| Adding palm trees to your landscape design is the | | | | growth pattern of the species before you plant, you |
| perfect way to add a tropical feel, but it is important to | | | | may find that the roots will end up causing severe |
| know that planting palm trees requires research and a | | | | damage to your foundation, walking paths, retaining |
| plan in order to create a design that works. It is ok to | | | | walls, pool, etc. in the long run. |
| have an idea of a design concept that interest you, but | | | | You will also want to research the sun and water |
| before you go planting anything, make sure you do | | | | requirements for each species. Some species might |
| your research and have a plan. | | | | not survive in certain areas of your yard. Instead of |
| It is best to start your palm tree landscape project | | | | wasting time and money, you should research which |
| when the weather is warm, such as in the spring or | | | | species would work best for your yard. |
| summer, since palm trees grow best in warm | | | | Draw Up Plans |
| climates. If you live in a tropical climate, however, | | | | Once you have done your researched, you can start |
| anytime is an ideal time to start your project. | | | | by drawing up detailed plans. Start by visualizing |
| Palm trees require good drainage for the best | | | | where you want shade and what levels of height you |
| survival. Therefore, it is also best to plant palm trees | | | | want and then draw up your design plans. You will |
| after a heavy rainy winter when the soil is has the | | | | want to design something that levels the different |
| most moisture. | | | | heights and widths in order to have a cohesive |
| Researching Palm Trees | | | | pattern. The most important thing to remember is |
| One of the most important things you will want to | | | | that you do not want to just start planting San Diego |
| research is the growth pattern of the palm tree | | | | palm trees without a plan, because without a plan you |
| species you are interested in planting. You will want | | | | can easily end up with an oversized and disorganized |
| to know how wide and high each species grow in | | | | yard that lacks any design. |
| order to plan accordingly. If you do not research the | | | | |