It's an answer to a threat literally looming over sidewalks and streets: palm fronds. Charles Herring, a motorman for the Pembroke Pines Police Department, died in 2023. He was on duty ...

Avoid pruning nutrient-deficient fronds, as this forces the palm to deplete nutrients from healthier fronds. Over-pruning can attract pests like the palmetto weevil, especially to Canary Island ...