Matt Bowman
Gardener & Owner, Tradition Market & Garden
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Co-authored Articles (24)
How to Take Care of Potted Orchids
Your complete guide for growing beautiful orchid blooms at home Do 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
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...
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 fr...
How to Identify Spruce Trees by Species & Type
A beginner’s guide to identifying spruce treesSpruce 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 t...
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...
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...
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 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
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...
The Best Way to Plant Tulip Bulbs
When, where, & how to grow beautiful tulip bulbs Planting 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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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 Prune & Trim a Live Christmas Tree
Follow these tips so your tree looks gorgeous on Christmas day Real Christmas trees come in all different shapes and sizes when you get them from a tree nursery or store. Learn how to trim them if you want to achieve the...
