8 Simple Tips For Watering Your Rubber Plant

Rubber plants originated from Southeast Asia, and have become popular with indoor plant hobbyists around the world. As you could imagine, this tropical plant loves water, and you may find yourself struggling to find a good routine to keep up with its hydration needs.  There are many ways to simplify watering your rubber tree plant. […]

How To Plant A Maple Tree In Clay: 5 Simple Steps

5 Steps To Planting Maples In Clay Header

When planting a new tree of any variety, it’s important to understand how to meet its needs. This is crucial when your soil contains a substance like clay, which can present unique challenges. Maple trees can be grown in a variety of soil types, including clay. You can help your maple thrive by ensuring the […]

Why You Should Fill A Hole In Your Tree (And How To Do It)

I’m sure all of us have walked by a tree and noticed it has a hole in it. It might have been a tiny hole, like one a bug or bird made, or it could have been a cavity in a tree that is big enough for an animal to live in. But what do […]

6 Most Common Places Where Elm Trees Grow

Where do Elm trees grow?

Elm trees are a popular tree, as well as they are widespread. You may not know much about them, other than that they are deciduous tree that grows pretty tall, similar to the rest of them. These trees are more common than you might think, and you might wonder where exactly they can be found. […]

8 Reasons To Cut Down Your Cherry Tree (And When To Do It)

Why you may need to cut down a cherry tree

If you have a cherry tree in your yard, you probably love that you have a tree that gives you shade, and fruit, and adds aesthetic value to your property, however, you may have also had to consider cutting your tree down. As unfortunate as it may be, sometimes maintenance gets to be too tricky, […]

How Long Do Pomegranate Trees Take To Grow? (Full Pomegranate Tree Timeline)

Ripe pomegranate fruits on the branches of trees. How long does it take to grow?

Pomegranate trees are an excellent addition to any landscape or garden, but before committing to growing one of these fruit trees it’s important to understand not only how to care for them but also how quickly these trees grow and how long until they start to bear fruit.  Pomegranate trees can take anywhere from two […]

What Not To Plant Under a Cherry Tree: Companion Planting Do’s and Don’ts

What to plant under a cherry tree!

Companion planting is a gardening and agriculture technique that has been utilized since ancient times with great success; planting certain plants, trees, and shrubs together can often yield tremendous benefits when these plants are paired together correctly. However, It’s also important to know what plants to not grow underneath a cherry tree; knowing these limitations […]

7 Reasons Why Lime Trees Grow Best In Full Sun

Lime Tree with bundle of limes

Lime trees are cold-sensitive citrus trees known for their sour fruit used in foods and beverages. These amazing trees can be grown outdoors in warm climates or indoors. No matter where you have your lime tree, you’ll want to be sure to give it lots of sunlight! Lime trees grown in full sun will grow […]

5 Reasons Why Plum Trees Grow Best In Full Sun

Heavy plums pulling the branch of a tree down as they are ripe for harvest in the late summer.

Plum trees are nice to look at, produce delicious fruits, and can provide shade for your space. When you begin to consider if this type of tree might be right for your yard, sunlight is going to end up being one of the biggest factors. Depending on the amount of sunlight your area gets, you […]

7 Simple Ways To See If You Have A Sugar Maple Tree

Sugar maple tree in brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange in fall

If you have an abundance of maple trees on your property, you probably have considered tapping the tree for precious maple sap and boiling it into delicious maple syrup. But how do you know if your trees are sugar maple trees or one of the other varieties of maple? The best way to identify a […]