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Start Planning Your Tropical Garden Design: Tips for Selecting, Planting and Caring for Palm Trees

16th February 2016

As February drags on for anyone with the winter blahs, those who prefer to spend time in their gardens may feel like our gray days will never lift. The good news? With temperatures in Wilmington, N.C., hovering in the 50s and 60s this week, you can start to think about designing a tropical landscape to help you pass the time.

When you gaze out the window, would you like to create an exotic setting with palm trees? Here are some tips to help you begin thinking about creating the best garden design. Our landscaping experts are always pleased to share their recommendations for selecting, planting and caring palm trees on your property!

Design Suggestions for Palm Trees in Wilmington, NC

Sometimes, you have a vague notion that you want to enhance the landscaping at your home but don’t know where to begin. Unless you have natural horticultural talent, you need the help of gardening professionals to help you execute a plan that is right for your property. To begin this process, consider the following questions:

  • Are you trying to create a sense of privacy around your home?
  • Do you have enough space to handle a 50-foot or taller palm tree when it matures?
  • Do you have a shady area, which many palm trees prefer?

If you answered “yes” to these questions but still feel confused about which one to select, we have photos of several palm tree designs to spark your own landscaping plan. Some of the palm trees, which thrive in our area, include:

  • Pindo
  • European and windmill
  • Sabal palmetto

As you can see from these photos, you can tuck a gardening ornament into the palm’s greenery to create a personal oasis. If you want a shield with some open spaces, one of the repetitive designs might work well on your property. Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages, and let us know your favorite!

Contact Our Landscaping Experts for Palm Tree Recommendations

The landscaping experts at Superior Sod and Gardening Supplies can help you pick a palm tree that will thrive in our area. If you would like to learn more, we have some helpful information here. If you have any other questions, we are always delighted to share our knowledge about palm trees, sod and other gardening supplies.

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