Steve,thanks.There are many types of pipe heating tape. This brand (MD) does not get hot to the touch, so I think it is OK to be in direct contact wit...

We did not get the roof up this weekend. W worked a lot. It turns out we have somewhat different ideas on how to build a roof which we'll have to work...

:) :) :) :) :) That is great. Thank you for the details and photos--us novices appreciate actually seeing what we aspire to build someday. --Erik

Welcome from Oklahoma!San Antonio was indeed a fine place for palms. I grow palms in NE Oklahoma. It is a challenge, and I concede western Kansas (whe...

I really appreciate all the help here. I cannot figure out what the problem is. It is slowly progressing to the older leaves. The spears still look fi...

We have had amazing weather lately. The plants think it is Spring. This photo is of Musa basjoo coming back, but I also have Musella and Colocasia roa...

Both Jim and Stefano have a lot more experience than I do keeping palms alive through winter. Climate-wise, I split the difference between you guys. I...

mnpalms,thanks for the details. I look forward to the photos. May I suggest that you start your own thread? I get confused easily and want to find you...

Duncan,I know Stefano from another forum. He is a great guy and knows a lot. I am glad he is here. As for the pipe heating cables, I am always relucta...

Duncan,I stand corrected :oops: Right now I have a strong south wind and can practically smell the Gulf of Mexico (it smells like oil. But so does Ok...

Stefano,thank you for sharing your protection methods here. Of the various palm forums, this one is the best for exchanging winter protection ideas. A...

That is great news!Very cool 8) I grumble about HD sometimes (e.g., when they left 100+ palms outdoors last winter, all of which died) but they are s...

Jim, I really appreciate the detailed photos you provide. I read descriptions, but seeing them is so much more helpful. As for Washy, all mine (2 each...

We plan to finish the heated palm hut this weekend. I have Wednesday off from work and plan to leave the zone 8 palms + Sabal seedlings outside until ...