Branching Out: Pruning Trees & Shrubs with Manitowoc Master Gardeners

Join Manitowoc Public Library and Master Gardeners of Manitowoc County for a weekend lecture by University of Wisconsin Extension's VJ Pandian that will focus on pruning your shrubs and trees into shape. This presentation introduces novice gardeners to the fundamentals of pruning. You’ll learn the science behind how plants respond to pruning, explore the major pruning techniques used across the landscape, and understand when and why to apply each method. By the end, you’ll feel more confident shaping trees and shrubs into healthy, attractive forms. Professor Pandian is the regional Horticulture Extension Educator for Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Racine Counties. VJ coordinates the plant health-advising program, contributes garden articles, fact sheets, videos, and offers garden interviews for local media. He coordinates the Green Industry program and provides educational support to the Master Gardener Volunteer program. His horticulture expertise is on woody ornamentals, fruit crops and invasive plant species.