Pruning Workshop () - Each

Name: Pruning Workshop () - Each
Brand: Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery
SKU: Porch Talk Pruning 26
Price: 15.0 USD
Availability: InStock

If you’re new to pruning or looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! The class will be taught by Marcey Mirick, a horticulturist with over 30 years of industry experience. We’ll cover safety, timing, methods for trees vs shrubs, renewal vs rejuvenation, old wood vs new wood, and tool maintenance. Classroom discussion and demonstration will be followed by supervised hands-on practice. A great follow-up to our Winter Education Series. Tickets $15.

In spring 2027, be sure to look for our Part II Pruning class, which will focus on how to prune perennials

Saturday, October 31, 2026

from 12pm - 2pm

Cost: $15 per person (cost includes a FREE "Conservation Grade" tree or shrub of your choice, while supplies last)

Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide

Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:

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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.

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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.

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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.