Palm Tree Blog | Tips, Care, and Tropical Inspiration

Welcome to the Mission Palm Trees Blog 🌴

Stay in the loop with the latest palm tree care tips, growing guides, seasonal updates, and tropical inspiration.

Whether you're a seasoned landscaper or just love the look of palms in your garden, this is your spot to learn, explore, and thrive in the palm world.

We update regularly — so scroll down to discover what’s new and balmy in the palm universe.

Here's the Latest Posts from the Mission Palm Trees Blog

Oct 07, 2026

Palm Oil Plantations

See how do palm oil plantations affect the environment and people's lives

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Oct 06, 2026

Palm Tree Newsletter | Free Palm Growing Advice & Id Tips

Free Quick Reference guide with subscription to The Palm Species Navigator. Palm tree care tips, species focus, ID help, landscaping ideas, seasonal advice.

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Oct 05, 2026

Best Palm Trees for Backyard Climates

How to choose the best palm trees for your backyard: compare tropical, subtropical, and temperate options based on hardiness, size, and care.

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Sep 22, 2026

Better Palm Tree Landscape Design - Avoid Mistakes

Use palm tree landscape design ideas to choose the right spot, size, and spacing. Learn how to work around lawns, views, walkways, and power lines.

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Sep 22, 2026

Landscaping With Palm Trees - Ideas & Top Tips!

Transform your yard when you discover our easy landscaping with palm trees ideas, perfect for any skill level. See simple designs that make a big impact.

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Sep 04, 2026

Where Are Palm Trees Native? Surprising to You?!

Where are palm trees native? Were you wondering. Meaning where are they indigenous, endemic, or naturally originally from. You'll discover it!

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Sep 04, 2026

Are Palm Trees Bad for the Environment?

Get a clear look at whether palm trees are bad for the environment, including shade, water use, wildlife value, and where the concerns are overstated.

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Aug 13, 2026

Mission Palm Trees - Complete Guide & Site Index

A complete guide to everything on Mission Palm Trees — palm tree varieties, care tips, planting advice, and more. Find every topic in one place.

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About the Authors: Karen McGowan is the creator of MissionPalmTrees.com, and The Palm Species Navigator, along with her husband Bill. Where they share easy to read palm tree expertise gained from years of finding and studying palms in varied climates. So readers will know palms, and can avoid costly palm planting mistakes. Learn more.