Class with expert tips offered at all locations
The dramatic structure of these fig trees at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center is revealed after the leaves are gone. When a deciduous tree is bare in dormancy, it's easy to see its limb structure for pruning. Kathy Morrison
By now, winter weather likely has stripped your deciduous trees and shrubs of all their leaves.
That means it’s pruning time.
Before tackling this task, get some expert advice at free workshops offered by Green Acres Nursery & Supply. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, Green Acres will host “Garden Talk: Pruning” at all seven of its area locations. No advance registration is necessary.
Learn about the right tools for the right jobs. What’s the difference between bypass and anvil pruners and when should you use either? How do you determine where to make cuts? Why prune now – and when should you wait?
This class tackles all sorts of trees and shrubs. Winter pruning is recommended for many kinds of plants because it’s easier to see the framework of their branches (and pick out the dead wood) when those branches aren’t covered with foliage. The notable exceptions are apricot and cherry trees and spring-flowering shrubs such as lilacs.
“Learn when to prune and discover the right techniques from our pros,” says the host.
There will be plenty of time for questions, too. Got a tricky tree or shrub to prune? Bring photos on your phone.
Green Acres are located in Sacramento, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin and Roseville.
For details and directions: https://idiggreenacres.com/.
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