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A formal espalier pattern along a wall on a Palm Beach property maintained by Coastal Garden Professionals.

Espaliers for your Palm Beach Property

Espaliers are any plant or tree trained to grow against a flat surface. Learn more about this unique pruning method for your Palm Beach property and how Coastal Gardens can help you create your own espalier.

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White flowers bloom on a Southern magnolia tree in Palm Beach, Florida.

Southern Magnolias for Your Palm Beach Property

The southern magnolia is an ideal choice for Palm Beach, provided you select the right cultivar. Discover how to enhance your Palm Beach property with one of these fragrant evergreen beauties.

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Trees, plants, and landscaping on a Palm Beach property managed by Coastal Gardens.

Trees to Add to Your Palm Beach Property

We’ve previously written about trees and plants that you should remove from your property due to their invasive or non-native status, but what trees do we encourage you to add?
In this article, we’ll cover some trees that grow well in Palm Beach.

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A massive banyan or fig tree with multiple aerial roots takes over a large area on a Palm Beach property.

Banyan Trees in South Florida

In this article, we will cover the banyan trees that grow in Palm Beach, the unique way that banyan trees grow, some characteristics of banyan trees, and more.

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The green leaflets of the invasive Old World climbing fern in South Florida.

The Invasive Old World Climbing Fern

In this article, we will show you how to recognize the invasive vine known as the Old World climbing fern (OWCF), how it spreads, why it is considered invasive, and what to do if you spot it on your Palm Beach property.

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A Palm Beach property cared for by Coastal Garden Professionals with a variety of plants suited for the Florida climate.

Landscaping Basics for your Palm Beach Property

In this article, we will go over the landscaping basics of these nine principles for Palm Beach properties and how Coastal Gardens utilizes them in our estate landscape services.

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Melaleuca trees growing close together and crowding out native species in Florida.

Melaleuca or Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca tree is native to Australia and other areas of the South Pacific. Melaleuca is banned by the state, federal, and regional agencies in the United States due to its propensity to displace native plants and trees. Learn what you should do if you find a Melaleuca tree in your property.

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A mostly-brown and died lawn with a few green blades of grass.

How Sea Spray and Flooding Can Damage Your Palm Beach Lawn

The salt from sea spray and flooding can cause damage to your Palm Beach property and landscape. This article will tell you why salt causes lawn damage and how you can repair the damages.

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Native South Florida plants on a Palm Beach property.

Using Native Plants in Your Palm Beach Landscape

New landscaping in Palm Beach must incorporate at least 35% native plants. Learn what native plants are, how to use them, and why it’s important to protect them.

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Chinese Tallow

Do you know that Chinese tallow tree is bad for your Palm Beach property? In this article you’ll learn how invasive this plant is and how to recognize it so you won’t add this to your property landscape and cause issues later on.

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