In this 30-minute Essentials Online gardening class, Associate Editor, David Hurrion reveals why you should prune in autumn, what to prune and how, as well as what you should leave.
The session will be roughly split into a 15-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute live audience Q&A.
All registrants will be able to view a recording of the live class, please note the number of viewing sessions is limited to three.
Agenda
Why prune in autumn
Which woody plants to prune now and which to leave
How autumn pruning can limit pest and disease next season
Stages of growth and effects of pruning
Importance of sharp tools
Where to prune - making sure buds grow without leaving 'snags'
Angle of cuts - proximity to buds / growth promotion
Hard pruning
Rejuvenation of overgrown shrubs
Basics of autumn rose pruning
Which herbaceous shrubs to cut back in autumn
Fruit trees and bushes - which to prune in autumn
Pruning freshly planted young shrubs/trees/bushes
Closing with live Q&A session with David Hurrion and Lily Middleton