The next tree I recommend for a container is a low-growing palm. Invariably, when recent arrivals from the North are asked what type of tree they would like to grow, the likely answer is a palm or an ...

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 ...

Palms can give your patio an exotic, tropical flavor, particularly when they are grown in containers. There are several varieties suitable to container gardening, making them a near-perfect plant to ...