“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.”
–Katrina Mayer
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Master Pruner Class: Shrubs III - The Puzzlers and Consequences
Rhododendrons can seem out of control, but we will make sense of them -- as well Hydrangeas, Viburnum bodnantense, Abelia, and others.
Master Pruner Class: Corrective Pruning
Learn how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been malpruned. Malpruning may include topping, over-thinning, inappropriate shearing, and more. Included are discussions of watersprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration.
Master Pruner Class: Prune & Renovate the Overgrown Landscape
Has the original design for a landscape been lost through neglect or through poor pruning? This is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to landscape renovation, using pruning techniques that you have learned in the Master Pruner series, along with other renovation strategies.
Master Pruner Class: Hedging Your Bets - Pruning Art or Pruning Horror?
In this class, we compare and contrast common mal-pruning techniques that impact plant longevity with bona fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing.
Master Pruner Class: Tree Pruning III - Specialized Pruning Strategies
Learn how to prune trees for various purposes. Included will be guidance on training young trees and maintaining mature trees, along with discussions of specialized tree pruning techniques.