A date palm tree can strike an imposing figure in any backyard. The slow-growing trees can grow as single or multi-stemmed ...

From flowers to grasses, these companion plants can help fruit trees flourish by improving soil, deterring pests, and more.

This tree is valued for its delicious fruit. Reviewed by Kathleen Miller The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 ...

Turf grass can be replaced quickly and easily, but it should only grow where it won’t harm your trees.” For tree and plant advice, contact the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum (630-719 ...

Under cultivated conditions, all grow 30-40 feet tall. Mexican blue palm (Brahea armada) is a stunning specimen with dusty blue fronds; Bismarck palm (Bismarckia nobles) has unusual silvery-blue ...

How and when to stake a tree when planting Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze. That swaying encourages trunk and ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of Ti plants, palm trees, broccoli, petunias, tomatoes, crape myrtles ... If you are starting seeds indoors under lights or in the ...

A fan palm can grow to 100 feet and live for hundreds of years. In many areas of Southern California the non-native palms are considered invasive and are being removed to restore native habitat.