Pruning Basics

pruning-basicsYou don’t have to be Edward Scissorhands to prune and trim in your own yard. Check out these resources to help you become a proficient pruner.

Tool Selection

Learn from this video how to select the proper tools for pruning.

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Pruning Videos

Check out our instructional videos on YouTube to learn how to prune specific types of plants.

How to Prune a Shrub

How to Prune Landscape Trees

How to Prune a Rose Bush

How to Prune Raspberries

How to Prune Grapes

How to Prune Peach Trees

How to Prune an Apple Tree

Learn More

Want more on pruning? Attend an upcoming workshop or demonstration with USU Extension.

Salt Lake County:

March 4, Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

March 4, Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop

Cache County:

March 8 and 22, Proper Pruning Practice

Davis County:

March 11, Pruning Demonstration/ tree fruit, berries & grapes

Weber County:

March 18, Pruning Demonstration/ fruit and roses