◆ Resources
Field notes from the canopy.
Honest answers about Florida tree care — pruning, planting, storm prep, permits, and identification. Plus the blog: hurricane history, allergy seasons, neighbor disputes, the Edison royal palms. Useful even if you never hire us.
From the blog.
All Field Notes →
Reference guides.
Care Guides
How to keep mature Florida trees healthy — and how to spot bad work before it happens.
- How to Prune Florida Trees Without Killing Them
- Deep Root Fertilization for Florida Soil
- Reading the Signs: Tree Health Diagnosis
- What to Plant in Southwest Florida
- Watering Mature Trees in Drought Season
- Mulching Done Right (and the Volcano Mulch Disaster)
Storm & Wind
Honest playbooks for hurricane prep, post-storm triage, and insurance documentation.
- 60-Second Storm Prep Audit
- The Truth About Hurricane Cuts on Palms
- Post-Storm Tree Triage: What to Save, What to Cut
- Wind Resistance Scoring: Why It Matters
- Documenting Tree Damage for Insurance
Permits & Protected
County rules vary. Mangroves are federally and state protected. Get the paperwork right.
- Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Florida? Exemptions, Rules & Fees by Jurisdiction (2026)
- Florida's Mangrove Trimming Law (the MTPA Explained)
- Protected Species in Florida
- Getting HOA Pre-Approval for Tree Work
- Sarasota County, Sarasota, Venice, North Port & Longboat Key Tree Removal Permits (2026): Exemptions, Rules & Fees
- Manatee County & Bradenton Tree Removal Permits (2026): Exemptions, Rules & Fees
- Charlotte County & Punta Gorda Tree Removal Permits (2026): Rules, Exemptions & Fees
- Lee County, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs & Estero Tree Removal Permits (2026): Exemptions, Rules & Fees
Identification
What's that tree? Native or invasive? Healthy or in trouble?
- How to Identify Florida Trees
- Native vs Invasive: The Brazilian Pepper Problem
- Common Florida Tree Pests & Diseases
Historic & Heritage Trees
Florida's champion trees, famous live oaks, and the registry of specimens worth saving.
Historic & Heritage Trees Index →For Homeowners
First time with a big tree, buying a home with mature canopy, or just trying to figure out what's safe to do yourself.
- First Time With a Big Tree on Your Property
- DIY vs. Pro: Where the Line Actually Is
- Buying a Home With Big Trees: What to Check
For HOAs & Commercial
Multi-property tree management, board reporting, and pre-construction protection.
For HOAs & Commercial Index →Cost Guides
Published 2026 price ranges for tree work, why Southwest Florida runs at the top of them and above, and what only a written bid can answer. Nothing here is a quote.
- How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Florida? (2026 Southwest Florida Guide)
- Palm Tree Trimming Cost in Southwest Florida (2026 Per-Palm Ranges)
- Stump Grinding Cost: What Southwest Florida Homeowners Pay (2026)
- Oak Tree Trimming Cost in Southwest Florida (2026 Live Oak Price Guide)
- Land Clearing Cost per Acre in Southwest Florida (2026 Lot Clearing Guide)