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 ...

The recent amount of palm pruning around the island has left many residents dismayed and infuriated at the disregard for proper healthy pruning techniques. The iconic silhouettes of coconut palms are ...

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...

Winter fruit tree pruning starts as soon as leaves drop from the trees. It’s easier to see the branching structure of the tree — I call it the tree’s “architecture” — after the leaves are gone. This ...

Question: I am confused about pruning palms as some are cut to leave a frond or two and others are left with most of their fronds. Which is correct? Answer: Obviously there are lots of confused ...

There are major problems in the land of pruning, according to arborists certified by the internationally recognized organization the International Society of Aboriculture (ISA). Local ISA-certified ...

Lewes, East Sussex — Tree Amigos, a qualified arboricultural company headquartered in Lewes, has formally announced its tree pruning services and regional expansion. Known for emphasising professional ...

Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm ...

Every time we prune our trees, we take a chance on carrying disease from one to another, so cleaning equipment is very important. The fungus diseases causing bud rot of palms are examples. Citrus ...

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — Palm trees line A1A Beach Boulevard in St. Augustine Beach. City crews trimmed hundreds of palm trees along the beach road as well as the main A1A thoroughfare. A viewer ...

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 ...