Pruning workshop — shear and share alike

15 April 2013

Sharp techniques for pruning will be shared at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (21 April).

Participants will learn why pruning’s much more than a cut-and-run exercise and how they can plan their garden surgery to achieve the results they want.

People with pruning challenges in their home garden can email pictures in advance to regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz, so possible solutions can be discussed during the workshop.

The workshop will cover pruning for form, plant health and aesthetics, including examples and demonstrations on deciduous and evergreen plants.

A particular focus will be the pruning of roses and hydrangeas in readiness for winter pruning tasks later in the season.

The two-hour workshop will begin at 2pm on Sunday 21 April. It is part of a year-round programme of free workshops and other events at Hollard Gardens, Pukeiti and Tupare, the three heritage properties owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region.
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