Trees & Shrubs Archives - Coastal Gardens Professionals

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.

Melaleuca or Paperbark Tree

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

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.

Using Native Plants in Your Palm Beach Landscape

Native South Florida plants on a Palm Beach property.

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.

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.

Best Palms for Palm Beach

Palms growing on a Palm Beach property maintained by Coastal Gardens.

Palms, just like trees, needs to be planted at the right place. Choosing the best palms for your Palm Beach property will ensure their health and longevity.

Brazilian Pepper Tree: A South Florida Invasive Plant

This evergreen with bright red berries may be attractive but it’s highly toxic, spreading quickly, and banned in South Florida. Learn why it’s harmful, how to recognize and remove it, and what to plant instead.

Air Potato is Invasive & Prohibited in Palm Beach

Learn how to recognize and prevent this quick-growing vine from spreading. It’s notoriously difficult to eradicate so early identification and removal is critical.

5 Best Plants for Palm Beach Coastal Landscapes

Rows of orange and yellow Jungle Geranium plants in South Florida.

Coastal properties in Palm Beach face difficult growing conditions, including wind, sand, sun, salt, and heat. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right plants for your landscape. Here are 5 hardy plants that are salt-tolerant, drought-tolerant, hardy, and can handle the heat, humidity, and storms that South Florida is known for.

Hurricane-Resistant Landscape Tips for Beachfront Properties in Palm Beach

Palm trees surround an ocean view from a Palm Beach property maintained by Coastal Gardens.

Avoid landscape problems and reduce storm damage on Palm Beach coastal properties with these storm-resistant landscaping tips to make your property beautiful and safe.