Erik Devaney

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Stories By Erik Devaney

  • Colors For Gardenias

    Colors for Gardenias. Gardenias are shrubby, flowering plants that -- like bedstraws -- belong to the Rubiaceae or Madder family. In warmer climates, homeowners commonly use them in the landscape, while in colder climates, gardenias are popular for use as houseplants. Regardless of where you grown them, gardenias add ornamentation and elegance to your space, which is due primarily to the large, fragrant flowers they produce. However, these plants can also contribute color to indoor and outdoor environments with their foliage and fruit.

    By Erik Devaney November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • The Uses Of Elm Trees

    The Uses of Elm Trees. Elm trees are tall, deciduous, hardwood trees that typically produce serrated, ovate -- or oval-shaped -- leaves. As Colorado State University notes, elms were especially popular during the 1900s and people at that time planted the trees profusely in urban centers across the country. Unfortunately, these mass-plantings of the past now make some species of elm tree susceptible to Dutch elm disease, which has wiped out elm populations in many areas. Despite the disease, elm trees are still widely available and offer many uses.

    By Erik Devaney November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • Classification Of Rebar

    Classification of Rebar. ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) is responsible for classifying different types of rebar in the U.S. Rebar is a steel rod that workers insert into concrete before the concrete cures or hardens. These rods reinforce concrete structures, like patios, floors, walls and foundations, and help unify curing concrete. Most distributors stock rebar in lengths of 20 and 60 feet.

    By Erik Devaney November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • List Of Holly Plants

    List of Holly Plants. Holly is a shrub in the Aquifoliaceae family of plants, and it is typically characterized by its red berries, dark green leaves and small pale flowers. According to the Flower Essence Society, unlike most other types of bushes and shrubs, holly plants have a tendency to form well-defined central stems. In areas without much large plant growth, they will even develop into full-sized trees. Some of the most common varieties include American, Japanese, Chinese and blue holly.

    By Erik Devaney November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • Kubota B40C Tiller Specifications

    Kubota B40C Tiller Specifications. The B40C Tiller is a product of the Japanese Kubota Corporation, which specializes in producing compact tractors, tractor attachments and riding lawn mowers. Established in 1890, the corporation began selling its products in the U.S. in 1969. The latest version of the Kubota B40C Tiller, which is a tractor attachment used for breaking-up or cultivating the surfaces of soils, appeared on the market in 2010.

    By Erik Devaney September 6th, 2022 Read More