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Camila Jefferson in Gardening in the Heat

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I spent the morning pulling weeds around my pygmy date palms and reflecting on the word “excellent.” It’s a high bar, but the palms are thriving despite the heat and rain; I credit regular deep watering and keeping their roots clear of competition.

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Isaiah Quintero

That sounds like a fine morning, and your palms must be a joy to see thriving like that! Do you mulch around them at all, or just keep the soil bare? I’m always curious how folks manage with the rain we get.

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