Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two key ingredients for healthy growth, so is the right mix of nutrients. If your soil is lacking ...

Q. I would like to know the best way to feed trees. Are tree fertilizer spikes effective? Tree spike instructions recommend feeding in late fall and again in early spring. Since Houston has a long ...

Planting palms in the landscape is a common practice for homeowners who want to create a more tropical landscape here in Northeast Florida. While one may think of a palm as a tree, it is actually more ...

Is there an important difference between fertilizing evergreen, pine and arborvitae trees with those fertilizer "spikes" as opposed to granular fertilizer? Is one more effective than the other? Do ...

Q: I planted 7 queen palms in decomposed granite with the help of jack hammers 20 years ago. There are rocks over the roots that have been gently cleaned with Roundup over the years. The palms have ...

A friend sent me a photo of a "bald" palm tree ( Trachycarpus wagnerianus ). I've never seen anyone remove the fuzz from the trunk, but it's pretty cool. Makes me think of the tall palms in drier, ...

Five-year study shows islands increase ecosystem health without lowering crop yield, and a house built from concrete and nappies. Global demand for palm oil has resulted in huge expansion of the palm ...