Master Pruner Series: Pruning Art or Pruning Atrocity?

Start Date

08/27/2019

End Date

08/27/2019

Description

Three forms of mal-pruning will be explained and compared with bona-fide examples of pruning art such as pleaching, pollarding, and coppicing. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

Location

Seattle, WA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn when and if shearing is appropriate for the plant and style of garden; learn what thinning is and how to use this technique appropriately; learn 6 types of pruning "art" and when to use those appropriately regarding the plant and style of garden

Instructors

Christina Pfeiffer, Horticultural Consultant and Instructor, ISA Certified Arborist

Course Codes

Provider

University of Washington Botanic Gardens

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