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My favorite parts are when I share the interesting ways I shot all the macro images of insects for the book (I had a refrigerator full of bugs!) and when we discuss how companion planting can attract specific beneficial insects to the garden.

Cupolas that adorn barn homes can be made from materials ranging from wood and glass to copper. On barns, vertical siding is used to prevent water from seeping between the boards as it runs down the walls, and it's become a traditional feature of barn...

Simply maneuver the lattice panel until it looks nice to the eye. The back may appear somewhat unfinished to the perfectionist. Use the same size screws you employed on the fence building.If you do not mind an aggressive climbing rose try 'Seven Sisters'.

The FFD is backed by 56 major financial firms (representing more than $5 trillion in assets) that value information about how companies are reducing forest risk to guide their investment decisions.

A highly prized timber tree for centuries, a cypress tree also provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife species, flood control and water quality improvement. Henderson Wetland Protection Act, passed by the Florida legislature in 1984, prevents any...

The Dammanns opted to make their first floor handicapped-accessible, so a friend who needs a scooter to get around can access the home from the front door to the back deck. Will this new rustic home be your primary residence, a weekend getaway or a home...

Some can get up to 160 feet tall, but most are smaller trees of only 25 feet or less. The plant is relatively disease and pest resistant, which is a trait that carries over to the timber.

The evergreen is an adaptable tree that grows on most sites and soils. It's an important timber tree and a prime choice for wind and privacy screens. Identify mature cones by their brown color.

Balsam fir trees often grow more shallow roots than Douglas firs, making them more likely to fall over in strong winds. Balsam firs reach maximum heights of around 60 feet, while the tallest Douglas firs can grow up to 250 feet tall.

Pines also are used for the manufacture of substances such as turpentine, rosin, pulp and paper.One type of pine tree, the Bristlecone Pine, or Pinus aristata, has an extremely long lifespan, making it useful for scientific study.

I'm not sure what they expected me to say, but I got the feeling that they were surprised a bit by some of my answers. Insects and Gardens: In Pursuit of a Garden Ecology by Eric Grissell; Timber Press, 2001 This book's a favorite for its eye-opening...

I've tucked away the rest of the old timbers, all the assorted smaller lumber pieces, and the whole recent delivery of plywood, composite and finish trim pieces in the new lumber rack.

This is not always the case with maples. The box elder, a species of maple native to North America, produces flowers that appear before the tree's foliage. In Ohio for instance, black maple typically blooms in April, mountain maple in June.Although most...

Call several and ask their current price. Pine straw is a popular mulch in the southern United States.Contact your county extension office to find pine straw producers in your area.

If that's the case, Woodford suggests finding new materials that have period charm. “The roof is one of the first things to go,” says Michael Woodford, treasurer for the National Barn Alliance and vice president of Woodford Bros., a family-owned business...

Running varieties grow an average of 3 to 5 feet taller in a year.Many bamboo varieties have shallow root growth with a maximum depth of 20 to 24 inches on large tree-like plants. Examples of root barriers include planting the bamboo in a large pot submerged...

If you have gnarly old maple or walnut trees, you could explore woodturning; Toby Fulwiler learned to use an old lathe after moving to 92 wooded acres in Fairfield, Vt., and now produces wooden bowls as gifts for family and friends and to sell at craft...

Whether you're trying to save money, have a failing foundation or would rather preserve a bit of history than cut down more trees , there are quite a few things to consider before making the big move.

The since-deceased quintessential rural codger, Ralph never claimed much book-learning but was savvy on the details of timber-frame construction. These bank barns were quite an ingenious innovation adopted widely wherever a suitable hillside site could...

What caught my eye at that zoo a few years back is also the reason I recognized the buttonbush so quickly. Buttonbush is a native that I had never seen at any of our local nurseries and figured I would have to buy either online or from a mail-order native...

The step is softer than the face, making it easier to redress or resurface if a chisel damages the step. With different size holes to choose from, the results will be more precise.

Are they chemical agents (allelopathic compounds)? Prior to this time, the timber industry used these lumber leftovers as hog fuel. What are the chemical properties of the compost (%N, pH, etc.)?2.

Read on for more slash pine tree information.Slash pine tree is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. Mulch should be replaced as it deteriorates or blows away.

Many internal cellular functions in our bodies are activated with the cAMPmechanism. He says, "Plants overwintered need to be in a warm, sunny spot with careful watering." A greenhouse is ideal."Not really...