One of the most important maintenance tasks we perform on palms is pruning. Judging by the palm pruning being performed in our landscapes, you would think that pruning palms to a few fronds sticking ...

One of the most important palm maintenance tasks is pruning. Judging by the palm pruning being performed in our landscapes, you would think that pruning palms to a few fronds sticking out of the top ...

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

Found in many Florida landscapes, palms are a symbol of our subtropical climate. They provide homeowners the tropical look that many strive to achieve. With proper maintenance and care, palms can live ...

The first rule of pruning is that "whacking" is out. There are kinder and gentler ways to winnow those azaleas or tame that bottlebrush. Think of pruning as a physical exam for your plants, trees and ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...