What is the best month to trim palm trees?

• <div><p>You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:</p><ul><li><p>Brown fronds </p></li><li><p>Dry leaves</p></li><li><p>Flower pods</p></li><li><p>Fruit</p></li><li><p>Fronds overgrown in power lines</p></li><li><p>Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard </p></li><li><p>Visible damage from a storm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is the best month to trim palm trees?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You&rsquo;ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:</p><ul><li><p>Brown fronds </p></li><li><p>Dry leaves</p></li><li><p>Flower pods</p></li><li><p>Fruit</p></li><li><p>Fronds overgrown in power lines</p></li><li><p>Frond encroaching upon your neighbor&rsquo;s home or yard </p></li><li><p>Visible damage from a storm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a palm tree is dying?

• <div><p>When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that&rsquo;s a sign the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-tell-tree-is-dead.htm">tree is dying</a>. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It&rsquo;s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you&rsquo;re sure it&rsquo;s not coming back to life.</p></div>

Q: Can tree roots break through concrete?

• <div><p>Tree roots don&rsquo;t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It&rsquo;s a good idea to have repairs on any <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm">foundation cracks you&rsquo;re concerned about</a>. </p></div>

Q: What are the best-smelling Christmas trees?

• <div><p>The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove the roots of a dead tree?

• <div><p>Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they&rsquo;re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.</p></div>

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They cut the trees down and removed the stumps
B & B Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in April 2022
Robert is a very pleasant person to deal with. He's polite & Professional. The crew itself I can't say enough. They were great and very knowledgeable about the job. They worked carefully around some very tight spots. Great Price for what I considered a hard job. I'll hire them again if I need...
Big Oaks Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
From estimate to repair excellent service and satisfaction. It was awesome our on-site inspection was same day as our call and we received our estimate next day. And was even available to answer our questions before and during repairs. We had a tree fall on our house that caused fractures down...
Midwest Tuckpointing Pros LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Our carpet was needing cleaned, it had a lot of drink and food spots. We needed it cleaned so it could be used by the next day. It was a long drive for Craig but He was on time and was very efficient in his work. We didn't have a good experience with wet cleaning and liked the way Craig's...
EClean Carpet, Grout, & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2015
We were leaving on vacation noticed AC Geo unit not running. Grandson watching house needed AC. Know Stevens & Service men they come to my house and I can trust them. They had it fixed by 10: 00 AM.
Stevens Electric
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Reviewed in July 2015
We had been working with the roofer who put on the roof on our rental property last year with no luck. After yet another rain when the roof still leaked, we contacted Mississippi Valley Construction. The owner came to look at the roof within 24 hours and had it fixed within 48 hours. We had a...
Mississippi Valley Construction
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Reviewed in May 2012
They were great. They were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We paid an additional 65% of the cost of the tree for them to deliver, and plant them. My experience was excellent. I would use them again.
FRESE ORNAMENTAL NURSERY
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Reviewed in June 2011
Air Specialists were fantastic to deal with. I ran through multiple scenarios with Jamie and he was excellent. Brandon (Service Tech) and one of his co-workers did the install and it went great. I would recommend them again in a heartbeat. Brandon came out and diagnosed a severe leak in the...
AIR SPECIALISTS
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Reviewed in May 2011
Called at last minute to see if he could accomodate us. Made room for us, and had us in and out in an hour - since it was our tenth oil change through him, there was no charge. Excellent service, right and proper for our vehicles --- even checks recall lists to see if there is something we...
KUHLY'S IMPORT SPECIALIST AUTO
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"Mason came in a very timely manner to take a look at my walnut tree in my back yard. He knew I didn't want to lose the tree but needed it cleaned up because it was in bad shape. He made it look absolutely beautiful and it's healthier than I've ever seen it. He also cleaned up everything that fell to the ground like he was never there! I'll definitely be calling him again for future tree work. I would recommend highly Tri state forestry !"

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

Brown fronds
Dry leaves
Flower pods
Fruit
Fronds overgrown in power lines
Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard
Visible damage from a storm

When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that’s a sign the tree is dying. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It’s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you’re sure it’s not coming back to life.

Tree roots don’t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It’s a good idea to have repairs on any foundation cracks you’re concerned about.

The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

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