Posts by Abdelbarie Elkhaddar
Engelmann Spruce: 5 Uses You’ll Love
Explore five useful ways to use Engelmann spruce, from tonewood for guitars to reforestation and garden accents. Simple ideas for woodworkers and nature fans.
Limber Pine: Discover 5 Key Benefits for Dry, Windy Sites
Learn how limber pine stabilizes slopes, feeds wildlife, survives harsh climates, and adds lasting beauty to yards.
Weeping Pine: 7 Fascinating Facts
Discover what makes the weeping pine special, compare weeping white pine types, and get simple care tips to grow a striking garden specimen.
Mountain Hemlock: 5 Facts That Inspire
Learn five clear facts about the mountain hemlock, from its blue-green needles and cones to its place on high ridges and in gardens.
Pine Board: 5 Best Deals to Shop Now
A quick guide to the top five pine board deals. Get the best white pine lumber picks for crafts, furniture, signs, and repairs.
Spanish Cedar: 5 Fascinating Facts Every Cigar Lover Should Know
From why it is not a true cedar to how it improves cigar aging, these five facts about spanish cedar will help you choose lumber, sheets, and humidor lining.
Ocote: 5 Surprising Uses to Know
Discover five practical uses for ocote, from quick firestarters and smoke cleansing to natural home scent, long-burning light, and handcrafted decor.
Balsam Poplar: 5 Uses You’ll Love
Five simple uses for balsam poplar and poplar balsam — balms from balsam poplar buds, soothing oils from western balsam poplar, home scenting, and DIY soaps.
Pinus Echinata: Top 5 Best Buys
Compare five top Pinus Echinata buys—from nursery seedlings and bonsai starters to bark extracts and restoration stock—plus simple selection and care tips for Shortleaf Pine.
Port Orford Cedar: 5 Must-Have Options for Lumber, Decking & Arrows
From sturdy boards and decking to precision arrow shafts and fragrant closet blocks, discover five top Port Orford cedar options and which one fits your needs.
