Palm Tree Care

One of the important factors in growing healthy and happy palms is providing them with the best environment possible. Getting the right soil can make a huge difference in the … Read more »

Having palm trees as houseplants is a fantastic way to bring a little of the great outdoors inside. Not surprisingly, palms are my favorite type of houseplants. They add a … 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 … 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 shafts make it even … Read more »

Healthy outdoor palm trees usually establish quickly, are easy to grow, and have very few problems. While it’s normal for the palm to shed old brown fronds, if you notice … Read more »

Caring for palm trees can be fun and rewarding if you know what you are doing. Generally, a well established palm is low to no maintenance as long as you … Read more »

Palm trees are usually a breeze to take care of, growing quickly and rarely giving you any insect or disease headaches. Healthy palms are naturally resilient, but sometimes they can … Read more »

A lot of palm tree enthusiasts overwater their palms or don’t provide enough water, because they don’t know how to check for soil moisture levels. They have no idea how … Read more »

While cold-hardy palms can endure freezing temperatures, tropical palms might suffer damage when exposed to cold. Typically, palm tree owners in warm climates don’t need to worry about chilly weather. … Read more »

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 »

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 »