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 ...

WE’RE A SMALL but determined group, those of us who raise tropical and subtropical plants in our gardens. We understand some of you believe we should stick to traditional Northwest plants. What’s ...

Question: A clump-forming blue flowering plant with sword-like leaves has started growing in my landscape. What is its name and do I keep it? Answer. Welcome this self-seeded landscape addition as it ...