It burns fast but lights up like a charm. These characteristics (and more) make tulip poplar a go-to firewood for budget-friendly homeowners, especially in North America. In this article, we’ll look at how tulip poplar fares as firewood and how …
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The great mountain ash is one of the tallest flowering trees in the world, and its berries are widely-used to treat kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, vitamin C deficiency, diarrhea, and even menstrual problems. But did you know that you can …
Sweetgum firewood is a popular choice for lumber because of its unique reddish-brown color with intricate white and black grain patterns. But what happens when you burn sweetgum wood? Let’s look at its fire-burning properties and compare it to other …
There are multiple ways to get rid of aphids on tomato plants. On the top of our heads, we have methods as simple as manual removal to more complicated endeavors that include attracting or introducing predators and making repellent sprays. …
Mangoes are definitely one of the most delicious fruits out there! Sweet, juicy, and as cheerful as the sun, we just can’t get enough of these golden orbs from the Mangifera indica tree. So, why would someone want to say …
If you’re looking to bid adieu to a mimosa tree, it’s likely because you want to reclaim your garden from its invasive antics, avoid costly repairs, keep things safe, and perhaps regain your sanity from the ongoing flower and seed …
If your cypress trees are causing more trouble than they’re worth, it might be time to bid them farewell. Cypress trees can be killed by cutting them down, girdling or ringbarking, solarization, mechanical stump removal, foliar sprays, and basal bark …
Black wattle trees are an extremely invasive species. But before you try to get rid of them, how about using them as something else, such as firewood? We’ll walk you through the black wattle’s fire-burning characteristics and how to use …
The honey locust is one versatile tree. During the Civil War, soldiers used their thorns to pin their uniforms; today, its honey is used to treat arthritis and even cancer. But its benefits don’t just end there. A tree that …
Tamarack trees are premium softwoods widely cultivated for paper-making or building posts and poles. Even its bark is used to make tea to relieve colds, sore throats, upset stomachs and fatigue. With all its versatile benefits to humankind, can we …
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