An informal survey of the landscapes in our neighborhoods might lead to the conclusion that the landscape rules require a phoenix roebelenii, pygmy date palm, to be planted in every front yard. Palm ...

Q: My pygmy date palm I recently planted in the front yard has brown fronds. What happened? A: I am guessing you got temperatures below 30 degrees this winter, possibly coupled with some strong wind.

Palms help create the tropical look so popular in New Orleans gardens, and summer is the preferred time to plant them. The warm soil from May through August will encourage vigorous root growth. How ...

You can grow a tall date palm tree outdoors all from the pit of one of its fruit. You just need to clean and germinate the ...

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 ...

You can find some of the worst gardening mistakes ever on Facebook gardening groups. Folks send in their pix of dead, dying, infested, dehydrated, stunted and melting plants asking for answers. So ...

Liven up your indoor space with these playful palm trees.

For centuries, people have looked to palm trees for food, shelter, landscaping –– even defense. During The Revolutionary War, the defenders of Fort Moultrie in the Palmetto State, South Carolina, ...

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 a ...