With their towering heights and lush green canopies, palm trees are a beloved part of Southern California’s skyline. But if they are covered with dead material that gets ignited, sometimes they light ...

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 ...

When homeowners notice a hollow or wound in a tree, the instinct is often to fix it: to fill the cavity with something that ...

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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 ...

A friend sent me a photo of a "bald" palm tree ( Trachycarpus wagnerianus ). I've never seen anyone remove the fuzz from the trunk, but it's pretty cool. Makes me think of the tall palms in drier, ...

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If your trees are in need of a trim, the Sacramento Tree Foundation recommends pruning in the winter while the plants are dormant. But if it’s not your tree that needs trimming, there are a few things ...

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

Florida’s landscapes are facing a silent but serious threat: a fungal disease that can cause trunks to collapse and trees to die.

The Palm Springs City Council delayed its vote on the new policy, citing opposition to the plan. The policy will be discussed again at a future meeting. Walking along Palm Canyon Road, you'll find ...