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Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club

Tree Pruning Basics! Trees require pruning to have good structure and thrive in your landscape.There are many considerations that make it necessary to prune trees, such as safety, clearance, and compa…

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration
Fig. 01 — Main Auditorium, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

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Tree Pruning Basics!

Trees require pruning to have good structure and thrive in your landscape.There are many considerations that make it necessary to prune trees, such as safety, clearance, and compatibility with your landscape. What is the best time of year to prune? How do you make the correct cuts? What tools are the best for the job? Join Tim Wright, Master Arborist, to learn the proper techniques and tools for pruning your trees to protect the cornerstone of your garden!

Tim Wright is a Board-Certified Master Arborist from Wright Brothers' Tree Service. He is a local expert in tree health care and tree risk management.

Saturday June 13th starting at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Durham County Main Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.

Registration is appreciated for email reminders, cancellation links, and program updates.

Parking is available in the library lot or at the North Queen Street Garage which is locate at 115 North Queen Street which is located directly across the street from the library. Parking is free in the garage. Bring your parking ticket to a library service point for validation.

Image description: A lithograph from 1816 by Antoine-Pierre Mongin titled “Oak Tree (Chene)” of an oak tree growing on the bank of a creek.

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