If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate and want a stately, ornamental tree that gives large harvests of sweet fruits, then a date palm tree might be for you. This guide looks at how to grow ...

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 ...

Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...

Germinating and growing time-lapse of a palm tree from a seed to a young plant. The pit was extracted from a dried date. It was then wrapped into a moist paper towel to germinate. After 20 days, the ...

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 a ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Native to the South Pacific Area, Kentia palms present that big, ...

Canary Island date palms that line Marguerita Avenue could be infected by a fungus. City officials are working on a plan to protect them and plant replacement trees for those that die. (photo by ...