Let us introduce you to the banana leaf plant. Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) ...

With ideal growing conditions, you can cultivate a delicious banana tree of your own. Growing a banana tree is an exciting venture that offers both visual charm and delicious fruit. While most banana ...

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 ...

In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

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 ...

Some of you look at the tattered brown leaves of your banana in December and long for banana pudding made with your own bananas. Some of you long for the day when all you had to do was whack your ...

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 ...

Its leaves were a little shredded from recent winds, but it was still very much alive after what turned out to be a perfect growing season.