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I found this pic of protected palms when that recent freeze hit the southern states but can't remember where. Full marks for a fashion statement. Hey...

Lol nope;) I'm still trying to find another place:P Thanks for the advice/help everyone, I really appreciate it!

I did the old mason jar soil test, turns out my soil is about 10% sand and 40-50% clay...so it might be ok...if it matters, there's only one or two pl...

Well this bums me out like no other:( Found the perfect place to plant my Trachy...this little flower bed in my backyard that my brother and I built s...

Last question ;) Should I cultivate the ground with a rototiller or something before planting the palms? I also bought some of that weed preventing cl...

Alright thanks! I'm really hoping my Washingtonia filibustas arrive today...lol

That's a very good idea, would I want to use a heat source (lights etc) within the cardboard to keep it warm? Or as long as the spear is covered to pr...

Hmmm...interesting! And thanks for sharing! I'm gonna try a Ravenea down here in zone 6b...I know the thing probably doesn't even have a chance, but i...

Well the good news is, they grow fast:) I'm thinking about getting the Trachy outside tomorrow, it is declining rapidly in the house...if it freezes h...

Oh wow! Well, seems like fate here prevailed in your favor;) How tall is yours?

Awesome...got some straight answers...thanks everyone, it really helps! I'm planning on planting the Washy robusta on the corner of the house, would 2...

Thanks! How deep should mulch be? And radius of mulch around trunk?

Also, while we're on the topic of planting, does anyone have any good instructions on planting my palms? I've read and heard soooo many different thin...

Yeah, I'm gonna wait then. I'd rather have marginally healthy palms indoors for another month than dead palms in a week:P Most of the time, wind is o...

Also, would a freeze (-10 to -7C) kill a Butia, or prevent it from ever fruiting? It's very unlikely, but it could very well get that cold here yet. I...