Jack Miller

To prune a palmetto palm, you should only remove fully brown, dead, or completely yellowed fronds, and you should never cut green, living fronds.   Pruning a palmetto palm is a simple task, but it’s one that many homeowners get wrong by overdoing it.   Palmetto palms, also known as cabbage palms, are incredibly low-maintenance … Read more

You prune a palm tree trunk by removing only the dead, brown, and fully dried fronds, along with any spent flower stalks and developing fruit, while leaving all green fronds untouched to keep the palm healthy.   It’s a simple process once you understand the unique way palms grow, and getting it right protects your … Read more

You can prune a palm plant by removing only the brown, dead, or damaged fronds while leaving all green leaves intact.   This is the golden rule because green fronds are actively photosynthesizing and providing vital energy to the plant.   If you’ve been wondering how to prune a palm plant without harming it, you’re … Read more

You prune a palm frond by cutting it close to the trunk, but only after it has turned completely brown or yellow.   I know it’s tempting to grab your shears the moment a frond looks a little tired, but that’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make with these tropical beauties.   Pruning … Read more

To prune a pagoda plant, you’ll want to focus on removing dead or leggy growth while shaping it to maintain that beautiful, tiered structure.   Pruning a pagoda plant isn’t complicated, but it does require a gentle touch and the right timing to keep your plant thriving.   Whether you’re new to caring for this … Read more