LandscapeWebinars.org hosted Faculty Emeritus at North Carolina State University, Cliff Ruth for a live and OnDemand webinar on December 19th that taught attendees about the techniques, best practices, and an overall view of pruning practices.

Titled "Best Pruning Practices," the course gave examples of his tips for success including tools, timing, techniques, and types of cuts.

Ruth gave detailed examples that apply to every aspect of the field including pruning practices for specific species of trees.

In conclusion, Ruth gave a succinct educational rundown of pruning that was both specific yet relevant to all members of the industry.

 

The OnDemand session may be purchased here: https://landscapewebinars.org/landscape-webinars/webinar/best-pruning-practices

CEUs available include one LA/CES HSW, ISA, APLD, and PGMS credit.

Webinar Description:
While this seminar may be considered for the novice or beginning landscaper/architect, it can be considered a refresher for anyone in the industry. We will look at basic tools and talk about the correct usage of those tools. We will also look at some basic landscape cuts for various plants.

Finally, we will discuss the proper time of year for pruning specific plants. While the seminar primarily targets individuals in the temperate areas of the northern hemisphere, other individuals may have to modify the content based on their locations.

Learning Objectives:
1. Correct pruning tools and their proper use.
2. Basic pruning cuts in the landscape.
3. Proper time of year to prune specific plants.

Cliff Ruth
Cliff Ruth is Field Faculty Emeritus from NC State University where he spent 25 years as an Area Extension Agent developing and delivering certification programs for Green Industry Professionals in the greater Asheville Metropolitan area of North Carolina. He holds a B.S. degree from Mars Hill University and a M.Ag Horticulture degree from NC State University. His expertise includes Integrated Pest Management; Rain Garden and Stormwater Management; and Plant Identification and Use.