U-shaped staple used to hold boards together; they vary in size for 1Ú4 inch to 3 inches wide.
Pinch out
Pinching with the fingers to remove the tip of a growing shoot to encourage lateral growth.
Pinching back
Utilizing the thumb and forefinger to nip back the very tip of a branch or stem. Pinching promotes branching, and a bushier, fuller plant.
Pinching out
The removal of the growing point of a stem to induce bushiness or to encourage flowering. Also known as stopping.
Pine, arkansas soft
Soft, lightweight but tough and resilient wood used for trim molding, paneling, flooring, door and window jambs, etc.
Pine, idaho white
Weather resistant, straight grain wood with a soft light color that is used mostly for exterior trim, sheathing, siding, etc.
Pine, ponderosa
Tough, lightweight, even textured wood that is usually free from warping; it is primarily used for cabinetry, trim, window frames, doors, etc.
Pine, southern or yellow
Strong, durable wood that is used for both structural and nonstructural applications. This wood comes in four types that are construction grade.
Pine, sugar
Corky textured, soft lightweight wood that is strong and touch with a low rate of shrinkage. Since it cuts easily in all directions, it can be used to make patterns, for carving, for trim, siding and doors.
Pinhole
A small hole in a coating, foil, membrane, or other material.
