The hardy banana (Musa basjoo) is a different species than the tropical bananas we're used to (Musa x paradisiaca). It still needs some extra care in our climate; hardy bananas have survived ...

This salt-tolerant plant puts forth blooms that resemble birds in flight. Plant in well-draining soil into which 2-3 inches of compost has been incorporated. Fertilize at planting time and monthly ...

Nothing can add a touch of the tropics to the backyard, porch patio or pool deck like the coarse-textured foliage of bananas, and the Japanese fiber banana is one that almost anyone can grow. Even ...