Tag Archives: North American woods
Black Ash Tree: 5 Amazing Facts to Know
Uncover the wonders of the black ash tree, from its unique leaves to its role in wetland ecosystems, and learn about its cultural significance.
Yellow Heart Wood: Discover Its Top 7 Uses
Explore the unique uses of yellow heart wood, from stunning flooring to intricate crafts. Learn how this wood transforms spaces and projects.
Alder Wood: 7 Surprising Facts Every Woodworker Should Know
Explore seven eye-opening facts about alder wood, from red and black alder differences to uses in furniture, instruments, smoking, and soil benefits.
Walnut Wood: 7 Best Buys
Seven top walnut wood options, from solid walnut timber boards to thin walnut sheets and planks. Quick buying tips, finishing advice, and project ideas for woodworkers and makers.
Birch Wood: 7 Must-Have Buys for Every Project
A short guide to seven top birch wood buys — from Baltic birch craft sheets to decorative logs and kiln-dried firewood — plus simple buying and sourcing tips.
Ironwood Tree: 7 Benefits You Need to Know
Learn how the ironwood tree supports desert life, yields strong wood for crafts, shelters wildlife, and helps hold soil. Read seven key benefits.
Madrone: 5 Fascinating Facts to Discover
Discover five striking facts about the madrone tree—its smooth red peeling bark, long life, cooling roots, wildlife value, and prized madrone wood.
Black Maple: 5 Facts Every Tree Lover Should Know
A quick guide to spotting and caring for the black maple. Learn leaf traits, how it differs from sugar maple, planting tips, and seasonal uses.
Overcup Oak: 5 Must-Know Facts for Buyers
A practical guide to the overcup oak: how to spot it, where it grows, why its acorns matter for wildlife, how it differs from similar oaks, and what buyers should look for.
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.
