Wear gloves, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes
Use a stable ladder or pole saw for high fronds
Inspect the palm for dead, damaged, or diseased fronds only
Remove only fronds that are completely brown, broken, or hanging downward below horizontal
Cut fronds close to the trunk without cutting into the trunk
Leave healthy green fronds in place
Remove flower stalks and fruit stalks if desired
Use clean, sharp pruning tools
Disinfect tools before and after use
Work from the top down and keep clear of falling fronds
Do not overtrim or remove too many fronds at once
Avoid the “hurricane cut” or cutting fronds into a tight crown
Collect and dispose of debris safely
Stop and call a professional for tall palms or hard-to-reach fronds