While cold-hardy palms can endure freezing temperatures, tropical palms may suffer from cold damage. Typically, palm tree owners in warm climates don’t worry about cold weather. However, with the unpredictable … Read more »
No matter how careful you are, palm trees will inevitably experience stress when transplanted to a new location. So, if you observe that your newly planted palm tree has brown, … Read more »
Whether you’re relocating a palm tree within your yard or acquiring a field-grown palm tree from a nursery, the steps for planting remain consistent. Understanding how palm roots grow and … Read more »
Planting palm trees doesn’t differ significantly from planting other types of trees. Nursery-grown palms typically come in pots, balled, or burlapped at the root. Try to plant your palm tree … Read more »
When compared to many other plants, healthy and well-grown palm trees generally experience fewer disease and pest issues. That’s why it’s crucial to prevent any damage to the palm, especially … Read more »
While most people associate palm trees with warm climates, it’s a common misconception that they exclusively thrive in tropical and subtropical regions. Surprisingly, palm trees can flourish not just in … Read more »
Preventing nutritional deficiencies in palm trees is easily achieved through an annual fertilization program. The correct balance of essential elements, such as nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, is very important for … Read more »
Palm trees can be vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies in essential elements such as potassium (K), nitrogen (N), manganese (Mn), and magnesium (Mg). Additionally, less common deficiencies of calcium (Ca), boron … Read more »
While palm trees are often associated with tropical locales, there are varieties that can thrive in subtropical and even temperate climates. Surprisingly, some palm trees can withstand subzero temperatures and … Read more »
Palm trees evoke images of sunshine, white sandy beaches, vacations, and a laid-back lifestyle. Palm trees are everywhere you look, spicing up the scenery in Florida. You’ll spot them in … Read more »
This is probably the easiest transplanting project among all because you don’t need to dig out the palm or transport it elsewhere. Additionally, if you are moving a palm from … Read more »
When it comes to relocating a palm tree from one spot to another, minimizing root damage and reducing stress factors is crucial. Trust me, transplanting can get tricky, but with … Read more »
When palm trees have grown in a container for a few years, it’s time to transplant them into the ground. The best season for this transition is early spring, as … Read more »
This map was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) which has recently (2012) completed an extensive updating of U.S. Hardiness Zones based upon data … Read more »
If you live in a cold climate and dream of having palm trees grace your garden, you’re not alone. Many gardeners in northern regions share the desire to create a … Read more »
