I once watched our pretty dog feed on grass, wondering whether that was right. I later concluded it was suffering from pica and was satisfying its craving. However, I kept on thinking about whether carnivores can eat plants like our dog did. Well, if you are in that position like…
The primary plant structure includes plant leaves, but some exceptions lack this classic plant structure. The world is an incredible place with different plants separated from each other using different identifiable traits. One of the ways to distinguish plants is whether or not they have vascular tissue or seeds. Humans…
Short Answer: Bermuda grass will grow both day and night. The energy from the sun helps the grass to grow during the daylight hours. With the right temperatures at night, grass will continue to grow. How Long Does It Take for Bermuda Grass to Grow? Bermuda grass can grow faster…
If you have a parcel of land you want to use for putting up a log cabin, you may have a hard time deciding whether to build or buy an already built one. Regardless of your decision, you need to familiarize yourself with some basics about log cabin types. Either…
We must admit it isn’t an easy task to differentiate monocots from dicots. But we can overcome this challenge by refreshing our knowledge on how monocots differ from dicots. Click here for more information about dicots plants. This knowledge saves us huge amounts of time when in the field endeavoring…
No matter what kind of construction project you’re working with, you’re almost guaranteed to find caulk. It’s used throughout the construction industry to seal joints, weatherize doors and windows, and keep moisture out of buildings. Unfortunately, exterior caulk may not be replaced as frequently as it should be. In these…
Oh, the age-old question. What can I do to keep my skin looking healthy and youthful? Taking care of your skin helps you age gracefully but is also very important for your overall health. Did you know that your skin is the largest and one of the most important organs in…
So, the mileage on my car’s odometer has hit the mark that ‘requires’ the routine engine service. As I drive to the mechanic, I grapple with the question, ‘what should be changed?’ Is it the motor oil or engine oil? What I am sure of is that oil must be…
“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools,” reads a Spanish proverb. I’m not from Spain, but I am a clean freak (just like my annoyed wife). I like to keep my workspace spick and span,…
Hand tool faults are not uncommon. I have been guilty of them several times, albeit shamefully. I am either using a box-end wrench on a ratchet, using a wrench as a tubing bender, or even as dumb as using the incorrect size of a screwdriver. Every craftsperson will admit to…