Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

Do you ever feel like you see the same plants in every yard, year after year? The search for something different can feel like an ongoing chore, but a new trend is here to refresh your outdoor space.

Donna Horn doesn't profess to having a green thumb, but it does seem that whatever she plants thrives, including ornamental banana trees. Yes, banana trees in Chattanooga. "You absolutely do not need ...

Too often we underestimate annuals, choosing permanent plantings in an attempt to be thrifty or to avoid the dated “bedding out” look. Annuals are actually a pretty good deal: They’re relatively ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- David Flynn lives on the hill just off the Greenbelt with a green thumb and beautiful green-leaved banana trees that are bearing fruit in Egbertville this year. Flynn says the ...

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...

You might be surprised to learn that some magnolia cultivars make great privacy hedges. One in particular also boasts pretty ...

What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...