Elm Tree Timeline: How Long Until They Reach Maturity

a famous elm tree in yosemite valley

There are many elm trees you can grow in your yard depending on where you live, what size elm tree you want, and the overall look you prefer. Another important consideration is how quickly your elm tree will grow. While some species can grow slower, most elm tree varieties grow 3 to 6 feet per […]

Four Simple Steps To Grow Your Maple Tree From A Seed

Growing a maple tree from a seed

Maple trees are one of the most popular types of trees throughout the United States and Canada! Maple trees are known not only for the syrup they produce but for their beautiful, leafy canopies and brilliantly bright fall foliage. If you want to plant a maple tree in your yard or garden, there is no […]

Full Sugar Maple Tree Growth Timeline (How To Grow It Fast)

red sugar maple leaves

The sugar maple is a very prolific and important tree in the United States. There are more sugar maple trees in the forests of the northeastern United States than any other species of hardwood tree! If you’re looking to grow a sugar maple, look no further, today we are sharing a full sugar maple growth […]

7 Reasons Your Ash Tree Is Shedding Bark (How To Save It)

Bark falling off of cut down ash tree from emerald ash borers

Ash trees are not as common as they once were, and peeling bark could be a sign of the culprit. Unforutantely, ash trees are susceptible to a variety of pests and fungus that can cause the bark to peel. One of the biggest reasons you’ll find your ash tree is shedding bark is because it […]

Which Fruit Trees To Graft Together (And How to Do It)

An apple orchard with rows of trees separated by green grass paths and many ripe red apples in the trees.

Have you seen trees that offer 2 or 3 different types of apples? Or maybe a peach and plum tree at your garden store and wondered just how they do that? It’s all done by grafting branches onto an existing rootstock, and it’s something that you can do at home. Today we will go over […]

7 Most Common Places Where Pecans Trees Grow

Pecan Tree Orchard. the best places to grow a pecan tree?

Pecans are a popular nut, found in everything from pies to salads, as well as other desserts, and even in addition to many savory dishes. So, in eating pecans, did you ever wonder how they actually grow? Maybe you’ve seen them on a tree recently, and want to know where all pecans can grow.  Pecans […]

6 Reasons Why You Can Plant Apple And Peach Trees Together

Ripe peaches fruits on a branch in orchard

In this day and age, people are wanting to become more self-reliant, especially with growing their food. Biting into a juicy peach or apple that you grew yourself can feel like the best thing in the world. But, if you grow your own, can you plant apple and peach trees together? Apple and peach trees […]

Different Birch Trees That Can Be Tapped (And How To Tap Them) 

Birch sap from a tapped tree

By now we have all heard of maple syrup and probably have tasted the sweet, sugary, maple-y goodness. Whether as iconic maple syrup, maple candies or possibly maple cotton candy. But did you know you can also tap birch trees in much the same way? They certainly can, but which different birch trees can be […]

12 Best Plants To Plant Under Your Cedar Tree

A wide spreading cedar tree grows from a rocky hillside against a blue sky.

If you have a cedar tree as a part of your yard, it’s likely to serve as a staple in your landscaping for decades to come. With all that potential curb appeal just sitting under your tree waiting to be discovered, we’ve got some recommendations on what you can plant under cedar trees to help […]

7 Trees That Look Like The Tree Of Heaven (Identification Tips)

Branches of a tree of heaven against a blue sky

Although beautiful from afar, a Tree of Heaven can be problematic. In North America, the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) is considered to be an invasive species, due to its ability to shade out native trees. The female Tree of Heaven can produce as many as 300,000 seeds per year, all of which are dispersed […]