I could have chosen just about any career path. I could be sitting behind a desk in a climate-controlled office right now. But the truth is, I’ve always known I belong outside. There is a specific kind of pride that comes with working with your hands, and for me, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a yard completely transformed by a single palm.
The “Drive-By” Kick
For me, the job doesn’t end when I pull out of your driveway. One of the things I love most about working here in Central Florida is that I’m a part of this community.
I still get a huge kick out of driving through neighborhoods I worked in three or four years ago. I’ll see a Queen Palmthat I hand-selected and planted when it was just a sapling, and now it’s a towering centerpiece of a family’s yard. Knowing I’m the one who put it there—and seeing it thrive—is exactly why I do this. I’m not just installing a tree; I’m planting a legacy I can be proud of every time I drive by.
My Process: Hands-On from Start to Finish
If you look at these photos from a recent Queen Palm install I did in Beverly Hills, you’ll see I’m not just a “supervisor.” I’m the one on the shovel.
- I Assess Your Soil: Every yard is different. Before I dig, I’m looking at your drainage. Is it sandy? Is it heavy? I adjust my planting style based on what your yard needs.
- The First Soak: That watering you see me doing in the photo? That’s critical. I’m not just wetting the ground; I’m making sure there are no air pockets around the roots so your tree gets the best start possible.
- The “Secret” Ingredient: I always tell my customers my “pro-secret”—Epsom Salt. It’s a cheap, easy way to give your palms the Magnesium they crave in our Florida soil. I’ll show you exactly how to do it.
Why I Love the Queen Palm
In this project, we put in a 20-foot Mature Queen. I love these trees because they give you that instant “estate” feel. They are tough as nails, handling our freezes down to 15°F, which makes them one of the most reliable choices for our area.
My Promise to You
When you hire KJ Tropical Palm, you’re getting me. My prices are all-inclusive because I believe in being upfront—the price we agree on covers the tree, the delivery, and me personally making sure it’s installed right.
I treat every yard I work in like it’s my own, because one day, I’m going to be driving by it, and I want to be proud of what I see.
Ready to start your backyard transformation? email at info@kjtropicalpalm.com and let’s get to work.