Pruning Trees & Shrubs (online)
Enrichment Adult / Home -
AE 2526 Winter Spring
Trees and shrubs are an investment that can improve the beauty of your home landscape, but require pruning and regular maintenance for a long life. Understanding tree growth habits, we will show why, how and when you can do corrective pruning as well as a plan of action to care for and prune shade trees, evergreens and fruit trees. Shrubs can often get too large, crowd sidewalks and make your yard look unkempt. You will learn techniques for pruning and rejuvenating shrubs to help show off the beauty of your home.
Don’t miss this class, early spring is the best time for pruning!
Instructors
Paul Richtman

Paul Richtman has a passion for gardening, has been growing fruits and vegetables since his youth and has been teaching Community Ed classes since 2004. He is a certified University of Minnesota Tree Care Advisor and Extension Master Gardener, specializing in growing fruits, vegetables, trees and shrubs. He enjoys teaching others what he has learned through the UMN research and best practices.
Washington County Master Gardener | UofM Extension Program
Paul Richtman has a passion for gardening, has been growing fruits and vegetables since his youth and has been teaching Community Ed classes since 2004. He is a certified University of Minnesota Tree Care Advisor and Extension Master Gardener, specializing in growing fruits, vegetables, trees and shrubs. He enjoys teaching others what he has learned through the UMN research and best practices.
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Washington County Master Gardener | UofM Extension Program , Paul Richtman