When someone mentions Florida, images of Blue Ocean, white sand, and beautiful palm trees come to mind. Florida’s warm tropical climate makes it one of the best places in the world for growing palm trees. If you … Read more
While there are over 2,500 different palm species in the world, only 14 palm species, belonging to 9 genera, are truly native to United States. With thousands of palm trees growing all over United states, … Read more
Dwarf Palmetto, scientific name Sabal minor, is native to Georgia, Florida and west to Texas and Northeast Mexico. This durable palm adapts to wide range of soils and can even tolerate standing water. It is … Read more
When it comes to creating an outdoor tropical oasis, many homeowners are often looking for the fast-growing palm trees. Aside from saving money, they also save a lot time by getting that lush overhead canopy … Read more
One of the important factors in growing healthy and happy palms, is providing it with the best environment possible. Getting the right soil can make a huge difference in the establishment and growth of your … Read more
Having palm trees as houseplants is a fantastic way to bring a little of the great outdoors inside. Not surprising, palms are my favorite type of houseplants. They add a very special tropical atmosphere to … Read more
I get a lot of emails asking if palm trees can grow in containers. Yes they can. In fact, many palms are great for growing in pots around pools, on patios and porches. For many … Read more
Trimming palm trees is far simpler than trimming other broadleaf trees. All you have to remove are dead leaves and old fruit stems. Palms with crown shaft make it even easier by shedding brown leaves … Read more
Healthy outdoor palm trees usually establish quickly, are easy to grow, and have a very few problems. While it’s normal for palm to shed old brown fronds, if you notice a lot of brown, yellow … Read more
Caring for palm trees can be a fun and rewarding if you know what you are doing. Generally, a well established palm is low to no maintenance as long as you provide it with enough … Read more
Palms are among the best known and extensively cultivated plant families. There are around 202 currently known genera and over 2,500 different palm tree species in the world, most of which are restricted to tropical, … Read more
Usually palm tees establish quickly, are easy to care for and have very few insect and disease problems. While healthy palms naturally resist insects and diseases, they occasionally can be effected by one of the … Read more
A lot of palm tree enthusiasts over water their palms or don’t provide enough water, because they don’t know how to check for soil moist level. They have no idea how much water their palm … Read more
While cold hardy palms can tolerate freezing temperatures, tropical palms may suffer from the cold damage. Usually, palm tree owners, that live in the warm climates, don’t need to worry about cold weather. But, with … Read more
While cold hardy palms can tolerate freezing temperatures, tropical palms may suffer from the cold damage. Usually, palm tree owners, that live in the warm climates, don’t need to worry about cold weather. But, with … Read more
