Pruning Made Easy: The Right Way to Prune Trees and Shrubs
- Length
- 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
If you have read a Penn State Extension bulletin or watched an online video yet still felt uncertain when standing, pruners in hand, before an overgrown tree or shrub, this workshop is for you. Pruning Made Easy is a hands-on, learn-by-doing program designed to build confidence and practical skills. Participants will practice proper pruning techniques and gain the knowledge needed to prune their own trees and shrubs safely and effectively or to confidently oversee and direct pruning work completed by others.
Space is limited.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
- Beginner gardeners seeking a strong foundation in pruning basics
- Intermediate gardeners looking to refine their pruning skills
- Experienced gardeners interested in improving technique and confidence
- Landscapers seeking practical guidance on proper pruning practices
- How to select the appropriate tools for each pruning task
- When to prune—and why timing matters
- How to determine what to remove and what to keep
- Proper techniques for cutting both small and large branches
- Common pruning mistakes and what to avoid
- Best practices for staying safe while pruning
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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