Palms for the Patio

Containerized palms, like this pygmy date palm, add a tropical touch to temperate patios.

Regardless of which palms you grow, caring for them is pretty much the same. Generally speaking, they need warm temperatures (although a few can tolerate temps below freezing), good soil, routine fertilization and steady moisture. And interestingly, they also tend to do best when grown in deep pots.

Palms offer a variety of foliage textures, like the delicate finger-like fronds of the lady palm.

So if you are looking to add a touch of tropical paradise to your patio, palms may be the perfect plant.