Presented by Gary Kennemer

President of Palm Professionals®, Founder of Perfect Palm® and Leaf Guardian®

Three Key Takeaways:

  1. The Right Palm in the Right Place
    Matching palm species to regional climate, soil conditions, and intended design creates lasting beauty and reduces long-term maintenance challenges.
  2. Maintenance Enhances Resilience
    Strategic care—including proper pruning, microbe diversity, consistent nutrition, and the use of anti-transpirants—boosts cold hardiness, drought tolerance, and overall palm strength in high-stress environments.
  3. Modern Testing, Smarter Solutions
    New technologies like DNA-based soil and tissue diagnostics uncover hidden issues—from nutrient imbalances to harmful pathogens. We integrate biological and conventional approaches to build healthier, more sustainable palm ecosystems.