Matt Bowman

How to Take Care of Potted Orchids

Your complete guide for growing beautiful orchid blooms at homeDo you love the look of big and bright orchids in your home? If you want to grow these fresh flowers, orchids are really easy to keep as houseplants under...

How to

Identify an Elm Tree

Ideal for providing shade in backyard and along neighborhood streets, the elm tree is one of the most common trees. Its many varieties are present all over the world. There are more than 30 species of elm, but most sha...

How to

Grow a Cherry Blossom Tree

Cherry blossom trees are beautiful and vibrant, but they're also finicky and hard to grow. The cherry blossom tree's name comes from the soft and pretty blossoms they produce, and range in color from hot pink to creamy w...

How to

Trim Oak Trees

Oak trees can be some of the most beautiful trees in the neighborhood with their huge canopies and branching limbs, but it takes work to keep an oak healthy and growing strong. An unkempt oak left to grow wildly can be u...

How to

Plant a Tree

If you're preparing to plant a tree, congratulations! Adding even one new tree to our environment makes a significant and positive impact. But how do you properly plant the tree to ensure it grows and thrives? In this ar...

How to

Determine the Age of a Tree

'''Estimating the age of a tree can be done pretty quickly and accurately by measuring certain characteristics.''' Depending on the type of tree, you can, for example, measure the circumference of the trunk, or count th...

Fertilizing an Apple Tree: When, What, & How Much (All Your Questions Answered)

Do you want to grow apples at home? Harvesting your very own apple crop is a rewarding, delicious way to get the most out of your yard. If you aren’t totally sure how to start fertilizing your tree, we’ve got you cov...

How to

Identify Spruce Trees

Spruce trees are robust evergreen trees that grow in cooler climates and are often used as Christmas trees during the holiday season. There are about 40 species of spruce trees worldwide, with several including the Color...

Fertilizing a Citrus Tree: What Month, How Much, & Best Ratios

Have you ever wanted to grow a lemon or orange tree at home? These plants are pretty easy to care for, but they need a lot of fertilizer so they can grow up strong and healthy. Not to worry—we’ve answered all your f...

Know How Long It Takes for a Tree to Grow

Wondering how long it takes for a tree to grow? The answer may surprise you! This article has everything you need to know about trees and their growth, from the average amount of years it takes for a tree to reach maturi...

How to

Replace an Old Lawn

Basic steps to replacing your lawn using seed or sod Two of the best ways to replace an old lawn with a new one are planting with seeds, or laying down grass that comes in strips of sod. Sodded grass cuts back signifi...

The Best Way to Plant Tulip Bulbs

When, where, & how to grow beautiful tulip bulbsPlanting tulips is a great way to add some color to your garden. If you've never planted tulip bulbs before, don't worry, it's simple! The trick is waiting until the right...

How to

Apply Liquid Fertilizer

If you're looking for a quick way to feed your plants or lawn, liquid fertilizer is a great way to stimulate healthy growth. Liquid or water-soluble fertilizers seep into the soil or the leaves of your plants a quick and...

How to Attract Squirrels

Squirrels can spread seeds that help trees grow and provide endless entertainment with their cute antics. If you want to bring more squirrels into your yard, you can easily attract them with a constant source of food. In...

How to

Grow a Lawn Easily

Everyone wants a perfect lawn. What's better than looking out your front door and seeing lush, green grass? You don't need to be a landscape artist to have the lawn of your dreams. Whether you start from seed or sod, it ...

How to

Grow Plants Faster

There are many things you can do to help your plants grow faster such as choosing the right fertilizer. Fast growing plants can help provide faster food or provide a quick gift such as a bouquet. By planning how you will...

How to

Get Orchids to Bloom

Create the perfect environment for orchids to bloom and stay healthyOrchids are exotic plants that create beautiful blooms. The Phalaenopsis orchid, also known as the moth orchid, is the most popular variety, but there a...

How to

Prune Coneflowers

Coneflowers or echinacea can be a wonderful addition to any garden or yard. With growing coneflowers being relatively simple and their care being low-maintenance, you may be wondering, “What about pruning?” Luckily f...

How to

Make a Vanilla Orchid Plant Bloom

Vanilla orchids are made to bloom, so if yours isn't blooming, something may be wrong. These tropical plants have extremely specific water, fertilizer, sunlight, temperature, and humidity preferences.. 21 April 2020. The...

How to

Start a Tree Farm

Trees are one of the most important natural resources, and being a tree farmer can be an interesting and rewarding business. You can grow and sell trees for lumber, but keep in mind that can take 30-50 years. Christmas t...