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Black walnut husks can cause ugly stains on your hands

How To Remove Black Walnut Stains From Hands?

Perhaps you didn’t know to wear gloves while harvesting and processing black walnuts; or perhaps you simply didn’t want to wear them. Whatever the reason, your hands are now boasting lovely black or yellow stains that won’t wash off with water alone. What should you do? In this article, we’ll talk about how to remove … Read more

How To Crack Open A Black Walnut

How To Crack Open A Black Walnut?

If you’ve ever tried to shell a walnut, you know that it’s no easy task. Black walnuts are especially difficult. So, what’s the trick to it? In this article, we’ll talk about how to crack open a black walnut, as well as how to prepare your walnuts for shelling.  Shelling Black Walnuts: Step-by-Step Did you … Read more

How to Care For Your Black Walnut Tree

How To Plant A Black Walnut Tree?

Black walnut trees are prized for their lumber, and their earthy nuts are a favorite winter staple among squirrels and other wildlife. Though some people consider them nuisance trees, other people enjoy having them in their backyard. In this article, we’ll talk about how to plant a black walnut tree, from collecting seeds to planting … Read more

How To Identify A Black Walnut Tree

How To Identify A Black Walnut Tree?

You may have heard both good and bad reports about black walnut trees. On the one hand, they provide edible fruit for squirrels and other wildlife; on the other hand, they can kill other plants growing in the area. For this reason, you want to know what this damaging tree looks like. In this article, … Read more

How to Grow Douglas Fir Trees from Seed

When To Plant Douglas Fir Seedlings?

Have you ever wanted to grow your own Christmas trees? Douglas firs are popular evergreens grown as Christmas trees, and they are fairly easy to grow as long as you follow the appropriate steps. In this article, we’ll talk about when to plant Douglas fir seedlings, as well as how to start your own from … Read more

Differences Between Pine and Douglas Fir

How To Tell If A Douglas Fir Is Healthy?

Red branches, thinning needles, shedding bark–these are all signs and symptoms of a Douglas fir in distress. So, what can you do about it? If your tree is showing signs of failing health, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll talk about how to tell if a Douglas fir is healthy or … Read more

What Environment Does the Douglas Fir Live In

Where Do Douglas Fir Trees Grow?

You may know them as your favorite type of Christmas tree; but have you ever wondered where Douglas fir trees come from? How old can they get, what types of habitat do they prefer, and where do Douglas fir trees grow, exactly? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions. Where Do … Read more

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