Palm trees make a beautiful addition to your yard, but caring for them is not always an easy task. It may seem simple at the outset, but the reality is that these plants can be sensitive. Professional palm tree care may be the only way to make certain they continue as that beautiful addition to your yard.
Be sure you’re not making any of these care mistakes:
Overwatering
When palm trees have too much water, the leaves turn brown or yellow and fall off quickly. Had that problem already? You’re not giving it the right amount of water, and overwatering can turn to underwatering quickly. In that case, you’re going to see the tips of the leaves begin to turn brown, and that, too, can quickly damage your tree.
Improper fertilizing
Adding fertilizer to your palm tree is important too, but you have to be pretty careful. Many people add fertilizer to the soil, and that will damage the root ball. Others put fertilizer too close to the trunk. That will bill burn it, leading to disease. Still, other palm tree owners don’t fertilize it at all, but the reality is that it needs nutrients to properly grow.
Poor soil
The better the soil around your palm tree, the more likely it is to develop properly. But grabbing the first choice at the garden center may not be what you need. Cheap soil isn’t going to help your tree at all, so selecting the right addition is a must.
Over-pruning
Deciding to cut the brown part of the leaf so the palm tree won’t have to feed the dead part of the leaf is a dubious strategy. Palms have to be carefully pruned, even during hurricane season. Often you’ll hear advice suggesting that removing extra weight during hurricane season will save it, but that’s not the case either.
Whether you’re already making these mistakes or you have a new palm tree you want to ensure becomes a fixture for years to come, specialized palm tree care can help. Contact Slug-A-Bug today to learn more about our palm tree care.