With large, fan-like leaves that can measure anywhere between one and 10 feet, landscaping with palms is a good idea for those who want dramatic and impactful tropical foliage to fill outside spaces.

Earth Day is a day dedicated to showing support for environmental protection. Each year, Florida Power & Light maintains vegetation along approximately 17,000 miles of powerlines across Florida. The ...

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 ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

WE’RE A SMALL but determined group, those of us who raise tropical and subtropical plants in our gardens. We understand some of you believe we should stick to traditional Northwest plants. What’s ...

The palmetto is South Carolina’s official state tree. Several palm species thrive in the South Carolina climate. Jason Lee For many folks, nothing says life at the beach like a palm tree in the yard, ...

This article entertains an ongoing debate that I often hear: Are palm trees really trees? Could our state tree, the sable palm, not even be a tree? This has been argued in many different ways with the ...