landscape beds. My beds are little too low, IMO. When you fill them higher, they look much better and much more professional. I am not a professional. This is a weekend hobby for me. I just put a lot of thought into it though and my landscaping has lasted for several years. I don't have to do much
into the bed. It's a tremendous amount of work initially but pays off big time because you don't get weeds.
tropical, clean and nice...it also works in hot areas (zone 8). Queen palms can handle heat; other types such as king & fish-tail palms require shade