Tag Archives: Wood for outdoor use
Plastic Lumber Buying Guide: Types, Uses, Costs, and Where to Buy
Plastic lumber is a durable, low-maintenance alternative to wood for outdoor, marine, landscaping, and utility projects. This guide explains what it is, how recycled plastic lumber compares to wood and composite materials, what sizes to consider, and where to buy it.
English Boxwood: Size, Planting, Hedge Spacing, Care, and Common Problems
This complete guide explains how to identify, plant, space, and care for English boxwood. Learn how dwarf English boxwood differs from other cultivars, how to diagnose common problems, and what to check before buying.
Cedar Planks Guide: Species, Sizes, Uses, Costs, and Care
Cedar planks vary widely in species, grade, dimensions, moisture condition, and intended use. This guide explains how to choose suitable cedar lumber, estimate costs and coverage, prevent common failures, and identify food-safe grilling planks.
Engelmann Spruce Guide: Identification, Habitat, and Uses
Engelmann spruce is a high-elevation evergreen conifer native to western North America. This guide explains its identifying features, habitat, ecology, growth, wood uses, threats, and landscape requirements.
Port Orford Cedar: Tree Identification, Wood Properties, Lumber, Decking, and Arrow Uses
This guide explains Port Orford cedar identification, native range, wood properties, durability, and root-disease concerns. It also covers lumber, decking, arrows, cultivation, comparisons, and responsible sourcing.
Red Fir: Identification, Range, Ecology, and Uses of California Red Fir
Red fir, or California red fir, is a high-elevation true fir native to California and southwestern Oregon. This guide explains its identification, taxonomy, habitat, ecology, growth, threats, and wood uses.
Juniper Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, Firewood and Buying
This guide explains juniper wood species, appearance, properties, durability, uses, and firewood performance. Learn how to compare western and alligator juniper, avoid common defects, and buy the right wood for your project.
Hemlock Wood: Properties, Uses, Species, Durability, and Buying Guide
Hemlock wood is a versatile softwood used for framing, paneling, millwork, furniture, and sauna interiors. This guide explains its species, properties, appearance, durability, limitations, project suitability, and buying considerations.
Monterey Cypress: Complete Tree and Care Guide
This guide explains how to identify Monterey cypress, where it grows naturally, and how large and fast it grows. Learn how to care for the tree, diagnose browning, distinguish lemon cypress cultivars, and decide whether it suits your landscape.
Alaskan Cedar Guide: Identification, Care, Cultivars, and Wood
This comprehensive Alaskan cedar guide covers identification, mature size, growing conditions, planting, care, and common problems. It also compares weeping cultivars and explains the native tree’s ecology and valuable wood.
