wood to resilience and endurance. Their tough wood and strong branching withstands wind, snow and heavy ice with little breakage.In regions where strong winds rule, tree strength doesn't come by standing...

For community defense, the wood from palm trees is used in spear construction as well as the manufacture of bows and arrows.Use of palm tree wood is not limited to indigenous peoples.