Edwin R. Duke, Associate Professor, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences; FAMU Cooperative Extension, Tallahassee, FL 32307. Samuel E. Hand, Jr., Associate Professor and Director of Industry Credentialing Training Programs, FAMU Cooperative Extension, Tallahassee, FL 32307.
If you own a home on a lot with large trees, it is wise to evaluate the health of the trees and whether they present any threat to persons or property which may result in a liability risk to you. This includes threats to your own property and to adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. To…Read more
Palms are a prominent part of our Florida landscapes. They are often included because they are considered low maintenance. It is important to remember that low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. One of the maintenance tasks which must be performed is pruning. Palms require regular pruning to keep them attractive and safe. Knowing how palms grow is…Read more
Pruning is an important part of landscape maintenance and done for a number of reasons. A plant’s appearance is important for the well-groomed garden, and pruning may be done to alter the plants shape, height or width. In some cases, an old, overgrown shrub may be rejuvenated by proper pruning, and pruning may be used…Read more
