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Storm Season
How Hurricanes Actually Damage Trees

It's rarely the wind that kills them — it's what happens in the weeks after.

5 min · Jun 2026
Local Regulations
Tree Removal Permits in Naples & Collier County

What requires a permit, what doesn't, and how long approval really takes.

5 min · May 2026
Safety
Seven Signs Your Tree Is Dangerous

The failure indicators arborists look for — and which ones you can spot from the ground.

5 min · May 2026
Palm Care
How Often Should Palm Trees Be Trimmed?

Species-by-species schedule for coconuts, royals, queens, foxtails, and sabals.

5 min · May 2026
Species
A Guide to Florida Native Trees for Naples Landscapes

The natives that thrive on our sandy soil and salt air — and the imports that don't.

5 min · May 2026
Health
Common Tree Diseases in Southwest Florida

Ganoderma, fusarium wilt, lethal bronzing — what to look for and what's treatable.

5 min · May 2026
Legal & HOA
HOA Tree Rules: What Boards Can and Can't Enforce

Florida statutes on architectural review, protected species, and resident-owned trees.

5 min · Apr 2026
Species
Caring for Live Oaks in Naples

The tree that defines Old Naples — and how to keep yours alive for another century.

5 min · Apr 2026
Palm Care
Royal Palm Problems Naples Homeowners See

Lethal bronzing, potassium deficiency, and the wrong-species-in-the-wrong-spot problem.

5 min · Apr 2026
Guides
Stump Grinding vs Full Stump Removal

When grinding is enough and when you need the whole root ball out.

5 min · Apr 2026
Local Regulations
Mangrove Trimming Rules in Collier County

Florida's Mangrove Protection Act is strict — here's exactly what you can and can't do.

5 min · Apr 2026
Storm Season
The Naples Hurricane-Season Tree Prep Checklist

What to do before June 1st to protect your canopy and your home.

5 min · Mar 2026
Insurance
Filing an Insurance Claim for Tree Damage in Florida

Documentation, adjusters, and the mistakes that get claims denied.

5 min · Mar 2026
Arboriculture
Tree Cabling and Bracing: When It Actually Works

Why some split leaders are saveable and others aren't.

5 min · Mar 2026
Palm Care
Coconut Removal: Why Naples Requires It

Falling coconuts are a real liability. Here's what to do.

5 min · Mar 2026
Species
Sea Grape Hedge Care in Naples

Trimming coastal sea grape without killing it — timing and technique.

5 min · Mar 2026
Species
The Gumbo Limbo: Naples' Toughest Tree

Why arborists call it "the tourist tree" and why every Naples yard should have one.

5 min · Mar 2026
Species
Managing Naples Banyan Trees

Aerial roots, spread, and how to keep a banyan from taking over the block.

5 min · Feb 2026
Landscape
Bougainvillea Pruning: The Right Way in Naples

Why hard pruning after bloom produces more flowers, not fewer.

5 min · Feb 2026
Guides
When Is Your Hedge Actually a Tree?

Naples ficus hedges commonly reach 40 feet — the maintenance changes at that point.

5 min · Feb 2026
Landscape
Root Barriers for Naples Driveways and Pool Decks

Preventing root damage without killing the tree.

5 min · Feb 2026
Insurance
How Trees Are Appraised for Insurance and Property Value

The Trunk Formula Technique and why mature trees add real value to Naples homes.

5 min · Feb 2026
Guides
Emergency Tree Service vs Scheduled Service

When to call after-hours and when to wait — a Naples-specific decision guide.

5 min · Jan 2026
Species
Laurel Oak vs Live Oak: Know the Difference

One lives 200 years. The other lives 60. Which one is in your yard matters.

5 min · Jan 2026
Species
Australian Pine Removal: Why It's Worth Doing

An invasive that hurricanes love and native ecosystems don't. Removal considerations.

5 min · Jan 2026
Guides
What to Expect During a Free Tree Estimate

How our arborists spend the 20 minutes on your property.

5 min · Jan 2026
Guides
Choosing a Tree Service in Naples: Red Flags to Avoid

Door-to-door quotes, cash-only jobs, and the insurance question you must ask.

5 min · Jan 2026
Landscape
The Naples Mulching Mistakes We See Every Day

Volcano mulching is killing your palms. Here's how to fix it.

5 min · Jan 2026
Palm Care
Fertilizing Palms in Naples: Getting It Right

Potassium, magnesium, and the frizzle top problem in Naples palms.

5 min · Dec 2025
Storm Season
What to Do When Lightning Strikes Your Tree

Immediate action and the wait-and-see window that determines survival.

5 min · Dec 2025
Species
Backyard Citrus Care in Naples

Citrus greening, canker, and keeping a productive tree in a hostile disease environment.

5 min · Dec 2025
Landscape
The Best Privacy Trees for Naples Yards

Fast-growing, salt-tolerant, and unlikely to fall on your neighbor's roof.

5 min · Dec 2025
Arboriculture
Preserving Trees During Naples Home Construction

Root protection zones, tree protection fencing, and the pre-construction plan that saves the canopy.

5 min · Dec 2025
Arboriculture
Wildlife in Your Trees: When to Delay Work

Nesting seasons for Naples wildlife and what the law requires.

5 min · Nov 2025
Safety
How Urgent Is Removing a Dead Tree?

The 6-month window before dead wood becomes a serious hazard.

5 min · Nov 2025
Arboriculture
Young Tree Pruning: Setting Up 50 Years of Health

The first five years of pruning decide how a tree ages.

5 min · Nov 2025
Arboriculture
View-Corridor Pruning for Naples Waterfront Homes

Opening up water views without destroying the tree — arborist-approved techniques.

5 min · Nov 2025