How does excess water affect trees? Soil saturation occurs when water fills in the spaces between soil particles that are normally occupied by air. When this happens, oxygen is no longer available to tree roots for respiration. If this occurs frequently, roots will eventually suffocate and die. Wet soil can also create favorable conditions for […]
Palm disorders are eliminated with proper palm selection and placement. However, if yours is like most homes in our area, one or more of the rules listed below have been skipped or are not available on the site. For instance, a palm that prefers dry conditions planted with flowers at the base so the roots […]
It’s hard to picture a Florida landscape without imagining palm trees swaying in the breeze. These trees have become a favorite of landscape designers in the southern parts of the state, largely because of their durability and adaptability, but they’re not without natural enemies. Chief among them is the lethal and incurable Ganoderma Palm Disease […]
Regular tree and palm landscape maintenance throughout the year is recommended. This includes routine trimming and removal of dead limbs and limbs too close to the fence, house or a utility line. Hurricane Preparedness Kit: Garden hose in case your irrigation system is not working due to a power outage Pruning tools Ladder Tree stakes/rebar […]
It is true that many palm species are adapted to high velocity winds. However, a hurricane can damage even the most wind tolerant palm. The apical meristem, also known as the “bud” is the active cell division area of the palm. The apical meristem is found at the top of the trunk and is surrounded […]
When choosing a palm for your landscape, the following considerations should be taken into account: Is the Palm being planted for a windbreak or a screen (clumping Palm)? Is the Palm being planted for a focal point? Does the planting spacing location lend itself to a large, medium, or small Palm? Are they overhead or […]
Proper fertilization is one of the most important factors in maintaining good palm health and appearance, especially on Florida’s nutrient-poor soils. Potassium and Magnesium are deficient in most Florida sandy soils. There are a number of fertilizers that typically have 30% to 50% or less of their N and K in a controlled release form, […]
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