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Originally Posted by Midnight Cowgirl
How do you question a "long time habitat about palm trees" and what is the surprise?
What would a resident say if they bought new landscaping from a landscaper?
Very few people have to dig out trees, etc., because they "over grow."
Plants get diseases because of many different reasons but not "feeding them right" is not one of the causes.
"Beware of landscapers trying to sell you stuff?" That's their profession and that's how they earn a living.
Not all rats like or eat "palm fruit."
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Many long term residents have told me they don't like palms in their landscaping because they attract rats.
Many people have had to have plants and bushes removed because they become too big and too dense. We removed a few this year, after eight years. It is amazing how big they get with lots of rain and sunshine.
Small plants and bushes quickly become way too big plants and bushes here in Florida. That is a fact anyone can see by watching their new foundation plantings grow for about two years.
Plants not well fertilized are indeed more vulnerable to disease.
Many opportunistic Landscapers can, will and do take advantage of the newbies and do charge them far more than they should. My advice is to wait and see for a year and talk to neighbors and friends before you change your landscaping.