Posts by Abdelbarie Elkhaddar
Find the Best Desert Ironwood Deals: Top 5 Picks
Handpicked desert ironwood blanks, turning blocks, and knife scales. Quick tips, honest picks, and a resort guide to help you shop smart.
Winged Elm: 7 Facts Every Gardener Should Know
A quick, friendly guide to the winged elm: its corky wings, size and growth, wildlife benefits, care tips, pests to watch for, and how it differs from other elms.
Linden Wood: 5 Creative Uses Today
From soft-grain carving blanks and guitar parts to window trim and bee-friendly trees, learn five practical and creative ways to use linden wood and easy tips to begin.
5 Mountain Mahogany Uses That Inspire
Explore five practical uses of mountain mahogany: wildlife forage, traditional medicine, hardwood tools, erosion control, and xeriscaping.
Red Alder: 7 Amazing Uses You Need to Know
From boosting soil nitrogen to fine furniture and mild smoking wood, red alder is a versatile tree for gardeners, woodworkers, and cooks.
Silver Leaf Maple: 5 Must-Have Picks
Discover five must-have Silver Leaf Maple picks: investment coins, bulk packs, craft charms, plus simple tree facts to help you choose.
Water Oak Tree: 5 Benefits for Your Yard
See how a water oak tree (Quercus nigra) gives quick shade, supports wildlife, improves soil, cools outdoor space, and stays easy to care for.
Black Alder: 5 Uses You’ll Love
Explore five ways to use black alder: improve soil, support wetlands, craft wood projects, make natural dyes, and try traditional remedies.
Hardwood Trees: 7 Varieties to Know
A quick guide to seven hardwood trees—black cherry, red oak, chestnut, butternut (Juglans cinerea), black walnut, maple, and catalpa. Learn wood traits, wildlife value, and planting tips.
English Boxwood: 7 Care Tips for Beautiful Hedges
Use seven simple steps to keep English boxwood hedges full and neat. From planting to pruning and pest care, this post makes boxwood care straightforward.