Palms are an important group of plants that we use to create a tropical look in our landscapes. May through August is the preferred time to plant palms here because the warm soil will encourage ...

We are just completing the installation of a new pool at our home and are now ready to plant some tropical landscaping. The planting area will get full afternoon sun. I've heard you say November is ...

Have you noticed a lot of plants are over-planted throughout the county? Just look at all the subdivisions with Queen palms planted in every yard and the common areas also. Yet, nature’s way of ...

Like everywhere else in the world, Florida faces the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. In that context, Florida's palm trees are a mixed blessing: Native palms in their natural ...

Two botanical luminaries – Carl Linnaeus and David Fairchild – never met, but both were stunned by the beauty of palms, considering them the best the plant kingdom had to offer. Linnaeus (1707-1778) ...

Question: I am confused about pruning palms as some are cut to leave a frond or two and others are left with most of their fronds. Which is correct? Answer: Obviously there are lots of confused ...

When it comes to cold snaps in South Texas, neighbors are generally concerned about protecting the "four P's"—people, pets, pipes, and plants. One popular plant here along the coast is palm trees, ...