Ready to make your yard feel like you're on a permanent vacation? This small but stunning palm tree might be the key, and ...

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.

The smallest of the common Phoenix palms, the pygmy date (Phoenix roebelenii) grows just 10 feet tall in sun or moderate shade, where its feathery canopy can carry more than 50 leaves. Native to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine harvesting fresh dates to enjoy from a tree you planted yourself. Although such an idea may seem daunting, date palms are ...

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 ...

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 ...

My pygmy date palm is in poor health. The inner leaves are turning brown. I watered it sporadically due to water restrictions. I bought the plant two years ago and until now it was fine. What is wrong ...