(Editor’s note: This is the second of three columns describing Cornett’s experiences in a recent trip to Florida.) Something strange began in Florida. It seems the dwarf palmetto, a species of palm ...

Palms are an important group of plants that we use to create a tropical look in our landscapes. May through August is the preferred time to plant palms here because the warm soil will encourage ...

Coastal Virginia isn’t an area of the country most of us associate with tropical gardens, but one can achieve that look with hardy palms. Several have a reliable track record of growing well in this ...

Every year gardeners stress over when to install cold-sensitive plants – and with good reason. When I lived in Polk City years ago, nights in early spring were frosty from April 1-14. So it’s wise for ...

Question: Earlier this year I received a small palm tree as a gift. I understand it is the type of palm that will flourish in New Jersey's climate range. My concern is how do I prepare it for the ...

Corypha palms gamble their reproductive success and produce flowers one time and then die. Sara Edelman Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Most plant lovers are knowledgeable about palm habit. It is ...