February 2026

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What is a Dutch trowel?

What is a Dutch trowel? The traditional Dutch design uses a lever action instead of a digging one, hence the elongated handle. You simply plunge the flattened blade with its pointed tip into the ground and pull the handle forward to create a V-shaped planting pocket. As you move along, the next insertion closes the […]

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How big do Catalpa trees grow?

How big do Catalpa trees grow? Most Catalpa are deciduous trees; they typically grow to 12–18 metres (40–60 ft) tall, with branches spreading to a diameter of about 6–12 metres (20–40 ft). Catalpa is a somewhat underrated hardwood, not seen too often in lumber form. Unlike most other common carving woods, such as Butternut or

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