[sljohnston]

I have a couple of palm trees that need trimming. Are there any recommendations for companies that provide this service? I appreciate the help in this search.

[Ahead of the Grass, Inc.]

We use and refer to Triple D Services. 352-771-6277

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by sljohnston

I have a couple of palm trees that need trimming. Are there any recommendations for companies that provide this service? I appreciate the help in this search.

Mary and I have been using Alonso from M.A.J. Palm & Tree Service. for over 10 years.
He also answers his phone and returns phone calls.
Good Luck,
Len & Mary

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

Mary and I have been using Alonso from M.A.J. Palm & Tree Service. for over 10 years.
He also answers his phone and returns phone calls.
Good Luck,
Len & Mary

I'm sorry I forgot to give you the phone # for M.A.J. Palm 7 Tree Service, Call Alonso 352-504-5066

[villagetinker]

I went to a master gardener presentation and was told it is better for the palms to NOT trim them. Ours are now so tall that a man lift is required, so I am saving hundreds of dollars per year. I started the natural program about 2 years ago, and just pickup the fronds as they fall off.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I went to a master gardener presentation and was told it is better for the palms to NOT trim them. Ours are now so tall that a man lift is required, so I am saving hundreds of dollars per year. I started the natural program about 2 years ago, and just pickup the fronds as they fall off.

There are different kinds of palms. What do you do when the seed pods open and drop hundreds of one inch seeds on your lawn and driveway. The Villages has planted Bearded Palms which don't need to be trimmed. The wind takes care of the fronds. Some people have Queen Palms, hence the seed pods. I get my palm trimmed about 4 times a year.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

There are different kinds of palms. What do you do when the seed pods open and drop hundreds of one inch seeds on your lawn and driveway. The Villages has planted Bearded Palms which don't need to be trimmed. The wind takes care of the fronds. Some people have Queen Palms, hence the seed pods. I get my palm trimmed about 4 times a year.

Good point, ours are Sylvester's and must be male, no seed pods.

[wwwson]

We have used Micheals Tree Service and have been very pleased. 352-504-1597

[sljohnston]

Thank you so much for the responses. I appreciate the help with this.

[Tkbonesdir]

Originally Posted by sljohnston

I have a couple of palm trees that need trimming. Are there any recommendations for companies that provide this service? I appreciate the help in this search.

Gonzalez Palm and Tree Service are excellent! Christian is the owner and they are so nice and do fantastic work.

Here is a list of everything they do.

Concrete
Driveway Sealing
Hedge Trimming
Int. & Ext. Painting
Mulch/Rock
Pavers
Pressure Washing
Retaining Walls
Sod Replacement
Stump Grinding
Tree Trimming And Removal

Christian is the owner 352-255-3401

[sljohnston]

Thank you everyone for the referrals.

[Laraine]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

There are different kinds of palms. What do you do when the seed pods open and drop hundreds of one inch seeds on your lawn and driveway. The Villages has planted Bearded Palms which don't need to be trimmed. The wind takes care of the fronds. Some people have Queen Palms, hence the seed pods. I get my palm trimmed about 4 times a year.

As a 40+ year landscape architect, I can tell you that although most companies will gladly take off as much as you'd like, or even give them a "hurricane cut, "pruning anything other than dead brown fronds is NOT recommended. Removing green fronds takes away a substantial amount of the palm's food production, and can eventually kill the palm. Yellowing fronds are a sign of nutrient deficiency, which will just transfer to the next healthy fronds, when you cut the yellow ones off. In addition, pruning with tools that have not been sterilized can spread diseases from palm to palm. You can safely remove flowers and fruit, if the mess is your issue. I would suggest reading this information from the University of Florida: ENH1182/EP443: Pruning Palms

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by sljohnston

I have a couple of palm trees that need trimming. Are there any recommendations for companies that provide this service? I appreciate the help in this search.

All American Tractor & Tree (352) 460-1922. Professional & courteous.

[Jhrath7@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by sljohnston

I have a couple of palm trees that need trimming. Are there any recommendations for companies that provide this service? I appreciate the help in this search.

RAMIREZ TREE AND LANDSCAPING …..Renee Ramirez, owner. 352-702-8015. Family company. Fast, reliable and good