As seen in The Wilmot-Tavistock Gazette.
Let’s Tree Wilmot, a project of Garden Wilmot (Wilmot Horticultural Society), is busy planning the season and already has programs going.
On March 9 from 1-4 p.m., Tree Pruning with Mike Yost will be held at St. Agatha Community Centre. All aspects of tree pruning will be covered during the indoor session followed by a walkabout to view the good, the bad and the ugly of tree-pruning decisions.
Mike Yost is a certified arborist at the University of Guelph Arboretum. He will cover the essentials of tree pruning. The goal of pruning is to selectively remove unwanted branches, improve the tree’s structure and direct new, healthy growth. Proper pruning is important for the long-term health of trees and in the overall look and safety of property and boulevard trees.
Yost will answer questions including what do you prune, what time of year should you prune, why would you prune, what tools are required and more.
What is the best time of year for pruning is a frequent question and it depends on the species of trees. During a tree’s dormancy stage is often the optimal time of year for many species. Some tree species can be pruned any time of the year. Oak trees are coming under the potential threat of oak-wilt disease, so there is a window of time to prune for prevention of the disease.
Proper pruning of branches will be covered. Proper pruning techniques are essential for disease prevention, promoting healing by the tree and maintaining structural integrity.
To attend the workshop, register by going to letstreewilmot.ca events or Eventbrite. On Let’s Tree Wilmot’s YouTube channel, there are also some short videos on tree pruning
