If you want a tropical look in your landscape, palm trees can provide it. There are many types of palms, and most are easy to grow in well-drained soils and full sunlight. They do not tolerate ...

Palm trees are cherished for the tropical flair they add to any setting. With thousands of palm tree species available, it can be hard to choose the right one for your landscape. When selecting palm ...

Palm trees are effective in producing a tropical-looking landscape. Some species thrive throughout the state while others will not withstand cold and are therefore grown only in the warmest parts of ...

When looking to add a stunning focal point to a landscape or bring a bit of that tropical vacation feeling to a home, palm trees can do it all. Palms are a staple in Southern California and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is an area on the trunk of my queen palm that has me concerned. The outer layer of bark has peeled away, and it looks like the trunk is rotten in that spot. The top of the palm looks fine, and ...

The graceful arching habit of palm trees makes them a landscaping favorite in coastal areas for those who enjoy a tropical look. Already popular, palms got a boost when many of them still stood tall ...

Can you imagine San Diego without palm trees? I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and have associated palms with Southern California since I visited my cousins in Pasadena during the 1960s. When I ...

After Hurricane Matthew Saw Palmetto plants quickly began sprouting new growth one month later. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Selecting appropriate landscape plants is critical to minimizing damage from ...