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How to Grow Gorgeous Bare Root Roses

How to Grow Gorgeous Bare Root Roses

A bare root rose has some distinct advantages over a potted rose. It’s produced by pruning a rose bush, removing it from the soil (including the roots), and placing it in a dormant state in a cool, dark, humid environment. The rose bush ships without any soil...
The Electric Drill: A Revolution in Power Tools

The Electric Drill: A Revolution in Power Tools

The electric drill is one of modern society’s most important and versatile power tools. Its ability to make precise, efficient holes in a wide range of materials has revolutionized how we work, build, and create. In honor of Inventors Day (February 11th),...
The Glorious History of the Humble Crescent Wrench

The Glorious History of the Humble Crescent Wrench

Your father had one, maybe two. Your grandfather always kept one handy. The ubiquitous Crescent wrench has been around forever, except it hasn’t. It’s a more recent invention than the airplane! The Wright brothers completed the first successful powered...
Bougainvillea Care

Bougainvillea Care

A spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas is the ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, bougainvillea is...